Actor Testimonials

Carter Redwood, Actor

"Working with Belinda has helped me unlock more nuance in my work and my life. I always feel more grounded and connected to my body and voice after our sessions. Her adjustments are subtle but they make a big difference for me in terms of flow and ease in what I’m doing."

FBI: International (Paramount), Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (Max), The Long Road Home (ABC)

Brian Altemus, Actor

“I feel like a kid when I get to spend time with Belinda. Free from worry and stress— able to play. Not only has my presence in acting improved since working with Belinda, but so has my presence in my own life. I cannot recommend spending time with Belinda enough. Throw away judgement, and remember what it felt like to play as a child.”

Mean Girls (2024 Film), Time Traveler’s Wife (HBO), Pretty Little Liars (HBO)

Ana Isabelle, Actor/Singer-Songwriter/Dancer

“Belinda’s work is magic. It’s a before and after to me as an actor. It was thanks to her that I understood clearly how to work with my energy on stage and camera. Additionally, Belinda as a person is an angel that motivates you to be the best actor and human you can possibly be! I love her and her way of teaching Alexander Technique. She changed my game forever.”

West Side Story (2021 Film), Imprisoned (Film), Dementia 13 (Film), West Side Story (Off Broadway)

Esco Jouley, Clown

“It's so great to work with Belinda because of her vast knowledge and experience. Belinda has mentored and coached me while I was developing new roles for Broadway and on-camera. She is able to tailor her sessions to fit every individual actor and non-actor, giving them their own unique experience. You will leave her session feeling heard, respected and able to use the tools you learn in everyday life and acting.”

State of the Union (Sundance TV), Inventing Anna (Netflix), Merry Me (New York Theatre Workshop), High Maintenance (HBO)

Peter Gray Lewis, Actor

“Belinda Mello is genius at her craft. When it comes to melding the craft of acting with an open expressive instrument I can think of no one I have ever worked with who has helped me more than Belinda. She enables me to unlock those places where I would get in the way of the energy, emotion and life that is flowing through me from moment to moment, whether it be for the camera, for the stage or in life. I cannot recommend her enough. She is a great artist and a great soul. Thank you, Belinda.”

The Blacklist (NBC), Dirty John (Netflix), Motherless Brooklyn (Film)

Gui Agustini, Actor

“Belinda is outstandingly wonderful to work with. Her sensibility, kindness, expertise and passion for the Alexander technique are marvelous. I learned so much about breathing, finding my center, and using my voice/body in more efficient and economical ways. I’m super grateful for the amazing experiences I had with Belinda and I couldn’t recommend her enough”

The Time Traveler’s Wife (HBO), The Black Belt (MaxLatam), Spidey and His Amazing Friends (Disney+)

Stephen Webber, Actor

“Belinda has helped me with difficult material for the stage for years. Every time I brought in something I was working on, she opened it up in a new, surprising and immensely helpful way. I always left her room better prepared to work- more in my body and free to move. If you are interested in acting and how the Alexander Technique can help, then I highly recommend Belinda."

With SITI nationally and internationally: FALLING & LOVING (with STREB Extreme Action), The Bacchae, Hanjo, Lost in the Stars

Mitchel Kawash, Actor & Singer

“One of the most impactful things I did while preparing for “Joan Joyce” was going to my Alexander Teacher, Belinda Mello, for coaching and movement support. Not only is Belinda an extremely gifted practitioner of the Alexander Technique, she is also wonderful at helping actors connect movement, thought, and awareness in ways that are simple and powerful.

Over the course of “Joan Joyce”, I play six different supporting characters, and I wanted to clearly differentiate them without distracting from the story. I had been trying to give the characters individual stances or mannerisms, but I found this made me feel restricted and uncomfortable onstage. After a few minutes of watching me work, Belinda said, “I think there are differences in how these characters relate to space.” And immediately the world opened up. One character exists in a large, expansive space; one thinks of himself as being in a box separate from other characters; one (a kid) lives in a world that is bouncy. Suddenly, the characters became dynamic, and I could listen and respond freely because I was no longer forcing myself into limiting physical shapes that presupposed how the characters moved and acted.

