From people who were in pain

“My experience of Jenny’s work as an Alexander Technique teacher has been transformative.

In 2018, I tried several standard care options but found no relief for my severe back pain. That’s when a friend recommended Jenny. As a result of her teaching and work on my body over 4-5 months, I was able to go from being very limited in movement and needing personal care for showering, dressing and so on, to daily walks, driving and having only very minor limitations, which are fundamentally preventative. I go back to Jenny from time to time to remind me how to move and care for my back.

I am currently receiving support from her for a neurological condition affecting my mouth, swallowing and throat. Jenny always considers the whole body and the mind-body nexus in her work and I am already feeling the results.

It’s a real pleasure to write this testimonial. Jenny is a true healer and teacher, and the Alexander Technique a deep and powerful practice.”

Paula Keogh, Author

“Before seeing Jenny, I had almost one year of lower back pain, to the point where it prevented me from working and affected my daily acts of living, like putting on my socks. I had tried many other approaches without success.

When I first went to see Jenny I had given up hope of having a full recovery. Rather, I was expecting to just get a bit more pain relief through her techniques. After 2 weeks of seeing Jenny, I was 60% better. It was so motivating. I continued to see Jenny on a weekly basis for several more months and I have had a complete recovery. As a massage therapist, my work is very physically taxing and yet I no longer have any pain. The skills I learned from Jenny will be with me for life.”

Melanie Rozen, Massage therapist

“When I came to see Jenny, she was my last hope. I was sceptical. After three months, I was cured of my debilitating shoulder pain. I had my life back.

At the time, if I was upright for more than three minutes I had severe and debilitating pain in my right shoulder. My only relief was to lie down. I drove to work with my chair tilted right back, and had difficulty walking, shopping, or even cooking.

I had been through three physiotherapists, two GPs, an MRI, two neurologists, a rheumatologist, a nuclear scan, and strong medication — none of it resolved the problem. Then I was recommended to Jenny.

After three months, I was cured. No more medication, scans, or specialist appointments. I became normal. I had my life back. My gratitude to Jenny is immense.”

Julie Kessel

“When I first started to see Jenny Thirtle for Alexander Technique lessons I was in pain all the time. It was interrupting my sleep, and most of the things I had to do during the day, including work. I had tried what seemed like every other therapy available, so was a little sceptical at first that this would work.

After the first session, I had an immediate lessening of pain and after about 6 weeks I was having long periods each day where I was virtually pain-free. My pain levels have continued to improve to the point where pain is now rare.

The Alexander Technique has also changed my thinking where pain is concerned. I no longer panic when I get pain, but just try to work out how I can help myself and nine times out of ten I succeed. As a result, my general anxiety levels have also improved.

Jenny is incredibly knowledgeable and patient. She is a great teacher who has changed my life!”

Jayne McKernan, Home Duties