Alexander Technique

Specialties

(I’m now on 150 E 94^th St.) A practical approach to learning the Alexander Technique and relieving tension. The AT treats not only the symptom, but the cause of your pain

The Yelp Deal is for the initial diagnostic session. See the contact and faq section of my webpage for additional information.

History

Established in 2009.

For several years I suffered from severe neck pain, originally caused by a scuba-​diving accident and further exacerbated by poor «posture.» Despite seeking a cure from physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, yoga and other therapies, the pain steadily grew worse until finally I was taking a lot of painkillers and wearing a neck-​brace. It was at this low point that I turned to the Alexander Technique. Through the help of good teachers, I realized that though the accident may have triggered the neck pain, I alone was responsible for the recurrent pain: By not knowing how to efficiently move my body, I was continually hurting myself. This realization began the healing process and soon I was able to get rid of the neck-​brace and the painkillers.

Meet the Business Owner

Erik S.

Business Owner

I maintain a private practice on the Upper East Side. Previously, I have taught the Alexander Technique to acting students at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In addition, I was an assistant teacher of Alexander Technique trainees at a course in New York City and worked in a private (osteopath’s) clinic.

I am a member of these professional societies: Back Care Professionals, Theater Communications Group, American Society for the Alexander Technique and the British Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique

During my education, I assisted in classes for drama students at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and Arts Education of London (2009); I also ran the Student Network of Alexander Trainees in the UK (2007-​09).