AT in the News


NEWSFLASH : British Medical Journal study shows 85% reduction in back pain through lessons in the Alexander Technique

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In the United States:


Lexington Minuteman, September 25, 2008, Health Online, Overcoming Marfan, Ian B. Murphy. About managing stress, quotes AT teacher, Caroline Dale. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/health/3130261/Watch-your-back-inthe-credit-crunch.html


New York Times, September 14, 2008, Theater online edition, “Onstage, Stripped of That Wizardry,”Sarah Lyall. Reports Daniel Radcliffe studied the Alexander Technique in preparation for his Broadway Equus role. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/theater/14lyal.html?_r=1&ei=5070&emc=eta1&oref=slogin . Also published in Providence Journal.


Burlington Free Press, September 12, 2008, online edition, Nia fitness good for heart and soul , Sara Buscher. Mentions AT as one of the "healing arts" http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080912/NEWS02/809120314/1007


Gay City News, September 11, 2008, online edition, Healing the Homos, Christopher Murray. Interview with George Russell. Mentions studying AT with Joan Arnold. http://www.gaycitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20117143&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept_id=569332&rfi=6


Santa Fe Reporter, September 11, 2008, Moving different: Nia mixes fitness with expression, Curtis Cullen. Mentions AT as one of the "healing arts" used in Nia. http://sfreporter.com/cms/story/detail/moving_different/4072/


Pregnancy Today, September 2008, online edition, The Alexander Technique: a Tool for Pregnancy and Beyond, Kelly Burgess. Mentions Dana Ben-Yehuda, Hope Gillerman, AmSAT.

http://www.pregnancytoday.com/articles/labor-preparation/the-alexander-technique-6133/#


American Chronicle, August 31, 2008, online edition, Arthritis is Not Caused by Old Age, Dr. Paul Lanthois. AT mentioned w/ Tai Chi, Yoga & Feldenkrais as gentle ways to improve joint and muscle flexibility.

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/72783


RedOrbit.com, August 28, 2008, online, ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON Musician Wellness, Linda Cockey. Several book cite the AT. http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1535799/annotated_bibliography_on_musician_wellness/


Monitor, July 25, 2008, Fix your Posture, Fix your Life, Zack Quaintance. Quotes EleanorRosenthal.

http://www.themonitor.com/articles/technique_15092___article.html/alexander_certified.html




In the U. K.:


Telegraph UK, October 3, 2008, online, Watch your back in the credit crunch, Marianne Kavanagh. Woman used AT, as well as other alternative therapies, to help manage Marfan Syndrome. http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/lifestyle/health/x418861892/Overcoming-Marfan


Daily Art.org, September 28, 2008. online, Links between higher education and the arts strengthened by new university of the arts London partnership with LCASE, Staff writer. Feature article on STAT teacher, Christine English. Promotes ATAW. http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/3706921.Celebrity_endorsed_therapy_is_miracle_cure_for_back_pain/


Gazette, September 26. 2008, online, Celebrity endorsed therapy is miracle cure for back pain, Ali Dent. Mentions research project into the use of AT with professional musicians. http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=26368


The Independent Ireland, September 25. 2008, Letters online, Gun control.. Pain…Unfair Benefits…Fada use, Kathryn Doehner. Letter to the editor responding to back pain study article. Cites AT as "great tool" in changing mental and emotional habits. http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/gun-control----pain----unfair-benefits----fada-use-1481716.html


Voice UK, September 22, 2008, Issue 1339 online, “Hot in her heels,” Janelle, Oswald. British singer, Shyna Whyne advocates the AT to learn to walk in high heels. http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=14362


The Independent, September 14, 2008, “The art of the pickup,” Tim Walker. Mentions near the end, AT to improve posture. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/seduction/the-art-of--the-pickup-928181.html


Coventry Telegraph, September 11, 2008, Easing pain the self-help way, Karen Hambridge. Case histories.

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/lifestyle-news/your-life/2008/09/11/easing-pain-the-self-help-way-92746-21795853/


Galway Advertiser, September 11, 2008, online, Every breath you take ,Patrick McKeown. Mentions AT as one method tried that was not effective for asthma relief. Author teaches the Buteyko method of breathing. http://www.galwayadvertiser.ie/content/index.php?aid=13822


Irish Times, September 9, 2008, online edition, Making sure you're fit to start, Sylvia Thompson. About "corrective exercises", exercising the correct way. Mentions AT. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/health/2008/0909/1220629645870.html


Galway Advertiser, September 4, 2008, online edition, Kerry Condon: From Tipp to Rome to Inishmaan, Charlie McBride. Actor mentions voice work and AT. http://www.galwayadvertiser.ie/content/index.php?aid=13717


Walesonline, August 30, 2008, online edition, Yoga saves the career of festival start, Gavin Allen. Violinist had RSI became AT teacher. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/news/2008/08/30/yoga-saves-the-career-of-festival-star-91466-21635511/


Argus, 2007, Nicholls website archive, Alexander Technique, Carolyn Nicholls. Archive of monthly articles: homework; riding;hernia; whiplash, ME/CFS; gardening; rigid posture; traveling; driving;skiing.


Argus, 2006, Nicholls website archive, Alexander Technique, Carolyn Nicholls. Archive of monthly articles: shut your mouth!; post surgery; hypermobility;persenting; swimming; active rest; running; dentistry; osteoporosis; pregnancy; vision.


Argus, 2005, Nicholls website archive, Alexander Technique, Carolyn Nicholls. Archive of monthly articles: Christmas; piano; climbing; high heels; IAAW; posture; stress; feet; RSI; cold weather; neck pain;




In Canada:


Erie Times News (Canada), September 12, 2008, online edition, Is alternative pain therapy good for me? Dr. Peter Gott. Dr. Peter Gott column, distributed by United Media. also published in the CantonRep.com, Monterey County Herald, Telegraph Journal Canada, http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080912/LIFESTYLES07/809120340/-1/LIFESTYLES08


The Post (Ontario, Canada), September 12, 2008, online, Nia instructor announces 'I'm the CEO of my body!' Vita Wind. Mentions AT as one of the "healing arts" http://www.thepost.on.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1196305


Guelph Now! (Canada), September 11, 2008, online edition, For Sue, Friends of Sue. Fundraiser, Alexander Technique offered in silent auction. http://www.guelphnow.ca/npps/story.cfm?ID=1034


Namaimo Daily News (Canada), September 11, 2008, online, Artistic 'athletes' endure injuries, Glenn Olsen. Story about injuries among members of the Vancouver Island Symphony. AT mentioned favorably. http://www.canada.com/nanaimodailynews/story.html?id=26bef5d4-5b91-48c8-a39d-21ca808404d1


Around the World:


Business Standard (India), September 6, 2008, online, Alexander the great, Rrishi Raote. Reporting on back pain study published in the BMJ. Interviews AT teacher, Carolyn Nicholls.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=333623&chkFlg=


Business Day (South Africa), September 2, 2008, “South Africa Theatre,” Mary Jordan, Mentions AT to help professional actors. http://allafrica.com/stories/200809020513.html


And 47 more related to the ATEAM trial—see them on the AmSAT website at: http://www.alexandertech.org/presskit/Biblio/ateaminthenews.html .