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1-1 Balance Session

If you want an individual assessment about your pain or your posture, this is the place to begin. In this personalized session, you’ll have the opportunity to explain your concerns and for Jean to get you started so you feel the relief possible from the Balance guidelines. This gives you a taste of how different Balance is from conventional directions. You will know a lot more about your body and how to take care of yourself immediately.

In person in the San Francisco Bay Area, or virtually. Half hour or hour session.

Jean teaches 1-1 sessions. Pricing is $125/hour (30 minutes or 1 hour visit). She’s doing them at her home and via zoom. To schedule a session, click on the button below and state your date preferences and time of day you’re thinking. Jean will respond in 24-48 hours.

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What We Cure:

Sciatica

Scoliosis

Slipped or herniated disc

Pre and post back surgery

Postural problems
(slouching, swayback, kyphosis)

Body Tension

Joint pain
(knees, elbows, shoulders, hips, neck etc.)

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Customized Balance Foundations Course

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Free Class Reduces Back Pain

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In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to put your pelvis (butt) on your chair so your skeleton is more aligned. It’s truly simple but it will be new, different from how you usually sit. The best part is that you’ll have a way to sit that is doable and comfortable. The same guidelines that take your pain away also straighten your posture. Give it a try, see for yourself.

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Foundation Course

The Foundations Course is for anyone who wants to learn the basic guidelines that reduce pain and dramatically improve your posture. Over the 3 live classes, we will focus on sitting, standing, bending, walking, lying on the side and back. Throughout the course, you will receive individual feedback so the course is specific to your body and your needs.

The 3 live classes (2 hours per class) are limited to 6 students of any age and of any fitness level. One of the biggest benefits from this course is that you will be able to apply your new skills to everyday activities in your life. You’ll be delighted with how much you learn about your own body!
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Weekly Coaching

Join me live to address your Balance questions, Friday mornings at 9 am (PT, noon ET). Most answers are provided by practice so I can see what you are doing. If you are wondering if you are doing Balance “right” here’s your opportunity to get guidance.

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Yoga in Balance

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In this Balance yoga class, Jean teaches you how to align your spine so you are always safe no matter the pose. When you do Balanced yoga, you will experience the powerful ancient benefits that come from your spine being aligned and elongated. Attend this class to practice invigorating, safe and beneficial yoga poses.

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Heal Your Pain & Posture Weekly Class

Join Jean virtually every Friday at 12 pm PT on Zoom.

Each week, Jean focuses on a different topic related to natural alignment that puts your body back together again so aches and pains disappear.

Here are just some of the important topics Jean teaches you in these weekly classes:

  • Sit/stand at your computer pain free
  • Bend safely
  • Stand comfortably
  • Eliminate neck and shoulder pain
  • Do yoga safely
  • Distinguish between tension and relaxation
  • Eliminate your aches and pains


Each class is $25 USD. Click here to view the calendar with upcoming classes.

NEW If you register for the class you will be given a complimentary recording of the class whether you attend or not.

