Back pain and musculoskeletal problems are the leading cause of workplace absence in the UK, aside from minor illnesses1. In 2023, an estimated 6.6 million working days were lost as a result2.
Posture talks and workshops
I offer two corporate packages to support employee wellbeing in this specialist area.
OPTION 1: ‘Three Posture Myths’ presentation
Practical advice on workplace posture, based on the latest scientific research. A fun, interactive session including a slideshow and the opportunity to try things out.
45 minutes in length with a 15 minute Q&A. For up to 25 colleagues. FULL TITLE: “Three posture myths: smash them to stay comfortable at work!”
OPTION 2: One-to-one Posture Checks (full day)
Private posture sessions for colleagues where they receive bespoke advice and hands-on guidance. 20 or 30 minute sessions are available. During the activity, colleagues will:
– discover the habits that are getting in their way;
– explore strategies to avoid pain or discomfort;
– feel lighter, taller and freer in how they move.
Evidence-based approach
My approach is evidence-based.
The presentation (“Three myths”) takes modern posture and pain science, harnessing it to demonstrate how comfort and overall wellbeing can be improved in the workplace.
The individual posture sessions are based on the Alexander Technique, which is an evidence-based approach to posture and pain. Large scale NHS trials have shown that the method has long-term benefits for people with chronic back pain and chronic neck pain. Further studies show that it normalizes posture muscle tone, improves balance and enhances overall wellbeing.
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Testimonials
I have worked with clients including:
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Some recent testimonials:
‘managing the root cause rather than symptoms…. would recommend to anyone’ (Lloyds Banking Group employee)
‘I now have some strategies to avoid injury and promote strength in my day to day’ (Bristol-based GP).
‘I sit in an office all day, and he has really sorted out my posture and nipped some shoulder pain in the bud too’ (Bristol office worker)
‘The Alexander Technique with Henry has taught me so much beyond just improving my posture. It has given me a new sense of awareness and freedom in how I move through life. I cannot recommend Henry enough to anyone seeking relief from physical discomfort or wanting to learn more about their body in a profound and meaningful way’ (Bristol-based classroom teacher).
A recent corporate Vox Pop:
A posture check condensed into 15 seconds:
Pricing
Please contact me for a quote and further information.
About the presenter
Henry George is a posture consultant with degrees from Bristol
and Oxford universities.
He has worked with hundreds of clients in the UK and abroad, and has presented at international conferences. He also works at Trinity Laban conservatoire in London and runs a private practice in central Bristol.
He is a member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT), registered with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and fully insured.
