“I understand the challenges of living with chronic pain. After many years of work-related stress I suffered a number of relatively minor back injuries while practising yoga. After many months of ongoing and deepening pain, I discovered from a scan that the injuries had healed. 

There was now no physical explanation for the ongoing symptoms. I used a number of different therapies to address the pain, and whilst these were helpful, the pain continued, along with a deepening anxiety and despair. 

This began to change in 2011 when I encountered mindfulness meditation and the Alexander Technique.  Through these powerful practices I was supported to develop an awareness of the ways in which my movements, thinking and posture were tightening and constraining me physically and emotionally. 

As things began to change, I embarked on a life-changing journey of learning and growth. This in turn reduced physical and emotional tension and I experienced an increased sense of wellbeing and a gradual unwinding of pain.

Inspired by my growing wellbeing I made the decision to enrol in a teacher training program at the Melbourne School for FM Alexander Studies. I learnt to understand and release harmful movement patterns and move with greater freedom and ease.  I also learnt to use a constructive, mindful awareness to develop a broader array of responses to life’s challenges. This led me to develop a richer, improved outlook on life.  I was increasingly able to apply the new learning at home, work and to my yoga practice. My wellbeing and enjoyment of life increased significantly. I now teach yoga regularly and have a private Alexander Technique practice in Boronia.”

"The Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method and mindfulness meditation provide the foundations for the way I live and teach. I am committed to providing a safe and compassionate environment for you to explore and heal your pain."

Anne is committed to lifelong learning and supporting others to develop their own innate capacity for wellbeing. She has taught a range of groups and individuals to develop greater ease in response to stress, pain and life challenges. 

Anne is an accredited teacher of the Alexander Technique. She qualified in 2016 with a nationally recognised Advanced Diploma. Anne teaches across Melbourne and in Boronia (for details ). 

She is also a Trainer with Optimum Dental Posture, which provides evidence based, cause oriented prevention and management of occupational chronic pain in the dental profession . 

Anne qualified as a yoga teacher in 2008 and has a special interest in the application of the Alexander Technique to yoga and movement practices. Anne teaches online Saturday mornings.

Anne is currently engaged in practitioner training for The Feldenkrais Method. This is a three and a half year exploration of movement as a central aspect of life. This study expands her ongoing love of learning. As of October 2025, Anne was authorised to teach Awareness Through Movement®  group classes. For more information email Anne at: acarrroll3155@gmail.com

"I acknowledge the Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Custodians of the land, on which sessions, classes and workshops are held, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging."