Lessons are most effective when you have at least 10. Consider learning a new instrument or language - you wouldn't expect to master it in one or two lessons. Some people carry on for a long time, others come back at longer intervals. Initially, at least 10 weekly lessons should ensure that you can identify habits that no longer help and start to adopt new ones. This is essential if you are serious about making changes to yourself. Ideally you'd take more lessons - a course of 30 or so.
Progress is really down to the individual but when you consider that you are addressing a lifetime of use that may now be causing health issues and pain, you really need to give yourself a chance and space to change. 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 to ensure you have a chance to change.
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.
I will also give an introductory online consultation lasting 30 minutes.
The ideal:
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 of 10 lessons
Lasting 45 minutes per lesson, in-person. Payment is made at the start:
5 lessons = £235 (saving £15)
10 lessons = £450 (saving £50)
Online/in-person hybrid
10 lessons, twice-weekly, alternating between online and in-person e.g. Monday online and Thursday in-person
10 lessons = £425
Fully online
10 weekly lessons = £400
One-off lessons
In-person = £55
Online = £50
Terms and conditions
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:
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.
Phone 07871 054628
My page at the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique