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"The Alexander Technique teaches you how to bring more practical intelligence into whatever you are already doing." (Jones 1976) It is a tried and tested method for improving performance in all activities and is a self-help method for resolving a wide range of functional, ‘use-related’ health problems. The Alexander Technique is best learned through taking an introductory course of 20-30 individual lessons, although a few can make a difference. Lessons usually last 30-40 minutes and fees generally range from £30-£50.

The following STAT-registered teachers in the Greater Manchester/Cheshire area are closely associated with MATTS and may be contacted for information on the Alexander Technique or to arrange individual Alexander lessons:

Those marked * also run introductory group classes.

Trish Baillie
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tudied at the Central School of Speech and Drama where she became fascinated by the crucial role played by Alexander work in effective breath and vocal use. She trained as an Alexander teacher with Elisabeth Walker in the mid-1990s and, until recently, was head of voice at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Theatre School. She continues to conduct workshops in "releasing the voice into speech" in Manchester and throughout the UK.
411, Cannon Green Court, West King Street, Salford M3 7HB Tel: 0161 832 5721

Peter Bloch*
4, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5HX Tel: 01625 548233
email: peter.bloch@virgin.net

Wendy Broad
Wettenhall, Cheshire Tel: 01270 528 161 Mob: 07795 243 346
email: wendybroad@onetel.com

Alice Burke
I originally came to Alexander Technique through music after developing RSI from studying jazz flute at music college. I was surprised to find that the Technique not only helped me to cope with the RSI and finding a new approach to music but also helped me in many other aspects of my life. I trained at MATTS and am now teaching Alexander Technique and music in Liverpool.
The Calm Room, The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane, Liverpool L17 8UU
Mob: 07745 800 933
email: alicecb3@hotmail.com

Kathy Charlton
I first discovered the Alexander Technique in the 1990s, having suffered 10 years of chronic back pain. I tried many forms of treatment without success, but the Technique was a revelation. It allowed me to move again with freedom and without pain. I was so impressed with the Technique that I left my career in education and moved from Nottingham to undertake the training course in Manchester. During my training I discovered all the other wonderful benefits of the Technique. It is stimulating and life-changing.
170, Bannerdale Road, Sheffield S7 2DT Tel: 0114 2583558 Mob: 07837 131866
email:
khcharlton123@hotmail.com

Tom Clough
Teaches in Didsbury and Chorlton Tel: 07931 767345

Jan Dames*
Teaches in Mossley and Altrincham Tel: 01457 834961
email: jan_dames@yahoo co.uk

Olwen Edwards*
Olwen is particularly interested in helping her pupils to find one thing in each lesson that they can utilise to help themselves. Olwen gives talks on the Technique (usually free of charge) with audience participation to make it more relevant and fun! She offers one-off, 2-hour ‘taster’ sessions, small group introductions and one-to-one lessons from her studio in Halifax town centre.
email: onesmallkey@btinternet.com 
web: www.onesmallkey.com

Nigel Evans
Nigel first came to the Alexander Technique as a musician while studying at the Royal Northern College of Music. Following a long period working as a professional violinist, and inspired by Alexander lessons with Peter Bloch, he later trained with Maggie Rakusen at NETCAT in Leeds, qualifying in 1999. He teaches at the RNCM, Junior RNCM, and at the Department of Music and Drama, University of Manchester (Martin Harris Centre). He also teaches privately in Chorlton, Manchester. Tel: 0161 881 9618
email: nigel.evans@rncm.ac.uk

Sue Fleming*
Sue is a graduate of MATTS, living and teaching in Chorlton. As well as teaching one-to-one, Sue runs workshops and courses in South Manchester. She is a keen allotment gardener, cyclist, walker and singer, and enjoys exploring the Alexander Technique with these activities. For more information visit her website. Tel: 0161 861 8848
email: sue@alexanderteaching.co.uk 
web: www.alexanderteaching.co.uk

June Gill
Teaches in Mossley, Swinton and Urmston Tel: 01457 834961
email: junegill2000@yahoo.co.uk

