I’m Mireille, and I run Back to Active, teaching the Alexander Technique, specialising in chronic pain.
Most methods to help pain only focus on your body OR your mind, but they don’t help you use the connection between the two.
I help you to use all aspects of your body and mind and nervous system in your recovery from long standing pain.
- How to change postural habits that can perpetuate your pain.
- How your thinking and emotions influence your pain, how that interlinks with your body, and what to do about them.
- The missing steps you need to take to help any movement, even everyday activities, be therapeutic rather than aggravating.
Alexander Technique has been shown to be effective in reducing pain and increasing function in lower back pain in a large scale NHS- funded trial. Many treatments help pain temporarily, but I’m here not to treat you, but to teach you skills to put you in control of your well-being.
Many people start learning Alexander Technique because of pain or mobility issues, then realise how much it can improve many aspects of their lives: they feel calmer, they improve in sports or activities they enjoy or they notice they are walking taller and have more confidence.
My previous career as a vet gives me a unique take, and lessons are practical, fun and I give access to online support between lessons as part of my courses.
Evening and weekend lessons available.
