Colin had his first Alexander Lessons in his native Glasgow, thirty five years ago. After completing his music degree and working as a musician for several years, he decided to train as an Alexander Teacher. Since completing the training in 1983 Colin has taught the Technique in Glasgow, Bristol and Monmouth. As well maintaining a private practice he was for some time teaching the Technique at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. For the past fifteen years he has taught at the Bristol Alexander Technique Training School (BATTSA).

‘After 35 years teaching the technique I continue to find it a fascinating process to work with. To guide a ‘pupil’ from a habitual pattern of response to a more consciously-chosen response can so often lead someone out of a morass of discomfort. In a fast-changing world we need to become more aware of how we move and respond, otherwise we run the risk of unconsciously being taken over by stiffness and undue muscular contraction within everyday activities.’

‘It was a privilege to be asked to take part in the recently published Back Pain Trial. (Results are published in The British Medical Journal. Colin worked in Bristol with several of the trial subjects and had some great success with reducing back pain. It is very gratifying that the Alexander Technique has finally received the positive acclaim it deserves and hopes many more ‘pain sufferers’ out there will be encouraged to give the Alexander Technique a go.’

Colin lives locally at The Hendre. He is available for appointments on Monday and Wednesday.

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