About

Julie Parker BSc, MSTAT

Born and schooled in Zimbabwe, I followed a degree in Mathematics from the University of Cape Town, with a career in Investment Fund Management. Continual headaches combined with an interest in self development and in working with the body, led me to the Alexander Technique. I was so excited by the transformation this wrought, that I decided to undertake the 3 year training to become a teacher. During this time, I moved to the UK, and financed the remainder of my training working in the finance sector in London. I trained with one of the most prestigious protégés of FM Alexander himself, qualifying in 1989. Since then, I have taught the Technique to many different people from all walks of life. I have worked with businesses such as BP International, Johnson and Johnson and Amersham International, and at the Harley Street Clinic and the Sarah Key Back Pain Clinic in Central London, as well as  teaching on the Hampstead Alexander Training course and running a private practice in Hertfodshire. Since moving to Cumbria, I have worked on the Teacher Training course, within the NHS, teaching at our local surgery, and latterly within the performing arts, teaching Alexander Technique to 58 drama students at LIPA (Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts). I also teach from several venues in Cumbria, run a private practice, and try and be the best mother I can to my daughter. I have also undertaken an accredited Life Coaching Training. I believe that the Alexander Technique is a very profound Life Coaching Tool, but is not necessarily recognised a such, and I wished to expand the horizons of my work, and get formal Life Coaching Training. I continue to give workshops and talks on the Alexander Technique, both nationally and internationally. I have had a life long interest in spirituality and self development, and continue my own personal work in these areas with on-going study, mentoring and meditation. These aspects inform my work, but the beauty of the Alexander Technique, is that it deals with the use of the self. It is not merely physical or psychological, but can encompass all aspects of the self, and can be tailored to the needs of the individual. To arrange a talk, workshop, or individual lesson, contact me on Julie@creativetransformation.org.uk or 0784 171 2942.