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I gained a tremendous amount of kinesthetic awareness of my body in its orientation to the piano from my studies with Ariel. Her keen and specific direction and focused determination to help me do what I love doing the most has helped me play with more facility and unhampered energy, and I have the highest praise for the artistry with which she does her essentially life-changing work.

It is a fine spirit that can process essential scientific facts and deliver them in an engaging user-friendly package. I went to Ariel after years of chronic neck and back trouble and she showed and shared with me the information that I needed to realize how my own mis-handling of my body was creating distress and discomfort. Her teaching technique is warm,funny, careful, caring and best of all practical! I have only the highest praise for this journey of self-discovery and the guide I've found in Ariel.

George E Barrick
Artist, Preschool Director, Reiki Master

For most of my life I have pursued ways of lessening back pain. Now, working with Ariel I have learned to use my body in new ways that prevent back pain before it happens.

Richard Kagan
Photographer

Ariel is a gifted and dynamic teacher. Her classes connect the body and mind in a way that has helped me change my life in an extremely positive, healthy way. Ariel has shown me how to breathe and move in a way that is freeing, pain-free and practical.

Margaret Rukstalis, MD
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Ariel is, quite simply, an excellent teacher. I admire her sense of personal respect, her specificity, and her genuinely caring approach to the work.

Matthew Seneca
Actor, Singer, Alexander Technique Teacher in training -- 3rd year

An articulate communicator, Ariel is knowledgeable and experienced... a combination that proves to be remarkably effective as a catalst for growth and change. She has helped me get out of my own way; quieting overactive muscles to find a more released way of moving.

Karen Carlson
Choreographer, Dancer, Pilates Trainer

Ariel has gently helped me to re-claim a way of being that is freer, lighter and more graceful. I've discovered a world of ease that was literally unthinkable prior to my studies due to years of chronic neck and back pain.

Chris Caruso
Human Rights Activist, Alexander Technique Teacher in training -- 2nd year

Ariel’s sensitive and wise teaching has helped me learn to regain my balance. This work has given me a practical and positive way of living in the present.

Joan Sage
Publisher, and retired Social Worker

After three years of unsuccessful treatment for chronic pain — including acupuncture, physical therapy, yoga and chiropractic care — weekly sessions with Ariel gradually and completely helped me resolve the problems. The Alexander Technique has not just changed my physical state but how I think about my body, my work, and a more conscious way of living with my body rather than just pushing it around. I am now back to being an avid bicyclist and work out at a gym with flexibility I had not imagined was possible.

Julie Davids
Community Activist

If you desire an enhanced sense of balance and a reduction of physical stress, then Ariel shines as a star...

Clorinda Margolis, Ph.D
Clinical Psychologist

After months of walking with a limp, Ariel was able to teach me to walk without a limp and also with better posture than I had experienced in years. Her gentle and supportive style has been welcome and positive after pursuing help unsuccessfully from a number of both mainstream and alternative health professionals for a chronic pain problem.

Marian Nasuti
Physical Therapist