The Alexander Technique is a way of learning to use your mind and your body together more efficiently, to eliminate bad habits that cause aches and pains, and to learn new habits for a better way of living.
Jessica Lee Morgan welcomes everyone, particularly singers and other musicians, drawing on a lifetime's professional experience in the music industry.
Jessica is a fully qualified Alexander Technique teacher, DBS-checked, and a member of STAT and CNHC.
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I have a recurring problem with my lower back. I decided to try the Alexander technique as I had already tried many other therapies. The sessions were amazing and Jessica is an extremely competent progenitor of the art. I would highly recommend a visit to anybody with any sort of health problems. Jessica has really helped and I am extremely happy with the results."
Crispin Taylor
Pupils say:
"I have to say that I went for lessons with Jessica because I had a permanent pain in the lower back. After not too many lessons, the pain has gone. AT works, well it did for me. Thanks Jess." - Peter Knight Jr.
Pupils say:
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As an older lady, I had started to suffer with lots of aches and pains-in my back, shoulders and neck. Initially I assumed it was all part of the ageing process. Jess soon put me right. After a few lessons, I realised it was years of sitting, standing and walking badly.
Now, I'm happy to say, I am comfortable in my body.
That's not to say I always follow Jess's advice and find myself slipping, but at least now I can recognise what I am doing wrong and rectify it.
Jess is very kind and caring, not judgemental in any way. I would recommend anyone to have lessons with her if they want to feel better in themselves.
I know Jess is always there to help, so don't put up with your aches and pains, contact her right now." Ann
Pupils say:
"I find the Alexander Technique very helpful in my work. Things happen without you trying. They get you to be light and relaxed. You must get an Alexander teacher to show it to you." - John Cleese (not a JLM pupil!)
My teacher says:
"Jessica graduated with flying colours from our Alexander Teacher Training Course. She has a deep understanding of the Technique, and the use of her hands and her communication skills are exemplary.
I wholeheartedly recommend her as an Alexander teacher." Ron Colyer, M.S.T.A.T., Head of Training, Alexander Re-education Centre
Pupils say:
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For the last few months I have been having Alexander Technique sessions with Jessica. What we do in these sessions is so simple - standing, sitting, moving, feeling, thinking - but the benefits have been immense. My neck crepitus, which I have complained about for decades, has pretty much vanished. Back pain and TMJ, greatly diminished.
And it's not from getting things 'aligned' or symptoms treated, it's all come from understanding my body better, and being aware of how it moves naturally.
I've never really given thought to how to carry myself; I've always felt like my brain and body were separate selves in a way, each doing their own thing.
What this technique has taught me is that everything is connected - how you move affects how you feel and how you feel affects how you move - and you can be mindful and intentional about how you take up space in the world.
If anyone is thinking about giving it a go, I can heartily recommend Jess! She knows her stuff! it works!" Leah Kardos
Pupils say:
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I'm a software engineer and I sit for most of the day. I came to Jessica after noticing that my head was carried well forward of my body, and that it was showing up as neck and shoulder pain and a lot of tightness. I also wanted to move with more ease. What appealed to me about the Alexander Technique was that it's about conscious control rather than being fixed by somebody else. That suited me, and it turned out to sit very well alongside the mindfulness practice I already had. Jessica is kind, and genuinely interested in the person in front of her. She explained everything in depth rather than just telling me what to do, and pointed me to resources outside the lessons that I found really useful. She tailored the sessions to what I actually needed, and her hands-on work was skilful — a lot of what shifted for me came through that.
I'd recommend AT to anyone who spends their working life at a desk, particularly if you've started to notice the effects of that and assumed you just had to live with them. And if you're the kind of person who wants to understand why something works rather than be handed a fix, you'll get a lot out of lessons with Jessica."
Sati O — software engineer
Pupils say:
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I can heartily recommend the Alexander Technique, it is very enlightening and relaxing. Although I was aware of it's existence before, I knew nothing about what it entailed. I am reassured that it's recognised by the NHS and is beneficial for a very wide variety of situations and conditions. Most of all, it is gentle and relaxing.
As somebody who is quite self-conscious, I found Jessica's teaching methods very calm, relaxed and non-judgemental, we manage to laugh on a regular basis.
As a retired 77 year old I can assure you that age is not a barrier, the AT allows for all ages and abilities.
So, I can heartily recommend the Alexander Technique, more to the point, I can heartily recommend that you allow Jessica to guide you through it, she is wonderful - and she hasn't paid me a bean for saying so!!"
Bob Bentley, Singer Songwriter, Online Pupil
Pupils say:
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I initially wanted to have some Alexander Technique lessons to address some postural issues and improve my vocal capability. The lessons have been really interesting and have been informed by whatever I was bringing to the table that week, which made them feel very relevant and personalised. I’ve learned a lot from the process. I hadn’t previously given much attention to the basic mechanics of how we move our bodies, and the lessons have made me much more aware of this. Jessica has been very attentive and knowledgeable, and I’ve noticed genuine physiological improvements as a result of the lessons. I feel more aligned in my body, which is ultimately what I was hoping to achieve. I’d recommend the Alexander Technique to anyone looking to develop greater awareness, alignment and harmony in their bodily movement."
