Maureen White

I have a background in teaching and social work, particularly focusing more recently on mental health and family therapy. I find these skills are a very useful addition to my Alexander Teaching skills and am happy to work alongside more mainstream health colleagues to ease pain, improve breathing or promote overall wellbeing.

I came to the Alexander Technique whilst working as a social worker in a very busy GP practice in 1989. The work was always interesting, but overwhelming too.

I had a problem with pain in my shoulder and the Technique helped me with that. But more than anything, I think it has given me the tools to look after myself better in my everyday life.

I am a member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, having completed the three year training course at NETCAT in Leeds.

I have taught Alexander Technique in Leeds College of Music (now the Conservatoire) and in adult education settings. I have worked with groups supporting people with osteoporosis or with Parkinson’s Disease and their carers. I was also part of the research project organised by York
University, working to alleviate chronic neck pain.

I am happy to offer small group sessions or work 1 to 1.

I have also enjoyed teaching on the Alexander Technique teacher training course in Kendal and was Assistant Director on the NETCAT training course in Leeds for 2 years.

I currently work in Craven Clinic, Skipton BD23 1JZ, Swarthmore Education Centre, Leeds, LS3 1AD and Shipley/Saltaire (BD18)