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Monika M. Gross, BFA, MSME/T, M.AmSAT, M.ATI, M.STAT

Executive Director
The Poise Project
Candler, NC, United States

Monika Gross, BFA, MSME/T, M.AmSAT, M.ATI, M.STAT is an internationally certified Alexander technique (AT) specialist with 40 years of experience. Since 2016, Monika has served as Executive Director of The Poise Project (TPP), a nonprofit that researches and develops adaptive Alexander-based programs for people living with Parkinson’s disease and other chronic conditions and family care partners. TPP also delivers continuing education courses to inform health, education, and other industry professionals about AT-based approaches; and initiates research projects to build on existing data on the efficacy of AT principle based approaches and to test new curriculum. 

Alexander technique is a cognitive embodiment training that can be delivered in a variety of educational and clinical settings. It is well established in performing arts programs to train professional performers how to skillfully manage stressful circumstances, reduce performance anxiety, avoid injury and musculoskeletal pain, and increase overall functioning and performance. Using an integrated psychomotor approach, AT specialists teach ways of thinking that combine interoception, exteroception, proprioception, and goal awareness to enhance the performance of everyday activities. Adaptive Alexander-based programs help clients actively choose and use functional patterns that promote optimal postural tone enhancing their ability to be holistically engaged partners in their preventative and rehabilitative care.

Monika is active in a number of networking groups and task forces, including the Neurodegenerative Diseases NG, Parkinsonism & Related Disorders TF and Alzheimer’s Disease TF; the Athlete Development and Sports Rehab NG; the International NG Refugee Empowerment TF; the Aging Research & Geriatric Rehab NG and Cognition in Aging TF; the Stroke Movement Interventions TF and Aphasia and Communications Disorders TF; and the Arts and Neuroscience NG. She has presented Alexander technique based research and instructional courses at numerous international conferences, including 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 ACRM conferences, and the 2019 ACRM Spring Meeting.

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