I had about 40 Alexander Lessons with Mona over a two year period. Alexander lessons include movement reeducation through verbal directions and touch. I didn't come to lessons with any pain issues originally, but was interested in improved posture and musical performance. I didn't study for long enough for my musical performance to be much improved, but my use of my body certainly did. Between my two sets of 20 or so lessons, I developed pain in one foot when running. I went to an orthopedist, and he corrected the problem with an orthotic. For other reasons I returned to my Alexander lessons. At that time Mona helped me with my running issue, and I was able to stop using the orthotic, without the splitting pain returning. In close, if you have issues with pain, there's a chance that you are causing the issue with how you use your body. If you have an open mind, Mona might be able to help you break the pattern. read more