Unpain Reviews

Professional welcoming and effective

As a rock climber of over 50 years and now in my mid sixties I have become used to having to put up with the aches pains and tightness which inevitably follows any session in the mountains So it was with some anticipation that I arrived for my first session of the Alexander Technique with Alice We started by reviewing my posture and mobility when raising myself and sitting back down into a chair Having done this a number of times in my life I wasn t sure that I could learn much more about this However I was pleasantly surprised to find that after just a short period of analysis and advice I was performing this action much more smoothly and with less effort both from a point of view of posture and in utilising my muscles to greater effect Alice then moved on to work on my shoulders which are a particular problem for me Again by careful examination manipulation and advice Alice was able to improve the mobility reduce the tightness and lower the pain within and around the joint Throughout each session the atmosphere was tranquil and I always felt very relaxed Overall the process felt like a combination of physiotherapy and mindfulness Alice has a welcoming friendly and professional manner I would strongly recommend her

Lasting relief from chronic pain

Several years ago I nearly lost my left foot in a serious accident The surgeons saved the foot but it is not squarely attached to the leg which affected my walking gait Over the years the irregular gait meant that I started to feel pain in the knee and hip which prevented me from enjoying walking and also sleeping on my left-hand side Alice worked on my general posture which she quickly managed to reset Because my proper posture has been restored I have recovered my natural gait and the knee and hip pain have reduced significantly I am now enjoying long walks and can sleep on my left-hand side again I strongly recommend Alice to anyone suffering from chronic pain that prevents them from enjoying life to the full

Alexander technique

I had heard about the Alexander Technique AT but wasn t really sure what to expect Alice explained it to me in a down to earth and easy to understand way AT has shown me something new about where I am tense and I now have a new technique for freeing up a painful frozen shoulder and other niggles My frozen shoulder hasn t been cured but Alice has most definitely helped me Thank you Alice I will certainly recommend you

Excellent teacher

As a fellow Alexander Technique teacher I find Alice to have a really thoughtful perceptive and skilled approach Alice s hands are quiet clear and non-doing and impart a sense of non-judgement and safety We explored the connection between the lifting of the chest and its impact on breathing and the lower back which I found extremely useful I would highly recommend Alice

I had a fabulous series of treatments

I had a fabulous series of treatments with Alice while I was in London after which I felt very relaxed and loose and my back was much more comfortable Alice is highly dedicated has a great manner and gave me an insight into how the AT can help on a daily basis Certainly recommended

Healthy mind and body

Wasn t sure what to expect but after a few sessions of AT I felt much more aware of the importance of my posture in maintaining a healthy mind and body After each session I felt more relaxed and mobile Alice has a calming professional approach I strongly recommend her

Feeling better and better every week

Alice is an excellent and intuitive teacher As soon as she puts her hands on me I feel a sense of calm and expansion as if I am being seen heard and safeguarded by her hands I ve been really enjoying this experiential way of learning and after only 3 lessons my body already feels different more at ease less back neck and shoulder pain more freedom of movement and just more IN my body I m really enjoying the process and looking forward to experience more progress each week I really recommend trying a session especially if you are dealing with chronic pain from your every day life

Feeling lighter and more flexible

I started with Alice as I was starting to feel less mobile and at aged 65 wanted to give myself the best chance of an active and vibrant future I m so grateful that I found her I had one session then immediately signed up for the ten session programme Alice is a remarkable teacher and the difference I feel since working with her is huge From general stiffness with back and knee pain I now feel lighter more flexible and pain free This has resulted in me walking daily again and I m back to doing yoga I m also experiencing lightness and increased flexibility in my daily life and the usual stressors are affecting me less Alice has a gentle informative and kind style of teaching that enabled me to feel relaxed and confident