Testimonials

“Since studying with Anna, playing the bass has become free and effortless. Her lessons have helped me make crucial adjustments in how I play and approach the acoustic bass.  I highly recommend Anna to anybody in search of better use of body.”

- Bruno Raberg, Professor, Berklee Colege of Music, professional bassist

“Working with Anna has lead me to new perspectives and insights on situations, and feeling, that I might otherwise be stuck on. I am able to move through my day differently after working with her.”

– Nicole Kootz, violist, violinist, and busy teacher

“Studying Alexander technique with Anna has been nothing short of life-changing for me. As a professional musician and composer, I’ve always been aware of the fundamental mind-body connection we all have, but just how profound that connection is has become much more self-evident after learning about Alexander Technique. With Anna’s guidance, I’ve been able to begin to learn healthier playing habits that have not only enabled me to play more relaxed and with a better, fuller sound, but also unlocked mental blocks in the way of the creative process that I had no idea were even there”

– Jussi Reijonen, musician, composer, arranger

“I have to say that initially I had very different expectations of what my visit with Anna would be like. I was so used to working with chiropractors, that I was not sure if Alexander technique would work for me. How this gentle touch can help, right? However, Anna taught me about the concepts of movement and gave an opportunity for my own body to align and heal itself. Since then I feel less achy and my posture is much better. I am much more aware of my body and how I move. Overall, my interactions with Anna were very enriching, I learned how to look at stressful situations differently and able to handle them better. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for long term effects of this holistic approach.”

-Galina Davidyuk, MD PhD

“Anna is one of the most natural Alexander Technique teachers I have had the privilege of knowing. She works effortlessly with her hands and her whole self to help students find ease and deep learning. My personal work with Anna has been enlightening, warm, and FUN! She really knows how to cultivate a safe, nurturing space for exploring and learning. I very highly recommend Alexander Technique lessons with Anna.”

– Hayes C, Musician, Music Educator, Alexander Technique Teacher

“I met Anna after a severe concussion and whiplash accident. Headaches were constant and my nervous system was distressed leaving me unable to sleep more than a couple of hours a night. There was much fear along with the pain and insomnia.

Her reassuring touch, gentle voice and calming words were exactly what I needed. I will be forever grateful to the extraodinary role Anna played in facilitating my healing.

A few minutes of working with Anna Is enough to envoke within me changes in my perception of myself as well as space and time. She has a unique ability to calm and reassure muscle tissue which in turn calms my nervous system and my spirit. After a lesson, I experience more space within myself, more connection to others around me and to my environment. Normally hectic days seem to have all the time in the world.

The best part of Anna’s work is that through the Alexander Technique, she is teaching me how to do this on my own.”

-Sara M