Hello and welcome!
The Alexander Technique is extraordinary and unique. You learn to drop off unnecessary tension in your body and, consequently in your mind. You also learn to become aware of and interrupt thoughts that make your body tense. It’s a technique that serves you at all times and can change your life. Imagine the possibility of a life without unnecessary tension and where you are moving toward deeper freedom.
As an Alexander Technique and coach, I provide personalized solutions. Each session is tailored to your issues.
You can learn to:
Breathe better
Improve your voice
Get out of pain or gain control over your pain
Improve your posture
Transform into your true beautiful self - the self without detrimental physical and mental patterns getting in your way
Everyone is welcome and all kinds of people come see me, including:
Actors, musicians, singers, performers
Elders and people of all ages, even kids
Voice teachers who are self-taught but recognize they have unnecessary tension in their bodies
Yoga teachers and massage therapists who want to use their bodies without pain
You'll learn three skills:
Awareness
We’ll identify the movements and thoughts that cause you pain or discomfort.
Inhibition
You'll learn to change the movements that are bringing on the pain.
Direction
You learn to direct yourself into a better, pain-free habit.
If you're wondering how you can use your body/mind better, the Alexander Technique is for you.
If you are stressed or anxious, the Technique is of enormous use.
Everyone benefits from the Alexander Technique. Read more.
TESTIMONIALS
“Before working with Jessica, I felt perpetually uncomfortable sitting or standing for long periods of time. I would fidget and overcorrect my posture, and by the end of the day, my muscles would be tired and sore. Within four lessons, Jessica taught me how to melt away tension and move with ease. Now, after a full day at the office, I have at least 90% less tension in my shoulders and neck. When I spend the day walking or running around the city, I end the day with significantly less discomfort. The best result of my lessons so far has been that I no longer need to fidget and overcorrect my posture.
Jessica’s guidance helped me to feel natural, relaxed, and open during my entire wedding. Because of Jessica’s coaching, I could recognize and release all the tension and nervousness in my body. I enjoyed every wonderful moment with friends and family, and I wasn’t exhausted by the end of the big day!
Jessica is absolutely wonderful to work with. She immediately puts me at ease and gives clear direction and explanations when introducing new concepts. I wholeheartedly recommend Jessica to anyone who wants to eliminate pain and unnecessary tension from working for prolonged periods at a desk or in front of a computer.”
“After one lesson with Jessica, I immediately saw the difference in my acting and most importantly, in my LIFE.
I have taken Alexander Technique with some of the top teachers in NY and LA.
Honestly, nobody comes close to how effective Jessica is.
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I worked with Christiane Seidel to master one of her most demanding roles -- playing 10 different characters (9 males) in THEN SILENCE. We communicated long distance while she was on set in Santa Fe so I could coach her to ride a horse effortlessly and hold a gun elegantly in GODLESS.
“I love working with Jessica so much! Her spirit and talent - invaluable!”
“Thank you for your help for easier movement through the world! ”
“I began suffering from hand and wrist pain that was constant. I had been diagnosed by a doctor with de quervain’s tenosynovitis, and was told I’d need surgery. Within a few weeks, I felt a significant improvement in my pain—to now living pain free, thanks to the work I did with Jessica! For me, it was about changing habits and getting in touch with my body. I do not need surgery and now live pain-free.
My boyfriend noticed I’m way more relaxed and less irritable now that I’m not in pain.
Jessica is gentle and I immediately felt comfortable with her. I feel she truly listens to me. She is also so flexible with scheduling.
I highly recommend Jessica Santascoy for anyone who wants to get out of pain, be more in touch with their body, and be happier as a result!”
“One of the greatest benefits of lessons with Jessica is learning to deal effectively with anxiety.
AND I have not been in pain since studying with Jessica. PLUS I feel more grounded, present and ready when performing.
Jessica teaches with kindness and she is nonjudgmental. She has a wide open heart and mind and is 100% present in our classes. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone who wants to become more comfortable in their own skin and effortlessly efficient with their body. ”
“Jessica has the language, understanding, and practice to take you from mediocre to extraordinary.
With Jessica’s guidance I have a system for identifying stressors and making the necessary adjustment to make each moment as stress free as possible.”
“Jess is Amazinnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg!
My Alexander work with Jess has not only increased my confidence in the audition room and on stage, but also in life in general.
I recommend Jessica to anyone who wants to increase their presence on stage and in the room.”
“Taking class with Jessica has helped me trust in my body and remember that I can forgive myself, be kind to myself, and enjoy more freedom and discovery in my practice as an actor. With her guidance I have been able to return to the idea that “I am enough”, and that my work as an actor is to take care of myself and embrace myself and my own experience, as opposed to trying or pushing to get to something “right”.
Even walking into an audition room has become an entirely different process; I still get nervous, but I’m drastically more confident than I was before working with Jessica, because she has helped me realize I have the tools inside of myself to come back to my presence, to enjoy, and to relax into the process as a continuation of my practice as opposed to a sudden trigger for anxiety.
Since I started working with Jessica, family members and friends have also noticed an increase in my confidence. It is a difference I can feel too. As I come into a closer, more loving, and playful relationship with my own experience, I have begun to apologize less. Instead of shrinking, I have begun to discover the joys of expansion, freedom and owning my own space.
Not just what Jessica teaches but the way in which she teaches has made all the difference. She never makes me feel I am doing something “wrong” or “right,” but instead helps me approach the work with curiosity and trust in the possibilities of trying something new and different. Habits are never “bad,” they are just things to notice and approach with a loving awareness and sense of space, and then they are an opportunity, once identified, to explore a new way. Working with Jessica is not only a window into richer creative experiences as an artist, it is also a creative experience in and of itself.
I cannot recommend Jessica Santascoy enough for anyone who wants to find more confidence, relaxation, presence, and freedom in the moment. ”
“For years, I have unsuccessfully tried to improve my posture, and I have had trouble with foot pain. I came to Jessica Santascoy knowing very little about Alexander Technique; after taking 10 classes with her, my physical life has been transformed. My foot pain has diminished significantly, and good posture is no longer something I struggle and “work hard” for. My wife has told me I am taller than before taking the classes.
Jessica has a very relaxed, confident technique. She has an intuitive style that is very easy to give over to—when working with her, I feel completely confident that she is guiding me in the right direction; she is very good at explaining. She has a gentle touch, without being invasive, and is very patient. Any fears of judgment or “doing it wrong” fall away when I’m working with her, and I very highly recommend her.
At one point, I had intense headaches at night for weeks. In one session Jessica fixed what 3 doctors and an emergency room visit did not.
Jessica is awesome!”
Jessica is a Nationally Certified Instructor of The Alexander Technique, American Society of Alexander Technique Teachers (AmSAT).
Board Member, International Alexander Technique Congress Association (ATCA)
Past Board Member, American Society of the Alexander Technique (AmSAT)
BA, Psychology, University of Texas at El Paso
MA, Media, New School, NYC with a focus on film directing & sound
Jessica began studying the Alexander Technique in 2010, began training in Berkeley, CA, and earned certification in New York City.
Jessica is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. She opened her studio in NYC, making the Technique accessible to a wide audience, including emerging actors and performers. She has taught in Amsterdam, Montreal, Madrid, and Warsaw. Jessica sees clients from around the world virtually and teaches in San Francisco.
