Gillian Pierce MSc, MSTAT

I gave up a desk job at the age of thirty because of back trouble and to have a family. I have a narrowing of the spinal column (stenosis) and was prescribed pain killers and a daily exercise regime. Over the years my back problems deteriorated. Disillusioned with NHS care I attended a one day introduction to the Alexander Technique. I decided to have weekly individual lessons for six months. I did not know how profoundly it would change my life. In that time my use improved so much I was able to turn the clock back fifteen years, reducing my painkillers to once a day.

After a further six months of lessons, I decided to train as a teacher so I could help others. I still have the spinal stenosis but I cope with it so much better.

I have a BSc Hons in Liberal Studies in Science, an MSc and a Further and Adult Education Teaching Certificate. I have completed a three year, full-time training course as an Alexander Technique Teacher in Manchester www.alextechteaching.org.uk.