Joanna Wiles MSTAT

During a long illness as a teenager, I came into contact with the technique through an introductory class at my local CFE. I was immediately struck by the sense of peace and wellbeing it gave me and decided to take private lessons, first in England and later in Australia. As my health improved, I became more and more interested in how the technique could benefit all aspects of my life - not simply the recovery from illness. Eventually I decided to follow that interest and to train to become an Alexander Technique teacher. I followed a three-year STAT approved* training, firstly at the Alexander Techniek Centrum Amsterdam in the Netherlands and later at the Constructive Teaching Centre , London. I graduated in July 2005. Alongside my private practice, I've worked as a teaching assistant at the Constructive Teaching Centre, at the Arts Educational School, teaching Alexander Technique to drama students and also at Crisis leading group AT classes.

*The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) is the main governing body for Alexander Technique Teachers in the UK. Teaching members of STAT:

• Are certified (MSTAT) to teach the technique after sucessfully completing a three-year full-time training course;
• Are required to adhere to the Society's published Code of Professional Conduct and to hold professional indemnity insurance.