Welcome! My name is Serena Venditto and I fell in love with the Alexander Technique when I was introduced to it by Dr. Meade Andrews in my college theatre program. I was a life long perfectionist, consistently rewarded with praise and attention for my hard work and dedication. But, college was a rude awakening and I was suddenly a much smaller fish in a much bigger pond. When I decided that I wanted to drop my safe Music Education major for Voice Performance and Theater, I quickly found that the tools that had gotten me success up until this point, were no longer serving me.

I was sure that if I worked hard enough, I would get what I wanted. However, the feedback was clear…”You’re trying too hard…You want it too much…Just relax!” All of my teachers echoed the same message, but I didn’t know what to do with this information. How could I want less? Isn’t it my passion and hard work that got me here in the first place? And, truly, when has anyone ever been able to relax after being told to do so?!

Luckily, I found teachers like Dr. Meade Andrews that offered me something new. Alexander Technique classes became a playground to experience true mind-body connection. I finally had some tools that helped me beyond just learning to rest and relax. I learned a new way to approach moments of high-pressure, a way to move with less tension in my body and mind and a way to be more present in my work and daily life.