Author: Quick

Testimonials

Testimonials

Mutual appreciation.     Bruce Fertman  (director Alexander Alliance International) “with her career in Physiotherapy  and lifetime of experience in art and music, Jenny does what few Alexander Teachers can do. She seamlessly blends science and art, truth and beauty.  ……. Robyn Avalon (director, contemporary…

Freda .. Between Thee and Me and The Gatepost

Freda .. Between Thee and Me and The Gatepost

  Freda and direction   “How are you this week Freda?” “I’m feeling my age”. “How is that affecting you just now?” “I am slow and out of breath” We talk a bit about the necessity of prioritising the things that matter and letting go…

Heart Warming

Heart Warming

  Through the frosted panes of Freda’s front door I can make  out her zimmer at the foot of the kitchen step. The hall light is on. All is well. After jostling with the key she opens the door and greets me in her floral…

Support for non-binary Top  Surgery

Support for non-binary Top Surgery

“I was not sure how to be in this unfamiliar body. JQ showed me how to stand tall and how to move more easily. I would recommend this approach for anyone undergoing breast surgery” Tash  10 days post op   3 weeks post op and…

The Lost Procedure by Bruce Fertman

The Lost Procedure by Bruce Fertman

  The Gift of Spirals and Rotation in Walking Voice recording by Jenny Quick   https://drive.google.com/open?id=1895cCEE9ejGw2ps2NLZ9Dl36BBnBF52h

Featuring Freda

Featuring Freda

      Freda nearly toppled today. It is a fine balance between activities which ensure her safety and those which liberate her from fixity. We talk a little about the risk of disruption versus the persistent and stimulating spice of the unfamiliar. I say…

Weird with Freda “Getting ready for something that isn’t going to happen”

Weird with Freda “Getting ready for something that isn’t going to happen”

  The Alexander Technique is one way in which to claim more conscious choice over our destiny, by practicing awareness of our thought and movement patterns.   It’s Thursday morning with Freda. “How are you this morning?” “I feel half asleep.” “Let’s go for a…

Freda in Mind

Freda in Mind

      “I don’t know how but somehow I fell asleep over breakfast” There is nothing sleepy about Freda right now.  The company that has supplied her new hearing aids promised to make a home visit to check that she had what she wanted.…