For Business
Posture and back care workshops and well-being days for small and medium sized companies and charities
Support the wellbeing of your business
Nearly half a million workers experience work-related musculoskeletal disorders, with back pain alone responsible for 41% of the 6.6 million working days lost annually. Lower back pain is a growing global issue, and it continues to escalate. The number of adults in England with chronic pain is set to soar to 7.2 million by 2040.
As both an Alexander Technique expert and a trained DSE Ergonomic Assessor, I provide a comprehensive approach to posture and well-being in the workplace. I am aware of the latest studies on pain neuroscience giving new insights in the the management of pain.
The Alexander Technique offers a proven solution to address both the well-being of staff and productivity challenges. Peer reviewed research shows it effectively reduces back and neck pain, with cost-effective, long-term benefits that can last over a year after initial training.
Benefits for Employers:
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Increased productivity
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Reduced absenteeism
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Enhanced workplace morale
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Support for long-term health and stress management
The Alexander Technique requires no specialized equipment—just a dedicated space. Sessions are easy to integrate within the workday, enabling employees to apply a greater awareness of habits that may be causing strain. They’ll also learn practical workstation adjustments, which are especially useful for those who hot desk or work from home.
In addition to pain and postural care, I can also help people with voice, presentation and confidence training.
Many companies find it beneficial to begin with a workshop or talk. This can be done in person or online. These sessions can fit into a standard workday or a corporate well-being day and can be followed by individual sessions or group workshops as needed. I work with small to medium sized businesses and charities and am happy to provide a quote for a posture and back care workshop, posture course, DSE assessment or working one to one with staff members. It's helpful to know a few details to prepare a quote which can be done by email or with a quick zoom call or chat.
I look forward to exploring how I can support your employees' long-term wellbeing and contribute to your company’s success.
In meetings and working alone, the focus is about the work. But a person (a mind-body) is the one sitting in the chair, standing at the standing desk, pressing the keys on the keyboard. So there is a physical aspect to that. And a mental one too - stress greatly impacts who we are.
DSE assessments have also become tick box exercises, carried out online or by untrained people.
Talk to me about how we can work together to benefit your employees.
What my clients say
"My life had become rather hectic. I had been imposing a punishing schedule on myself and realised that my body wouldn’t thank me for this relentless mix of keyboard work and sport in the future unless I changed some of my habits. Working with Tanya, I learned how to use my body and, indeed, live my life in a much more balanced and controlled way. The old habits haven’t gone completely but I think being aware of them is important, as I am able to stop when I find myself slipping back into my old ways of doing things."
Gill
"Five months ago, I suffered from back and neck pain and was taking very strong prescription painkillers to manage the RSI (repetitive strain injury) in my hands, all brought on by my 8-10 hours in front of a computer. My GP suggested I give up my job. Luckily, a friend introduced me to Tanya. Within weeks everything stopped aching so much. Five months down the line, I am now completely off the painkillers and no longer get any pain in my back and neck. All this seemingly with no real effort. I can’t recommend the Alexander Technique highly enough. It has completely changed my life and enabled me to keep doing a job I love."
Sophie
"After completing those sessions with you I noticed a significant reduction in the headaches and sinus pain I used to get almost daily, but more importantly the TMJ I had had for years resolved itself. I had been referred to the hospital outpatients and been given exercises for TMJ but these never worked so I was delighted!"
Helen