-improving posture and moving with ease and poise,

-experiencing relief from stiffness and pain (neck, back and shoulder pains, including many computer-related injuries, are commonly caused by long-standing habits of tension),

-improving breathing, vocal and musical expression and reducing performance anxiety (the AT has long been studied by amateur and professional musicians, singers, actors, public speakers, and dancers)

-enhancing coordination and athletic abilities (the AT is used by runners, golfers, horseback riders and other athletes to improve skills).

Among my pupils are people referred by their doctors because of chronic neck and back pain; computer users learning how to sit, type and use the mouse comfortably; former slumpers and slouchers; musicians and singers learning how to perform with ease; golfers improving their swing and others.

I became interested in the AT because it offers a practical method of becoming more conscious - both mentally and physically - as well as enabling improvement in the quality of daily life on a very concrete level.  After a series of lessons I decided to train to become a teacher and researched training programs worldwide.  The program I chose was one in the Bay Area directed by Edward and Linda Avak who trained with Walter Carrington in England.  After completing the 3-year training I began teaching in Palo Alto and had an established teaching practice there for seven years before returning to the Boston area where I've been teaching ever since. 

Since becoming certified to teach, I continue my education by organizing and attending workshops and studying with senior teachers in the US and the UK.  An active member of AmSAT, I've coordinated two of our society's annual meetings, served on various committees (some in the role of chair) and am now AmSAT's Information Manager.  I'm honored to have received the 2011 Certificate of Merit in recognition of distinguished service to AmSAT.

What I've learned from the AT has certainly lived up to (and far exceeded!) my expectations and I find teaching extremely satisfying because of the lasting changes pupils typically experience.