Pain and Able Swimming Lessons

I swim regularly to help manage chronic pain
and because I enjoy swimming.

Ten years ago I completed the Shaw Method
Teacher Training diploma - through this I
learned to apply principles of the Alexander
Technique to my own swimming and
teaching. Initially I worked with Steven Shaw
and taught on the Shaw Method Teacher
training course. In addition to my training in
the Shaw Method of Swimming, I am an ASA
trained teacher and have qualifications in
teaching people with disabilities and in
Lifesaving.

My teaching continues to be based on
Alexander Technique principles. It is also
informed by the principles of chronic pain
management and a strong interest in the
qualities of water, especially buoyancy.

For ten years, much of my work was based in
three NHS Staff pools in London. These have
now been shut and most of my teaching is at
the Ozone Club. I also have exclusive use of a
hydrotherapy pool. I am looking for a pool
suitable for deep water teaching.

During lessons, I am usually in the water and use a
combination of words, hands-on direction and
demonstration for teaching.