My Story

People often ask me about my work: about why I am passionate about change and transformation, and how I found the Alexander Technique. It would be easy for me to tell you a story about a young singer with a jaw problem. About how her functioning was so affected at a young age that a surgeon recommended reconstructive jaw surgery at 18. And how, luckily, she decided that choice would be too drastic. She instead came across an Alexander Technique teacher who helped her address not just her jaw problem, but all of the subsequent physical habits that she didn't even realize were holding her back from achieving her goals.

She sang better, she felt better, she even looked physically different. And the jaw problem? She realized that it wasn't ever really the problem, but just a symptom. And it would be a true and compelling story. In fact, it's my true and compelling story. But it's not the end of the story.

The truth is, I just told you the story of how I came to find the Alexander Technique but not how it helped me find my work and my passion.

Everything changed for me the distinct moment I realized that even when I didn’t understand how, I did have a choice. I could make more intentional choices about the way I moved, lived, and approached the world. And that changed everything.

I discovered how (and who) I wanted to be in the world.

I didn't have to be someone defined by pain and limited by things I thought were just a way of life, and I definitely wasn't someone stuck always responding to the world around me. And it's the reason I am committed to helping others make the vital shift in their lives - to rediscover and fully embody their best Self. I’ve written a book, an invitational exploration, to share my passion for change and transformation with the world. Informed by research, these principles of holistic change, and stories of personal triumph, Embracing the Unknown: Exploring the Pathways to Change is a thoughtful and creative exploration of what it means to change.

I had strategies to both see and address whatever was in front of me. having the knowledge to develop tools and make the changes I wanted in my life, I had a choice. And that choice changed everything.

As an innovative and strategic thinker, Lisa DeAngelis has applied a broad array of experiences to inform her intuitive approach to “doing” life. Walking with individuals through the meaningful intersections of their lives is an integral part of her purpose and mission. She’s always valued expressing herself through words, and becoming a published author is the culmination of a dream she once thought unattainable.

Lisa has lived in New York City since April 2021 after spending the previous decade living in Chicago. As a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique since 2009, she has worked with an extensive clientele of musicians, actors, athletes, and medical and business professionals. She has coached women through personal and career transitions, supporting them in embracing change and living their best lives.

Lisa works professionally in private personal management and is committed to leading authentically and living with intention. She is proud of her daily mindfulness practices, meaningful relationships, and capacity to support the things, people, and causes she is passionate about (including opera and the arts). She loves preparing (and enjoying!) good food, has a weakness for a well-made drink, and is always up for a cup of coffee.