Alexander Technique & Hypermobility

What is hypermobility?

Hypermobility describes joints that can move through a greater range than is typical. For some people, this is simply a characteristic of their body and causes no difficulties. For others, hypermobility can be associated with experiences such as joint or muscle pain, fatigue, recurrent injuries, instability or difficulties with coordination.

Hypermobility can occur on its own, or as part of a wider condition such as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) or an Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Assessment and diagnosis of these conditions is a medical matter, and Alexander Technique does not provide diagnosis or medical treatment.

My experience working with hypermobility

My interest in hypermobility is both personal and professional. I have lived experience with symptomatic hypermobility myself and spent many years learning more about movement, pain and self-management.

My Alexander Technique teacher training and continuing professional development have included adapting teaching for people with hypermobility. I have also completed the EDS ECHO programme.

I am an adviser and wellbeing lead for SEDSConnective, a charity supporting and advocating for people affected by Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, where I raise awareness of Alexander Technique.

This experience informs my approach to individual lessons, where we can explore how you coordinate movement, manage unnecessary effort and develop greater awareness of how you use yourself in everyday activities.

What might you explore in lessons?

Depending on your individual needs, lessons might explore:

how you coordinate everyday movements
how you use muscular effort when seeking stability
awareness of joint position and movement
habits such as locking or bracing
how you respond to physical effort, fatigue or discomfort
finding different ways of approaching everyday activities
developing practical self-management strategies
applying what you learn to activities that matter to you

Starting lessons

You can begin with an individual lesson and decide whether you would like to continue.

Lessons are individual and tailored to you. If you decide to continue, I offer discounted blocks of 6 or 10 lessons.

Based in Seaford, I work with people from across East Sussex and the wider Sussex area, including Peacehaven, Newhaven, Lewes, Eastbourne, Battle, Hailsham, Brighton and Hove. Some people choose to travel a little further for lessons because of my particular experience and interest in hypermobility.

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Last updated: August 2026

Further information

Hypermobility and related conditions:

NHS - information about joint hypermobility here

SEDSConnective - hypermobility & neurodivergence charity here

Alexander Technique and hypermobility:

Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique — information about hypermobility here

Dr Philip Bull — Alexander Technique ande hypermobility article here

Alexander Technique & Hypermobility