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Jane Baker - Alexander Technique Teacher in Farnham, Haslemere, Alton, Petersfield, Hants, Surrey

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Farnham, Surrey (GU35) View on map
Last Logged In: 08 May 2012
Sex: Female
Web site: www.greatposture.co.uk

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STAT qualified Alexander Technique Teacher
Enhanced CRB
STAT (Society Teachers Alexander Technique)

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Alexander Technique £36.00/hr

Personal Message: Hi, I teach the AlexanderTechnique a discipline specialising in movement, helping people with musculo-skeletal problems and improving performance in the arts and sport.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach the Alexander Technique.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have undertaken the 3 year full-time training required by STAT and am fully qualified and insured.
What kind of experience do you have?: Having worked for many years as an I.T professional I specialise in posture in the work environment.

I also work with teenagers to help improve tension related issues which may be caused by a variety of problems such as - Poor posture, stress and exam nerves. The Technique can also be helpful to this age group in improving performance in music, drama, singing, dance and many sports.
How much do you charge?: I offer an introductory session for £32.00 with a free book on the Alexander Technique and thereafter each lesson is £36.00. I also offer block booking discounts and Special offers (Please see website for details).
Where do you teach?: I teach from a consulting room adjacent to my home in Lindford, Hants GU35 0NZ which is approximately -
10 mins from Bordon GU35
20 min from Farnham GU9
15 Mins from Alton GU34
20 min from Haslemere GU27
25 mins from Petersfield GU31

I do offer home visits as well.
When are you available?: I work Monday to Friday - The first session being 8am and the last session at 3.45pm.
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages from teenagers to adults
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes I have an enhanced CRB
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: No
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I am a member of STAT (Society for Teachers of the Alexander Technique).
Where and with whom did you train?: I trained with Carolyn Nichols at the Brighton Alexander Technique College, Hove.
Tell me about some of your current students.: Currently I teach the Alexander Technique at a local independent school so I am very comfortable working with teenagers.

In my private practice my clientele is varied but the common thread is the desire to deal with the cause of pain/postural issues rather than being treated for the effects.
Do you have a personal message for students?: If you would like to find out more about the Alexander Technique or to discuss whether it might help you then please do give me a call or email me. Regards, Jane

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“I found Jane’s sessions to be extremely useful in making me aware of healthy posture in all my activities, which has proved to be life-changing, and also for providing some much needed quiet time in an otherwise very busy life.”
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- Philippa Topham - Pianist, Accompanist, Teacher, Examiner

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