William Shephard Alexander Technique Wandsworth Greater London

WHO CAN I HELP?
Pretty much everyone! People in pain. People suffering stress from physically/emotionally or mentally demanding jobs. Anyone who habitually uses computers. Anyone who keeps fit by practicing sport but wants to lessen the risk of injury. Musicians, dancers and actors ( the Technique is taught in leading drama and music colleges to improve performance whilst reducing injury and debilitating habits). Anyone with breathing problems.


HOW DOES IT WORK?
Through light touch and verbal suggestions the teacher gently guides the pupil into achieving a more balanced poise whereby there is less strain on all the joints and the muscles are more relaxed yet with an improved tone. The effects usually include a feeling of lightness and calm, and a feeling of being taller without the associated feeling of strain of holding oneself upright.


MEDICAL PROOF
A study published in the British Medical Journal (ATEAM Trial August 2008) shows the Technique can significantly help reduce back pain and lower-back discomfort, and has lasting results.


ABOUT WILL
Will trained at the Alexander Technique Studio under Karen Wentworth. This is a three year full-time STAT (Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique) approved course.
Before this he ran a furniture making business.