About Me

I was an active child and young adult. I surfed, bicycled everywhere, and paid my way through college by exercising racehorses. But starting in college, I began to have intermittent back pain, then sciatica. For over six years I couldn’t find a therapist or doctor who could help me with the near constant pain. Finally, I tried the Alexander Technique. Like so many other people who take Alexander Technique lessons, I felt the difference right away– weird, lighter, and so much better. I learned that I had habits that had been pulling me down – literally, almost my entire life.

As I kept taking lessons, I grew half an inch, improved my surfing, felt much better after working out, and magically stopped slumping. Sitting up and reading, which had become impossible, was enjoyable again. I realized that my sciatica and bad posture were from all the excess muscle tension I habitually used to stand, to walk – to do anything.

Originally named “Psycho-physical re-education,” the Alexander Technique taught me to use just the effort I needed to do anything - walk, sit up, lift weights, etc. I had more energy, and simply felt better — all day. I improved so much, but wanted to learn more. After two years of private lessons, I moved to Santa Monica and enrolled in a three-year teacher-training course. Now I have the pleasure of helping people move easily, improve their posture and eliminate their chronic pain as they learn how to shed life-long harmful habits that hold them back and down.

If you are interested in how you can move, look and feel better by doing less, contact me. You will learn about your habits, and how I can help you change them.

What if I Can’t Make it to the Studio?

The best learning experience is in-person because a teacher’s hands communicate so much.  However, since Covid I have been offering Zoom classes with great success. You can record your lessons to review what you learned (really helpful!). Give me a call today to schedule your first free mini-lesson (20 minutes)and see if this is a good fit for you.

Every session is personalized so that your needs, interests and challenges are addressed. To learn more about Alexander Technique Zoom sessions, give me a call today. 

What People Are Saying

  • Shari J.

    “I first started seeing Evelyn remotely due to the pandemic but continued working with her at her office as things began to reopen. She is an absolute joy to work with. Her expertise as a teacher, and her enthusiastic approach to the Alexander technique make for a perfect combination”

  • Jennifer T.

    “To say that discovering the Alexander Technique was a life changing experience would be an understatement. My biggest regret is not discovering it sooner, having lived for the last 10 years with poor posture causing pain, a lack of confidence in my body and an inability to exercise properly. The Alexander Technique helped me unlearn the bad habits I didn't know I had and the results were noticable straight away.

    After a year of lessons with Evelyn I feel like a a different person and continue to be amazed every time I see myself in a photo, or realize I've been able to run or cycle without pain for longer than I ever could before. Evelyn is a wonderful, interesting and engaging teacher. I look forward to every lesson and am excited to continue my journey into better body awareness, no pain and all round better health for which the Alexander Technique has become a foundation.”

  • Lucy K.

    “I've had a wonderful experience taking Alexander Technique classes with Evelyn. Evelyn is excellent at communicating the technique in many different ways that have helped me to integrate the principles into my everyday thinking and movement.

    I've noticed significant improvement in my back and neck issues since attending lessons with Evelyn, gaining a new understanding of how to move in everyday activities and athletics. Evelyn has made me feel super comfortable in her studio. She's also a delight to interact with. I look forward to each of our lessons!”