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What My Students Say

"I tried everything. Cortisone injections. Physical therapy. Osteopathy. Acupuncture. Chiropractic. Feldenkrais. The only thing I hadn't done was to see a faith healer. At the end of my rope, scraping the bottom of the barrel, Jean was my last chance for happiness . . . . Thanks to Jean's exceptional skill and warm comedic humor, my sciatic pain is 100 times better."
Mark BlackburnAge 83
BTW You are one of the best teachers I’ve ever worked with in any subject area for several reasons: Kindness, Humor, Professionalism, Going above and beyond to help the student, Ongoing continuing education and evolution, Excellent teaching methodology—both intellectual and hands on/experiential Making class fun, Making sure students understand the process which is very common sense once understood, Gentle retraining of body and mind Understanding of each individual student and their particulars needs, working with rather against various issues, Acceptance of where each student is and non-judgment.
Debra Cohn
I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping me be pain free for the past month. For the past 16 years my mid back always hurt and the only relief I got was from lying down on the ground with my knee's bent. But now I have not had to do that for the past month. Big big thank you!
Candice Kosty
After years of frequent chiropractic visits to try to contain lower back and more severely neck muscle pain I, for the first time, am optimistic that I have found an approach that can enable me to be basically pain free for the long run. The Balance method is so intuitive and basic that it immediately makes sense. This really should be taught in kindergarten for everyone!
Per Bjorke
I really, really, REALLY loved Jean Couch's presentation today! I loved the energy she brought to the class, and I've been thinking about my posture all night, and how much she helped to improve it in the short time that she presented. I think it is a very valuable lesson that I can help my future clients attain.
Anonymous Responsestudent of Occupational Therapy, San Jose State
Jean Couch is an inspiration! - One year ago, my back was in so much pain, I was down on the floor praying for a miracle. That same night, I learned about Noelle Perez, and a woman in California (Jean Couch) who had studied with Noelle and taught her principles. After one year of studying with Jean, and applying the principles taught by Noelle, I’ve almost forgotten I have any back problem at all.
Diana Darby
After five years of posterior hip, leg, and low back pain and several offers of various surgeries that 'might' help, I finally found significant, lasting relief from Jean Couch and Balance. Jean's in-depth knowledge of anatomy and explanations how the human body moves have helped me understand the 'why' behind the guidelines and practice. I was shocked at the immediate pain relief I experienced! After a year and a half of working with Jean I have learned how to find comfort and ease in my body by taking advantage of gravity and bone alignment
Beth Kubicki
Jean Couch is an inspiration! I joined her classes because I want to have better posture. Not only am I improving my "looks", I am also learning anatomically healthy ways to sit, stand and use my body in comfort. Jean has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She gives clear instructions, demonstrations and explanations and is entertaining and encouraging at the same time. Initially hesitant to join her Zoom classes, I now look forward to them and enjoy the luxury of learning in my own home.
Marjan Wilkes
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your work. I've tried so many things, but I've seen the most progress from working with you. It calms me to know I'm in good hands.
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Balance Certification Training

Four times a year, Jean offers 8 students a 30 hour course on learning the anatomy, guidelines and the practice of Balance. This course is designed for people who have a desire to teach these principles to others. Jean teaches her students how to see the difference between Balanced and out of Balanced bodies. This is also for people who don’t necessarily have a desire to teach, but who want a comprehensive, in depth experience of Balance. The course is taught virtually over Zoom and is an interactive experience with Jean and other students.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The aspects of human anatomy that specifically apply to Balance
  • To open your eyes to perceive the characteristics of Balance in each person
  • To use specific Balance principles to eliminate your own tightness, pain and discomfort
  • To practice the new guidelines you’ve learned for every position so they become second nature
  • The practice of Balance and how to be aware of your body from moment to moment
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Yoga Classes

As the author of, “The Runner’s Yoga Book” (in print since 1979), Jean has an extensive background in teaching yoga. For years, this book was the #1 recommended yoga book for beginners by the Yoga Journal.

To get your ebook copy today, click here.

Jean’s goal is to teach you yoga so you never get injured. Jean teaches you how to understand and practice each pose so you have a protective informational basis for safety. Each class theme can vary.

Here are some examples of popular yoga class themes:
  • Forward and back bending
  • Strengthening the hips
  • Standing and reclining poses

Yoga Class: 4 week live, virtual course on Zoom (2 hours per class). There is no limit to the amount of people who can register for this call. Jean teaches and demonstrates for safe practice and the release of tension and stress.

Yoga Class with Individual Feedback: This 4 week live, virtual course on Zoom (2 hours per class) includes Jean’s individual feedback and is limited to only 8 people.

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Balance Center Workshops

Jean teaches workshops on topics that:

  • need time, anywhere from two hours to day-long,
  • have been requested by a student,
  • Jean gets the notion she wants to explore a topic more thoroughly.


Topics vary from Yoga in Balance to Remobilizing Feet, to Safe Hamstring Stretches, etc. Check the calendar for upcoming topics, date, and time. If enrollment is limited sign up immediately to assure your attendance.

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Corporate Seminars

Anything is possible. These seminars are custom designed according to the need of the client. They vary from one-hour sessions on Sitting Comfortably at the Computer, to full week-end courses, to weekly courses addressing the needs of the participants. 

Click the button below to complete the form to list your needs and begin the discussion with Jean.

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