For years I’ve had tension headaches due to poor posture. I knew I needed to work on my posture but felt overwhelmed at the idea of retraining years of sitting and standing habits so I was reluctant to get started. … Continue reading →
Constance Clare-Newman is a gem – a gentle, skilled and fun practitioner. Over a period of two months, she taught me essential Alexander techniques regarding my neck, head, back and knees (and that “monkey”!), and how these relate to my … Continue reading →
I started out working with Constance for chronic pain in my hip and back and numbness in my leg that started after a car accident. I didn’t know what to expect, and I felt a shift in my body after … Continue reading →
I want to let you know that although it has been a year since I have worked with you, I still practice and benefit from many of the Alexander principles of alignment as well as some of your coaching cues … Continue reading →
I worked with Constance for the first six months of this year. I saw her initially because–despite regular chiropractic and massage therapy–I’d been experiencing chronic moderate-to-severe neck, shoulder, and upper back pain for decades due to postural issues exacerbated by … Continue reading →
I have been taking Alexander lessons from Constance for a few months now. I didn’t know anything about Alexander before I started but was looking for a way to help relieve chronic shoulder and neck pain. Constance has shown me … Continue reading →
I’ve been pleasantly surprised to discover that Alexander’s idea of achieving greater freedom and ease of movement works also with more than just muscles, nerves and bones. Looking for places in my body where I habitually store stress, it didn’t … Continue reading →
Even though my last lesson was a while ago, I wanted you to know that I still say my directions every day and continue to benefit from my lessons. I have far less neck pain than I used to, and … Continue reading →
When I discovered last year that I suffer from ‘Carpel Tunnel’, I thought this is the end of my career as both a sound engineer and musician. The Alexander Technique not only enabled me to continue doing the things I … Continue reading →
I have a small birth defect in my pelvis and have always used a back pillow for sitting. In recent years I developed chronic pain and limited mobility in my back and legs. As the pain increased, I gave up … Continue reading →