If you really want a lasting change you should aim for ten weekly lessons to start with. Like learning a new instrument or language, it takes time to learn and apply the technique to your own life.
Ideally a longer course of about 30 lessons allows lasting change to effectively take place.
Progress is really down to the individual but bear in mind that you are addressing a lifetime of use that may now be causing health issues and pain. Alexander Technique is not a treatment; you are learning a whole way of being.
I offer one introductory lesson of 1 hour and then invite you to book blocks of lessons.
Payment for the block will be taken at the start (card, bank transfer or Paypal) and lessons will be scheduled for a regular weekly time slot. They can be changed with 48 hours' notice.
Online consultation:
An initial online consultation of 30 minutes, given over Skype. We will discuss what issues and concerns you have, and what lessons in the Alexander Technique involve. = Free
Introductory in-person lesson
London or Reading, lasting 1hr. We will work together in a chair and on a table and explore the habits you have that contribute to your issues. = £50
Introductory course
Lasting 45 minutes per lesson, weekly, in-person. Payment is made at the start:
6 lessons = £270 (saving £30)
Online/in-person hybrid
Twice-weekly, alternating between online and in-person e.g. Monday online and Thursday in-person
6 lessons = £240
Fully online
6 weekly lessons = £220
One-off lessons
In-person = £55
Online = £50
1. In-person lessons take place in The Practice Rooms, 31 Castle Street, Reading, Berks, usually on Thursdays, or London at LCATT, 137 Grosvenor Avenue, Highbury, London, usually on Fridays. There are stairs at both locations. If you are unable to manage stairs let me know and we can arrange alternatives.
2. Lessons start and end promptly at the time agreed. If you arrive early I may be with another pupil and unable to let you in sooner as there is no receptionist at either location.
3. Courses of lessons are arranged at the same time every week.
4. Lessons can be changed with 48 hours notice. If less than 48 hours notice is given, the teacher reserves the right to charge the full amount.
5. Alexander Technique is an educational procedure and no guarantees are given for improvement in a physical or mental condition. Progress depends on the pupil engaging with the work.
6. Medical conditions are discussed in the initial consultation and lesson. The pupil must discuss medical concerns with their doctor prior to starting lessons.
7. The pupil is encouraged to wear appropriate clothing, i.e. comfortable. They will be asked to remove shoes either at the door or when they get on the table, so they may want to bring good socks. The use of perfumes and colognes are requested to be kept at a minimum.
8. The teacher will use their hands on the pupil to gently guide movement and encourage improvement.
9. If the pupil has any symptoms or positive test results of Covid-19, or any other contagious illness, they are asked to stay home.
10. The teacher and the premises have all necessary insurance.
11. All information given by the pupil to the teacher including medical history and personal details are kept confidential, and only used in order to administrate lessons and discuss progress with the pupil.
12. Any testimonials or case studies that are used in marketing by the teacher are with the permission of the pupil.
If you have a complaint or concern about any aspect of your treatment, please let me know as soon as possible.
Please give me full details of your complaint and I will undertake to treat it seriously, deal with it promptly and learn from it by reviewing or, if appropriate, improving my standards.
Make your complaint to me either in person, by phone, or in an email to the address below.
I will investigate your complaint during the following few days and will aim to:
Find out what happened and what went wrong
Make sure you receive an explanation and an apology if this is appropriate
Identify what I can do to ensure that this problem does not arise again
I am professionally registered with The Society for the Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) and the Complementary and Natural Health Council (CNHC).
If you feel uncomfortable complaining directly to me or do not feel that your complaint has been resolved to your satisfaction, you can find information on raising concerns with STAT
here.
STAT can also be contacted on 020 8885 6524 and by email at stat@alexandertechnique.co.uk.