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Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is a gentle yet powerful method that helps you become more aware of how you move, hold tension, and carry yourself in daily life. At Westbourne Medical Studios, this practice is offered as a holistic way to relieve discomfort, improve posture, and restore natural balance in both body and mind.
Through guided movements and mindful observation, our experienced practitioners work with you to unlearn unhelpful habits that may contribute to physical tension, stress, or pain—particularly in the neck, back, shoulders, and joints. This technique is often beneficial for those dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, postural issues, or simply seeking to move with greater ease and presence.
Each session is calm, one-to-one, and entirely focused on you. By developing awareness and poise, the Alexander Technique supports a more effortless connection between body and mind—enhancing your overall wellbeing in subtle but lasting ways.
Our Treatment Practitioner
Meet The Team
Sue Barclay
Alexander Technique Teacher and Yoga Teacher
I'm a qualified Alexander Technique teacher and Yoga teacher, and I've been sharing these practices with people of all ages since completing my four-year training with the Interactive Teaching Method Association in 2016. I currently teach Alexander Technique modules at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and offer one-to-one lessons and small group workshops.
I believe the Alexander Technique offers practical, life-changing tools for greater freedom, ease, and self-awareness. If the challenges we face are linked to habits we’ve developed over time, this method provides a gentle yet powerful way to create meaningful change. What I love most is how surprisingly simple and accessible it is—you can begin applying its principles from your very first session.
Yoga has been part of my life since I was a teenager. I trained with Ernest Coates and later studied under Sophy Hoare, a student of Vanda Scaravelli. My own practice deepened further when I began Alexander Technique lessons in 2007; I began to move with more freedom, and others noticed the shift too. I’m a Yoga Alliance certified teacher and offer personalised yoga sessions that are shaped around each student’s needs, abilities, and lifestyle.
In 2019, I became a licensed Dynamic Emotional Integration® (D.E.I.) Trainer and Consultant. This work—based on the research of Karla McLaren—explores the emotional patterns we hold in our bodies and how they can be released through mindful awareness and creative expression.
With a background in fine art, I bring a deep appreciation of the body, movement, and emotional expression to everything I do. I'm passionate about helping others feel better in their bodies and live with greater presence, ease, and authenticity.
Sue Barclay
Alexander Technique
Book a Consultation
Consultations carry a fee, which varies according to the treatment and practitioner required; our front of house team can talk you through the various options when booking.
Your Holistic Experience At Westbourne
Welcome
Welcome
Westbourne Medical Studios is nestled in the heart of Lynedoch Crescent, in Glasgow's West End. Upon your arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our highly knowledgeable team. They will take the time to understand your needs and concerns, guiding you to the appropriate practitioner. Our referrals are thoughtfully based not only on the treatments available but also on the practitioner’s approach and demeanor, ensuring a personalised fit for your wellness journey.
Consultation
Consultation
For us to give you the most accurate advice, we recommend bringing a list of your concerns to your initial consultation. You might be asked to display a specific body part but rest assured that our consultation rooms are completely private. We will provide you with any required items to change before your consultation, ensuring your comfort and confidentiality at all times.
Treatment
Treatment
Our practitioners are dedicated to creating you a personalised treatment plan tailored to your specific health and wellbeing needs and your schedule, ensuring convenience and the best possible medical outcome for you.
Aftercare
Aftercare
Each client receives a unique aftercare plan, with our team readily available to assist with any follow-up appointments or questions, whether immediately after your treatment or at a later time.
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Havening
Havening is a gentle, neuroscience-based technique designed to help release emotional distress, reduce anxiety, and support healing from trauma. At Westbourne Medical Studios, we offer Havening as part of our holistic approach to emotional wellbeing—providing a calm and supportive environment where lasting change can take place.
Using soothing touch combined with guided visualisation and calming techniques, Havening helps to de-link emotional responses from distressing memories stored in the brain. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with anxiety, phobias, stress, or the lingering impact of traumatic events.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Massage at Westbourne Medical Studios is a deeply restorative treatment designed to ease muscular tension, relieve stress, and support overall wellbeing. Unlike a standard relaxation massage, this approach is tailored to address specific areas of discomfort, whether due to injury, posture, stress, or chronic tension.
Our experienced therapists combine skilled touch with intuitive care, using a variety of techniques to release deep-seated tension, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. Each session is adapted to your individual needs, offering both immediate relief and long-term benefits.
Ayurveda Consultation
Rooted in the ancient healing traditions of India, Ayurveda is the world’s oldest holistic health system—offering both preventative and curative care by treating the body, mind, and spirit as one interconnected whole. At Westbourne Medical Studios, our Ayurveda Consultations are designed to help you understand your unique constitution, known as your Prakruti, and to guide you back to balance through personalised, natural therapies.
During your consultation, we assess your Dosha—your inherent body type—using specialist diagnostic techniques. From there, we create a bespoke wellness programme tailored specifically to your needs. This may include guidance on food combining for your constitution, herbal oils, breathwork, yoga therapy, lifestyle changes, meditation, and even sound or mantra. The goal is to reduce emotional and physiological discomfort, restore digestive function, and bring your system back to strength, clarity, and ease.
