Testimonial by Heather Gillette

Holly Sweeney-Hillman and her use of the Alexander Technique have enriched my life and work on several levels. I went to see Holly on the recommendation of a student of mine.

In my line of work, developing and competing international caliber event horses, my body takes a beating. I jokingly compare a cross-country ride on these animals to a long, drawn out car wreck. My body gets rocked and rolled and jolted all over the place. (Fortunately, it is also the greatest fun I know how to have!) I have tried many things to keep my body going: chiropractic, acupuncture, sports massage … but my muscles and soft tissues were constantly complaining.

Holly worked patiently with all my aches and pains and I am very happy to say I have experienced a lot of improvement. My balance and posture are better and I have been able to move away from extreme chronic pains. I don’t feel like an 80-year-old woman anymore! Beyond these benefits, I now have a much greater understanding of how my body works. This has helped my riding immensely. I do not tire as easily and do a lot less wear and tear to myself in my everyday work with the horses.

Another wonderful aspect of the work I have done with Holly is that I can relate what I have learned with her to my students in order to help them improve their riding. I know their bodies will respond to certain movements that will help them change their balance and posture in the saddle. So, on every level of my life and work, Holly has been a wonderful and most appreciated, not to mention necessary, part of my health and success. I have recommenced her countless times to my clients and friends, all of whom she has helped greatly.

Heather Gillette, event rider