Testimonials
Jasmine Christie of Auckland says:
I started Alexander Technique lessons with lower back pain from a series of sports injuries; after seeing different physiotherapists and doing gym rehab programmes I still couldn’t get back to my peak fitness.
After just the first session with Jann I realised it wasn’t the injuries causing the ongoing problems – it was how I used my body and how unconsciously I was doing that. Jann was brilliant at illustrating how my body could move or rest with ease – it was this amazing sense of ‘lightness’ reminiscent of childhood.
Jann is a wealth of knowledge and so approachable. She was really patient with my ‘unconscious’ actions and a generous teacher helping me develop awareness and learn direction. Alexander Technique seriously is a life changing process – after lessons you just can’t go back to the old unconscious ways whether out running, playing sport or watching TV!
Iris Cook of Auckland says:
I came because of my posture; I was tired, lethargic, down, depressed, and wanted more energy. I had been sick and I couldn’t see the way out of the sickness. I had done office work for a long time; it had caused me to become bent over and I had a bad habit of leaning on my arm while I worked with the other one.
The Alexander Technique has helped me change. Now I can sit, walk and stand relaxed with good posture and enjoyment. Health wise, I feel 100% better than I was – I have got a 'get up and go' now! I am not young and it has taken time but it has been so worth it. My friends have noticed the difference in me.
And......I have discovered that I haven’t been lifting my feet high enough when I walk.... now the back straightens up.
It has been well worth the whole thing. I want to live till I’m a hundred because there is so much to do. (laughs) It’s hard to make old dogs change their habits!
Carolyn Butt, Social Worker, Adolescent Mental Health says:
A year ago, I suffered a disc protrusion in my lumbar spine and several bulging discs in my thoracic spine. I had a month off work, and depression had kicked in.
Everything Jann has taught me makes absolute sense. I leave her lessons feeling taller and freer. I have dispensed with the 40 minutes of physiotherapy strengthening exercises which aggravated my pain. My depression has lifted. My pain levels are now minimal to nil. Friends notice a new calmness in me.
I am writing this from the UK. My spine has not protested at being subjected to a 40 hour flight; and I am just a beginner! I would love to be able to offer to others what Jann has shown me and so I plan to train as an Alexander Technique teacher.
