About Barbara Coulson

Educated at The Center for the Alexander Technique in Menlo Park, CA, Barbara completed the 3-year full-time course of study in 1996 to become Nationally Certified to teach the Alexander Technique. Her on-going investigation of functional anatomy and physiology helps her to visualize the body's interior structures as she applies Alexander's principles of non-doing and directing. In addition to her technical expertise, Barbara's teaching style is warm, clear, keenly intuitive, and customized for each student. She is an active member of The American Society of Alexander Teachers (AmSAT). She is also trained in Cranio-Sacral therapy, Embodied Anatomy, and Developmental Movement Patterns. Her students have come from all walks of life. Her interest in Alexander Technique originated in her own healing experience, having recovered from a debilitating computer-related neck injury. She now enjoys teaching Alexander Technique at her San Mateo office. Barbara's personal interests are dance, painting, and playing the cello

Customer Testimonials

"Thank you for your artistry of body and soul."

Marguerite Fletcher, Artist and Teacher

"Thanks for all you have taught me Barb! Lessons I will continue to use over and over again! What a gift you have...thanks for sharing it with me."

Susan Thaxton, Marketing manager

"I cannot begin to tell you what Barbara Coulson and The Alexander Technique have done for me. Barbara's work with me over the last year has rid me of much of the pain that once ruled my life. Our sessions have a continued and marked effect on my sense of well-being."

Cathy Barber, Writer