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About Christiane

Christiane Dourif (formerly Chris Friedman) has been a certified Alexander Technique teacher in Charlottesville, VA since 1989. For many years Chris taught Alexander Technique at Studio 206, a mind/body movement studio she created and directed. She taught private AT lessons, Nia, and a gentle yoga class. In 2011, Chris became the director of the Alexander Technique Training Center in Charlottesville, turning her attention full-time to teaching AT. She completed a postgraduate Alexander Technique training in The Art of Breathing with Jessica Wolf in 2010 and a postgraduate refresher course with John Nicholls in 2014. Currently, Christiane teaches private lessons.

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Testimonials

Chris is a wonderful teacher. I came to Alexander Technique hoping to learn how to use my body in more natural ways so as to reduce pain. The experience exceeded my expectations. Chris expertly helped me gain awareness of my postural and movement habits. She gently guided me physically and mentally towards a path of greater ease of movement and being. I feel great, which a remarkable statement. Only a few years ago, I suffered from chronic knee pain that persisted even after I gave up my exercise-intensive lifestyle. Alexander Technique has been the perfect complement to the massage and physical therapy I’ve sought to reduce pain. What Chris has taught me will benefit me for the rest of my life.   
— Mary
 
 

I’ve been learning from Chris since 2010 (yoga, Alexander Technique, NIA). My work with Chris has been life changing as It has given me a very deep and real connection to my whole self—body, mind, and spirit. Chris has always made me feel comfortable wherever I am in the moment, while encouraging positive change. And her touch is amazing—an AT lesson with Chris is more relaxing than a massage!      

—Jami

As a master teacher of the Alexander Technique, Chris is a delightful, compassionate and naturally gifted professional. My lessons with Chris have taught me what freedom and joy feel like in my body, mind and spirit, something I have been seeking for many years. I will never forget the powerful first lesson I had with Chris several years ago. Under her expert guidance, I was amazed at the sensation of balance, lightness and ease that it produced.

Over the years, I have worked with Chris to replace old habits of tension and stress with newer, healthier habits. The Alexander Technique journey has brought me a sense of wholeness and well being that allows me to fully enjoy my  life and to be connected to the world around me in a more complete way. I highly recommend Chris to those looking for more joy, freedom and ease in their lives!

—Michelle

 

Christiane Dourif • Alexander Technique

Charlottesville, VA 22903
434.960.8490

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