Elaine Belle brings a wealth of training and experience that helps people listen to their body and understand their alignment. 

Elaine graduated from the Alexander Institute in San Francisco California in spring of 1986. She started her work in the body/mind field in 1974 with studies in Postural Integration (similar to Rolfing) followed by Reichian Therapy training with Peter Levine, Body Mind Centering with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, and Radiance Breath Work with Katie and Gay Hendricks.

Because of the importance of continuing to explore one’s own alignment,  after graduating Elaine studied with many senior teachers including Patrick McDonald, Marjorie Barstow and Marjorie Barlow, as well as Thomas Lemens in NYC. She has continued working with fellow colleagues over the years. 

Elaine has a lifelong pursuit of spiritual interest, primarily with Buddhist teachings. She has attended retreats with Pema Chondron, Toni Packer, and also taken courses with the Art of Living. Alexander technique can be viewed as a western form of mediation. It also helps one with being present and in the moment.

Elaine has first hand experience of how easily the nervous system can be hijacked with stress, disease and misalignment. She has an understanding of how to make use of one’s posture/alignment which can relieve pain, improve the quality of life and prevent the downward spiral of losing one’s mobility/posture with age. 

She moved to Spokane Washington recently to be closer to family after having spent the last 45 years in the Bay Area. She will be offering private sessions as well as small movement groups in Spokane. If you are interested in learning more or have questions, please contact me.