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Testimonials:

I am a medical doctor practising in the field of Pathology in a large teaching hosptial in London. For several years, since being a medical student, I had suffered from intermittent chronic low back pain. Shortly after starting a new post I noticed that the severity of the pain had increased and I was also beginning to develop daily headaches at work. I had previously read a small amount about the Alexander Technique and was now prompted to give it a try.

With my scientific background I was naturally sceptical, but as the lessons continued I progressively found that the principles involved made more and more sense, both as a layperson and a doctor. Within 6 weeks my chronic pain was beginning to resolve and after 3 months I have now changed the way I approach many aspects of daily life and, as a result feel healthier than at any time since I was 18.

Provided that one does not epxect immediate results and is prepared to truly try to change the way things are done, I thoroughly recommend the Alexander Technique, and would have no hesitations in recommending Mr Alex Marshall as a teacher.

Doctor Neal J Sebire

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"Alex has helped me enormously to understand how a lifetime of habitual misuse, in particular my breathing and posture, has impacted on my life and health.

This is a long journey but I feel that with Alex's patience and help that I am on my way.

I cannot recommend Alex too highly."

Sue Helms

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"I found Alex to be a skilled operator. Through the Technique he helped me get in touch with the natural workings of my body, freeing up my ease of movement, heightening awareness of how I use my body in my daily routine, and generally assisting me back to a feeling of well being after illness.

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I gained from the Alexander Technique and would be happy to recommend Alex Marshall to anyone."

Rosie Prickett

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From a very early stage in attending Alex’s classes, I realized that that the Alexander Technique was far more than posture and breathing, which in my case were affected by my deafness and everything having been a huge effort as a child. I had to learn to hear with a hearing aid and to talk. The frustration, constant effort and other experiences had become ingrained as a habit, which affected my whole outlook and wellbeing. These combined with the modern adult lifestyle and goal driven career affected the way I stood, breathed, how I behaved (being highly reactive) and thought. My posture was a dropped head (as a result of former low self esteem), slouching shoulders (as a result of carrying a heavy burden and also a lack of confidence), not standing evenly on both feet (old school playground habit of not wanting to stand out in the crowd) and very tense (using too much force, as well as anxiety and frustration).

With Alex’s very kind and patient teaching, I am learning to stand straight (stand tall with a backbone) without sagging shoulders and also to breath properly, which makes me feel stronger. It takes a long time and a lot of practice, to break the old lifetime habits and for the new ones to form. I always enjoy attending Alex’s classes and in the time that I have been learning the Alexander Technique, I have gained so much and feel a real change for the better. It is very powerful stuff, requiring an open mind and a willingness to accept the resulting changes. In my opinion it is a worthwhile investment in oneself. I am a much calmer and am much happier in myself now.

Vincent Matthhews

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"Alex has 'a way with people', putting them at their ease with his ready sense of humour. He is both sensitive and sympathetic, and very reliable and honest. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

Jean Clark

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I came to Alex after suffering from migraine headaches for eighteen years.  As the symptoms were worsening and I relied more and more on prescription medication I decided I had reached a point where I needed to try and gain some control over the situation.

I knew very little about the Alexander Technique but associated it with 'posture control.' I felt the therapy could be helpful and decided to give it a go.

WIthin about three weeks of starting the weekly sessions with Alex, I felf a major improvement in the duration and frequency of the migraines.

I now feel more in control and would recommend anyone in a similar situation to try the Alexander Technique when they are ready to make a positive and pro-active change to their lives and health.

Alex has been a most kind, patient and understanding tutor and I am very grateful for all his help and advice, it has certainly made a huge difference in my life.

Gill Dale, West Sussex