Alexander Technique with Sarah

Alexander Technique is a method to reduce muscular tension and improve overall function, ease and quality of movement. It has been proven to help back pain and manage pain in other areas as well. 

I have worked with musicians of all instruments as well as individuals who are managing chronic pain. Additionally, I have helped many violinists and violists to change their set up and find more ergonomic movement playing patterns.

I offer two types of private sessions:

45 minute 1-on-1 sessions for classic table and chair work.  

1 hour or 1.5 hour sessions for violinists and violists wishing to address ergonomic playing mechanics and to modify their set up.

I also offer group presentations or workshops. 

My Alexander Technique Journey

I started taking Alexander Technique lessons after sustaining a repetitive strain injury while playing violin at age sixteen. I didn't return to the Technique until my NEXT violin-related injury when I was in my early 20s. I took Alexander Technique classes through the University of Colorado at Boulder's Wellness Program, and eventually found a private teacher.

While researching topics for a thesis, I found an Alexander Technique teacher in the Netherlands who custom builds equipment using ergonomic principles. I KNEW I had to go study with her. I ended up writing my doctoral thesis on research I did while studying with her. This is the website that I found of her original research.

After returning to the U.S.,  I moved to the Bay Area to freelance and attend Alexander Technique school. That's right - I completed my doctorate and then went immediately back to school!

I graduated from the Alexander Educational Center in 2022. My certification is accredited through the American Society of the Alexander Technique, and reflects the completion of their rigorous 1600 hour training program.

​Since graduating, I have assisted with the Alexander Technique classes at the San Francisco Conservatory as well as incorporating the practice into my violin teaching. 

I love working with musicians of all instruments, and people who need help managing pain.