I’ve gone to Belinda for support on a number of projects over the years, and one of the things I love about working with her is that we’re always trying to find a “way in” that works for that particular role. Often we’re working in a completely different manner than the way in which we approached the last project. We have discussions about the role’s function in the script, the director’s vision, the story’s time period, or the character’s worldview while always tying everything to movement. It’s an incredibly exciting process of exploration and discovery.”

Me the People (Off-Broadway)

Kyra Leroux, Actor/Dancer/Singer

“Belinda’s passion for movement and human connection is inspiring. Her compassion, curiosity, and playfulness facilitate deep exploration and vulnerability each session. While working with Belinda, I feel safe and empowered to explore and access new parts of myself which have led to a new kind of inner freedom. She has opened my mind to new ways of thinking about my body within space, as well as given me tools to access emotions within my body that I’ve immediately integrated into my work as an actor and my life. If you’re interested in feeling energized, creatively inspired, open, and confident, I highly recommend working with Belinda. “

Monster High 2 (Nickelodeon), Riverdale (CW), Firefly Lane (Netflix), Schmigadoon (Universal)

Cristina Pitter, Artist and Abolitionist

“My experiences and learnings of AT [Alexander Technique] remain a beautiful constant in my life, even when not practicing daily. Through Belinda’s teachings I’ve been able to create a foundation of ease, presence, and intention in my body, which is the main tool of my artistry.”

John Backstrom, Writer/Director/Actor

“Training with Belinda gave me so many practical tools to use in my work, as well as a better understanding of my whole "bio-psycho-social" self. Belinda's AT training not only changed how I approach my work, but it changed how I move through life. The work can seem a little confusing or vague at first, but Belinda's playful, practical, holistic approach made it feel accessible, especially because she nurtures such a supportive, thoughtful, and curious environment. I think I started working with Belinda because I wanted to become more aware of my unconscious habits, both physical and behavioral. What I gained was a much deeper understanding of my whole self; a renewed sense of agency over how I show up in the world and in my work. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't utilize some aspect of what I learned through training with Belinda.”

Kim Savarino, Actor, Dancer, & Choreographer

"Alexander Technique has helped me find ease, flow, and responsiveness in my work and life. AT has been incredibly supportive on set, on stage, and in auditions — through my work with Belinda, I can easily connect to my body and my artistry. Studying AT allows me to focus on my craft (instead of on nerves, tension, or anxiety!) and is endlessly useful in my work as an actor and dancer."

Andrew Boszhardt, Actor/Writer/Producer

“I came to Belinda when I was fresh to acting and immediately found our work made me more present, embodied, and imaginative. Some days we do animal work. Other days we work through an audition or focus on releasing habitual tension. Our sessions are always fun but highly productive. I can say without hesitation that she has made me a more integrated and open artist. I cannot recommend her enough.”

Reiko Aylesworth, Actor

“Belinda has revealed so much about the habitual things I do that I never knew. This allows me to make informed and healthy decisions. Her work is productive though gentle and fun. The studio is beautiful.”

24 (Fox), Aliens vs. Pradator: Requiem (Film)

Catherine Chadwick

“Freedom of breath, movement, and thought. Belinda has the intuition, knowledge, sincerity and good humor to work with you for you to allow all of this to come together — as well as a keen eye!”

Hayley Spivey, Actor

“I first came to Belinda because I was looking for a simple reintroduction into the Alexander Technique. What I found was a gracious, excited teacher who reminded me why I love training. Belinda is fantastic at drawing attention to our individual ways of using our bodies while prioritizing our comfort and wellbeing above all. I have learned so much about how my body moves through this world, which has helped me find the differences between me and the characters I play. I feel as though I leave class with techniques to explore on my own time while eagerly awaiting our next session. Belinda is a fantastic, warm person who knows her stuff. I am so, so grateful I found her.“