I love teaching the Alexander Technique

 My pupils include horse riders, singers, musicians, people with back pain, people with respiratory problems, people who want to improve their wellbeing by using their bodies better. They range in age from 8 to 87 and come from all walks of life. I can honestly say that anyone can benefit from lessons.

In addition to my private practice I ran a STAT approved  Teacher Training Course, and offer postgraduate refresher courses in the UK and internationally. I gave the F.M. Alexander Memorial lecture in Edinburgh in 2003 and the inaugural F. M. Alexander memorial lecture in New Zealand in 2005. I was named an international ‘second generation’ continuous learning teachers for the 8th International Alexander Technique Congress in Lugano, Switzerland in 2008. I was the Keynote speaker for the 2014 Australian AT teachers Conference so went ‘down under’ in May 2014. I returned to Melbourne in May 2018 to work with teachers I had trained 20 + years ago! I’ve taught both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Ireland, Copenhagen, Mexico, Vienna, Sweden, New Zealand, Sydney, Melbourne, Lugano, Edinburgh, and all over the UK.

I feel privileged to have been trained by Walter and Dilys Carrington at the Constructive Teaching Centre in London, qualifying in 1982. Walter ran Alexander’s own training course and took over at Alexander’s death in 1955. He ran a remarkable course, together with Dilys and other teachers up to his own death in 2005. Dilys was a very creative teacher who influenced the development of what is known as ‘hand-on’ skills, the subtle, elastic quality that defines a good Alexander teachers hands.

I have a Masters Degree (with distinction) from the University of East London for my  research into the specialised use of the hands in Alexander Technique.

I have a second master at West Dean College in Creative Writing.  I write about lots of things, the Alexander technique being one! Buy My Books

I have a background in textiles, embroidery and photography and I play the piano (not brilliantly I might add-but I love it and it comes in handy when I teach pianists in my private practice).

I originally trained as an artist at Goldsmith College School of Art and I still paint and draw. You can see my online gallery here: Buy my Art Here

In 1986 I  completed a two year training in Transpersonal Psychology in London with Ian Gordon-Brown (Lucis Trust and Psychosynthesis) and Barbara Somers (Jungian analyst).

My first book, Body, Breath & Being, was published in September 2008. It  is a wonderful introduction to the Alexander Technique as well as a working manual for those having lessons. By 2021, this book is still selling well with over 12K sales internationally. I regularly get emails asking about it.

My second book, The Posture Workbook was published in November 2012. I have had many articles published in a varity of magazines and wrote a monthly column for The Argus for 4 years.

I am the Alexander Technique consultant to the back pain trials run by the Primary Care Research within Medicine at the University of Southampton and very much enjoy the clinical research which I believe will ultimately make the Alexander Technique accessible to more people. You can see me in this video!

I carry professional insurance, abide by a code of conduct and hold a current CRB check. I am also a Reiki Master. This gentle energy work complements the Alexander Techn

“Carolyn’s friendly and welcoming approach to Alexander Technique has meant that I have looked forward to each session, learning how to use my body more effectively. She is incredibly knowledgeable and each session has been beneficial, with the opportunity to ask questions and practice the technique. I have enjoyed learning this new skill which has given me a toolkit to help with undertaking everyday activities and has made a big difference to me. Would highly recommend!” Adele Fox