David Levitt mAmSAT
Graduate of the Northern California Center for the Alexander Technique (NCCAT)
Additional studies include Constructive Teaching Centre in London, England 2009 and 2012
Assistant Faculty on the teacher training course for NCCAT
Swimming Instructor with Art of Swimming Shaw Method technique based on Alexander Principles
Previous career included stockbroker, manager, director at Charles Schwab & Co., and senior manager at Verisign.
Degrees: BS in Psychology and an MBA.
Interests: Swimming, audiobooks, music, reading, yoga, movies, hiking, photography.
Graduate of the Northern California Center for the Alexander Technique (NCCAT)
Additional studies include Constructive Teaching Centre in London, England 2009 and 2012
Assistant Faculty on the teacher training course for NCCAT
Swimming Instructor with Art of Swimming Shaw Method technique based on Alexander Principles
Previous career included stockbroker, manager, director at Charles Schwab & Co., and senior manager at Verisign.
Degrees: BS in Psychology and an MBA.
Interests: Swimming, audiobooks, music, reading, yoga, movies, hiking, photography.
David has given numerous AT talks and workshops including San Francisco Academy Orchestra, San Jose State University piano department, UC Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College dance.
I came to the Alexander technique seeking relief numerous injuries accumulated over the years. The Alexander technique is the only thing that has had a lasting impact on my health and I decided to train, at least initially, to help myself rather than to become an Alexander teacher. I found the technique an amazing way to maintain the self-awareness necessary to function easily and efficiently in a pain-free way.
As a kid I was very active in sports and developed severe pain in my neck, shoulders and back along with stiffness in my knees and legs. I went to numerous specialists and a leading neurosurgeon found that I was missing a piece of a vertebrae in my back. He recommended that I should never participate in any form of exercise or sports as they would almost surely lead to surgery. Fortunately, I was a pretty stubborn 13-year-old and did not listen to him.
As an adult I had three cases of whiplash from car accidents. Later, while working at a startup company here in Silicon Valley, I developed severe repetitive strain injury (RSI). I had quite an experience with the California
workers compensation system that led to a final diagnosis of partially disabled.
I tried many different kinds of therapy, including multiple chiropractors, several different physical therapists with varying specialties, myofascial release, acupuncture and acupressure from three different practitioners, hand
therapists, electrical stimulation, ice, heat, alternating ice and heat every 5 min., a number of different massage therapists, craniosacral, keyboard retraining program, sports, M.D., neurologists and more. At my own expense
I sought out alternative treatments such as Feldenkrais, yoga, meditation, eye and neck therapies, Rolfing, and Hellerwork.
Most of these therapies had at least some benefit but did not provide a lasting solution. I had run out of options and the only thing left was the Alexander technique. After two lessons I knew I found my path to relief. My neck, back, shoulders and arms are pain-free for the first time that I can remember. The crunchiness in my knees has
disappeared. I no longer have to stretch for an hour in the morning in order to feel comfortable. For me the Alexander technique has been a lasting solution.
For a more detailed biographical account of my journey to the Alexander technique see my Blog.
As a kid I was very active in sports and developed severe pain in my neck, shoulders and back along with stiffness in my knees and legs. I went to numerous specialists and a leading neurosurgeon found that I was missing a piece of a vertebrae in my back. He recommended that I should never participate in any form of exercise or sports as they would almost surely lead to surgery. Fortunately, I was a pretty stubborn 13-year-old and did not listen to him.
As an adult I had three cases of whiplash from car accidents. Later, while working at a startup company here in Silicon Valley, I developed severe repetitive strain injury (RSI). I had quite an experience with the California
workers compensation system that led to a final diagnosis of partially disabled.
I tried many different kinds of therapy, including multiple chiropractors, several different physical therapists with varying specialties, myofascial release, acupuncture and acupressure from three different practitioners, hand
therapists, electrical stimulation, ice, heat, alternating ice and heat every 5 min., a number of different massage therapists, craniosacral, keyboard retraining program, sports, M.D., neurologists and more. At my own expense
I sought out alternative treatments such as Feldenkrais, yoga, meditation, eye and neck therapies, Rolfing, and Hellerwork.
Most of these therapies had at least some benefit but did not provide a lasting solution. I had run out of options and the only thing left was the Alexander technique. After two lessons I knew I found my path to relief. My neck, back, shoulders and arms are pain-free for the first time that I can remember. The crunchiness in my knees has
disappeared. I no longer have to stretch for an hour in the morning in order to feel comfortable. For me the Alexander technique has been a lasting solution.
For a more detailed biographical account of my journey to the Alexander technique see my Blog.
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David is also a Shaw method swimming instructor and is offering lessons to students of all ages, needs and abilities.
The method is Alexander Technique based and is appropriate for new and/or fearful swimmers and also beneficial for advanced to triathlon competitors. Imagine swimming easily and gracefully with no pain in your shoulders and no strain on your joints. Call or email to learn more. |