The Alexander Technique Practice
Loughton/Epping, Essex
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   | One to one lessons in the Alexander technique from registered teachers have long term benefits for patients with chronic back pain Published BMJ 19 August 2008 read more The Alexander Technique is the perfect system for the 21st Century lifestyle. Over the 17 years that I've been teaching, people have come to me for all sorts of reasons; poor posture, days spent hunched over the computer, driving in rush-hour traffic, stress and tension... all have benefited. You will see the difference soon after you start lessons, regaining body control, freedom of movement, beating back pain, improved posture, restoring balance. | Jumoke Fashola interviews Stephanie Smith on Radio London |
 | Welcome to my website.
I'm Stephanie Smith, I have taught The Alexander Technique for over 17
years and I love it; the whole process of helping people free themselves
from pain, to present themselves with confidence, to think clearly and
to feel good. I was a back pain sufferer for many years after succession of serious and painful back injuries for which there seemed to be no successful treatment. Friends recommended the Alexander Technique and I was astonished that after a series of lessons, the pain had gone and I was able to continue with a normal active life. I came to realise how much my poor posture and the excessive tension was contributing to my pain. I wasn't giving my body a chance to heal. My Alexander teacher encouraged me to enrol on a STAT 3-year training course to become a teacher so that I could pass on the benefits that the Alexander Technique has given me. I now have more than 17 years teaching experience. In addition to my practice, I teach introductory courses and give explanatory talks. I have also appeared on television to talk about and demonstrate the Technique. I give post-graduate training sessions, I set up, and co-ordinate the Continuing Professional Development programme for my society (STAT). As well as my STAT certificate, I hold a credit-based certificate issued by the university consortium endorsed Open College Network (OCN). I am a registered CNHC practitioner, the only government-backed complementary healthcare regulator in the UK. |
| "Wow, what a difference!" One pupil's story of neck and shoulder pain: "I've
had neck and shoulder problems for years, carrying all my stress in
this area and it's had an effect on my posture as well. You name it,
I've tried it. I made a decision in early 2010 to finally sort issues
such as this for good and running out of things to try, sought out an
Alexander Technique teacher. Wow, what a difference - this has
revolutionised my life. I started working with Stephanie in May and immediately saw the improvement through my Posture PitStop TM.
We then embarked on a 10 session programme and at every session I was
blown away at what was happening to my body and how much better I felt.
It wasn't long before friends started to comment on my improved posture
and presence and the aches and pains started to melt away. I started
sleeping better too. At
first it was a challenge to fit in my 10 - 20 minute practice every day
but soon it became something I missed if I didn't do it. The key to all of this though is Stephanie who has the ability to explain it all so clearly and concisely and to guide me through the process. She answers my questions fully and provides diagrams as well as that wicked sense of persuasion and humour at every session. She also gently and kindly reprimands me when I stray. For me there's the added element of our work which is helping me put into everyday practice what I learn. This is key so that the bad habits don't return. Stephanie is a star, a true professional and I cannot recommend her enough." |
| YouTube video of Stephanie Smith giving a post-graduate tutorial To answer more of your questions please go to my FAQs page or phone me: 01992 812189 |
If you are interested in knowing more or if you have any questions about how the technique can help you and you live in the Loughton/Epping area of Essex