Margaret Heaton*
27, The Grove, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3WD Tel: 0161 973 0871
email: margaret@rockmm.net

Liz Hulse
Has a background in science and education. She teaches in Alderley Edge and runs group courses in Wilmslow.
1, Wilton Crescent, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7RE Tel: 01625 584258

Marie Leehnardt
14, Derwent Close, Chorlton, Manchester M21 7QT
Tel: 01614340250 Mob: 07929 204 228
email:
marieleenhardt@hotmail.com

Pauline Leng
12, Lidgate Grove, Disbury, Manchester M20 6TS Tel: 0161 445 8530
email: pmleng@clara.co.uk

Jane Osgood*
Teaches in New Mills and Didsbury Tel: 01663 749513
email: jane.osgood@btinternet.com

Gillian Pierce*
2 Grisedale Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7XT Tel: 01625 612015
email: info@gillianpierce.co.uk
web:
www.gillianpierce.co.uk

Miriam Press
14 The Mount, Ringley Hey, Whitefield M45 7NU
Tel: 0161 796 5507 Mob: 07730 846 993
email: miripress@gmail.com

Julia Roberts
Married and mother of two teenage boys. Qualified from MATTS in March 2010 and is currently teaching on the Wirral. An experienced post-doctoral research scientist and science teacher who has a keen interest in how the use of ourselves can affect the functioning of the human body at the physiological and cellular level, and as a whole unit.
20, Dee Park Road, Heswall, Wirral CH60 3EQ Tel: 0151 342 4072
Mob: 07866 797259
email:
juliaroberts01@btinternet.com

Neil Roberts
Teaches in Liverpool and the Wirral Tel: 0151 794 5631/5632
email: neil@liverpool.ac.uk

Pete Robinson
153, Hart Road, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 7BA Tel: 0161 248 0188
Mob: 07986 360 489
email: pete@AlexanderTechniqueLessons.co.uk 
web: www.AlexanderTechniqueLessons.co.uk

Giles Smith
Teaches in Nottingham and Manchester Tel: 07840 989 991

Gill Thorndyke*
Hidden Cottage, Biddulph St., Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3LT Tel: 01260 271570

Robin Todd
8 Moorgate Street, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6DE Tel: 01457 810 270
email: robin@atbyrt.com

Andrea Walsh
Andrea came to the Technique after suffering from back pain. She realised that the way she was using herself impacted on the back problems she had. She was so inspired by the changes the Alexander Technique lessons brought about in her that she decided to train as a teacher. Andrea teaches in Saddleworth, Oldham and Huddersfield.
37, Wellmeadow Lane, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6OU Tel: 01457 820735
Mob: 07949 0836292 
email:
andybenji@msn.com 
web: www.alexandertechniqueworks.co.uk

Anne Whitehead
150 Todmorden Road, Bacup, Lancs OL13 9TZ Also teaches in Clitheroe
Tel: 01706 870071

Malcolm Williamson
Malcolm Williamson was a professional violist for many years. He began taking Alexander lessons whilst a student at the Royal College of Music, London and later trained with Walter and Dilys Carrington. He served on the council of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique 1988-2000 (Treasurer 1988-93, Chairman 1994-6) and edited the Society’s newsletter 1991-2000. He has been teaching the Technique at the RNCM since 1985 and was a regular assistant teacher on Walter and Dilys Carrington’s training course 1984-97.
c/o Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Road, MANCHESTER M13 9RD
Tel: 0161 224 1112 Mob: 07790 177 458
email: info@alextechteaching.org.uk

Julia Woodman*
Julia Woodman teaches individual lessons in Knutsford, group courses in Wilmslow and Northwich, and introductory workshops at various locations. She worked for many years in medical communications and, before that, in scientific research. Julia completed her training at MATTS in 2006. For more information please call, or use the contact form on her website.
Tel: 01565 632508
web: www.julia-woodman.co.uk

Janice Yule
17 Errington Road, Walton, Chesterfield S40 3EP Tel: 01246 272311
 

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