Ergobal Alexander Technique Studio

Specialties

Relief or elimination of:

— Neck, back and hip disorders

— Traumatic and repetitive stress injuries

— Chronic pain and arthritis

— Breathing and coordination disorders

— Stress related disorders and migraines

— Depression and anxiety

— Chronic muscular tension

— insomnia

The Alexander Technique’s benefits are widespread. For example, Actors, musicians, Dancers, Singers, Martial artists, Physical Therapists, Massage therapists, and Yogis use the Technique to not only prevent pain or injury, but to improve performance. For over 100 years, the Alexander Technique has been especially popular with performing artists who have found it effective in coping with stage fright. Ergobal is also

available for onsite company workshops. Fee is negotiable depending on

amount of people attending.

History

Established in 2001.

Antonio Tudisco founded Ergobal in 2001 with a vision of creating a viable solution to the growing problem of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) in the workplace, Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and at play. Most MSD’s include Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) and trauma. Antonio has worked with injured workers in outpatient physical therapy for more than fifteen years, and with RSI especially, he has noted the «vicious» cycle patients go through: often unnecessary drug consumption, cortisone shots, and sometimes surgery. While these regimens often help alleviate symptoms, they do not address the underlying cause-​Habitual Postural Misuse– which is the reason why symptoms often recur. Both RSI and trauma can be prevented and reversed using The Alexander Technique (AT).

Meet the Business Owner

Antonio T.

Business Owner

Antonio earned his certification as an Alexander Technique Teacher from The Alexander Educational Center, Berkeley in 2004. In 1995, he became licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). In 1991 He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from San Francisco State University, and also graduated from the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley as a Certified Acupresssure/​Massage Therapist. He continues to work in Outpatient Physical Therapy clinics throughout the Bay Area as well as maintaining his private Alexander practice with Ergobal. He sometimes works once a week at The Alexander Educational Center as an assistant teacher in training future Alexander Technique Teachers (since 2004). He has worked at The American Conservatory Theater (ACT), in schools, Skilled Nursing Facilities and hospitals in San Francisco. Antonio has also assisted and conducted workshops for actors and musicians in the Bay Area and Japan, and IT workers in India.