Diego Rodriguez
I can barely put into words the gratitude I hold in my heart for Kay Hogan. My son, Diego, had femoral leg lengthening surgery when he was eleven years old. Kay provided Hellerwork and Alexander lessons for nearly a year prior to surgery, so that he could be in the best shape possible going in. Afterward, we quickly abandoned the traditional physical therapists; their methods proved ineffective as well as terrifying and painful for my son.
Kay guided Diego through his recovery over the course of nine months, bringing his body back into proper alignment and helping him regain use of his leg. His surgeon was certain that Diego would not walk normally for at least a year, but four months after the completion of the lengthening process, Diego proudly displayed walking, running and jumping for his doctor.
Incredulous, the surgeon exclaimed, "What did you do?" Diego replied, "Easy. Kay helped me." Kay is a gifted body worker and teacher, as well as an emotional rock.
Richard Dean Smith, MD
Kay Hogan's deep soft tissue mobilization by Hellerwork is a major contribution to the care of keyboard injuries, such that many patients experience complete relief or significant improvement of this troubling difficulty. Kay's teaching of the Alexander Technique further aids their recovery and they are often able to return to work.
Julie Lowe
Quality bodywork was always an essential component during my career as a professional dancer. During a difficult transition period, Kay provided excellent care that allowed my body to heal and strengthen. Her professionalism and years of experience, combined with her unique talent and generosity of spirit, enabled me to emerge pain- free and with a new sense of confidence.
- Former Principal Dancer, Oakland Ballet
- Ballet Mistress, Menlowe Ballet Company
- Master Teacher, Ballroom Dance Teachers College
Jenna McClintock
Clayton J. Foor
Kay Hogan’s work with me over the past 3 years has opened my eyes in more ways than one. Kay has helped me reach progressively greater levels of what F. Matthias Alexander called “conscious use of self” — becoming aware of the habitual ways we use the body unnaturally and using that awareness as a springboard to make better choices. For me, one of the most fruitful results of that work has been achieving new levels of freedom in my singing voice.
Since I’ve begun working with Kay, I’ve noticed that people meeting me for the first time treat me differently than they used to — and I mean in a very good way. What Kay is doing is essentially helping me to unlearn awkwardness. Before this work, I never even knew such a thing was possible.
Allison and Liam Lloyd
I had heard about Alexander technique for many years during my musical studies. I was glad to start with Kay many years ago due to her generosity with a school fundraiser donation of her services. Kay’s skills, knowledge, teaching method, intelligence, practicality and caring nature has kept me as her client for serval years. Even more important, the method is working and I can practice at home. My lower back pain no longer leaves me incapacitated for days. I feel taller and sometimes it feels like I am floating as I walk - my body is aligned and the joints are moving the way they are intended.
My teenage son has also been seeing her for over a year because of my concern about his posture at his computer. He always wants to go to his appointments, so she is skilled at making connections with teenagers as well as adults. When I asked my son about why he likes going to Kay, he replied, “It works. Yes, there’s some visualization and imagination required but it’s based on the scientific facts of how the anatomy functions which Kay explains well in the lessons.”
Patricia Strazzi
I have met Kay five years ago and feel very fortunate to have her in our lives. She is been working with my sons and I and I can say her knowledge of the human's body it is pretty remarkable, insightful.
She is very sensitive and knows many different approaches, whether is HellenWork, Alexander Technique, Natural Vision etc...she will for sure will get you on the right track.
She always go the extra mile, as well, helpful with new tips, anything that can help you further with any of your issues.
By the way, I have experienced all of her approaches, the hellenwork for my chronic sciatic pain, which I don't have anymore 😊.
Lately, I have been experiencing the Alexander Technique, which have been very helpful with my pickleball game, have become one of the best female players in the bay area in only a year.
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