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Didi Cooper (ITEC, IPTI) Therapies: Holistic, Sports, Deep-Tissue, Thai-Yoga & Indian Head, Aromatherapy massage & Reflexology. A practitioner since 1999 with a “unique multi-disciplined” approach to Body-Work, with experience of treating a wide range of conditions from back pain to depression. I discovered complementary therapies & yoga, breathing & meditation techniques as a result of a long period of debilitating stress related illness & have never looked back. I undertake regular professional development courses to keep up to date with current practice & network extensively as a member of a number of professional bodies, including Embody. Over the coming year I will add chinese Tui-Na massage to my repertoire. I trained with some of the best, most experienced & committed practitioners you could find, often moonlighters from prestigious London colleges, including London School of Sports Massage. I hold clinics at four South London centres & have established a very varied & extensive client base who value my ability to draw on my training & acquired knowledge to adapt a very specific programme to best suit individual needs. |
My name is Megan Durrani and I qualified as a beauty/massage therapist in 1997 to BTEC level. I worked for Dermalogica Skin Care Company for 8 years doing beauty, spa and holistic treatments. Whilst there, I studied to become an aromatherapist, reflexologist and then went on to learn Ayurvedic massage. I then took a three year diploma in Ayurvedic Medicine and completed my case studies in Sri Lanka. Here I did my clinical exposure in Ayurvedic hospitals. At present I am teaching Swedish Body Massage and Anatomy and physiology at a college of further education. |
Mark Webster qualified as a therapist in 2003. He then went on to do further courses to widen his experience and gain more knowledge. He has over 5 years experience in massage and he hopes to further his career by helping others cure their ailments. Mark is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the International Council of Holistic Therapists. |
I have worked with people all my working life, as a healer, a teacher and as a carer s. After having studied Yoga, Qi Gong, Meditation and Medical Anthropology, I trained in Shiatsu as a way of integrating the treatment of spiritual, emotional and physical conditions. I have been treating people with Shiatsu for over four years with a wide variety of conditions. |
Camille BSc.(Hons)Lic.Ac.MBAcC, has graduated in Acupuncture from LCTA (London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) in 2004 and in Patent Chinese herbal medicine in 2008 (which she is now qualified to prescribe). Before resettling in London she acquired experience working in a successful interdisciplinary clinic in Belgium with an Osteopath, Kinesiologist and Acupuncturist-Herbalist, as well as developing her own private practice. Once returned to the capital she worked in private clinics as well as in the NHS Gateway Clinic, an award-winning centre of Chinese Medicine in Lambeth Hospital, South London. Having accomplished an Ear Acupuncture course with John Tindall in 2006, she complements body and ear acupuncture for more effective treatments, as well as using Tui Na massage techniques, Moxibustion, Guasha an dietary advice where necessary.
Camille Van de Velde is fully qualified and a member of the main regulatory body for TCM in the United Kingdom, BAcC (www.acupuncture.org.uk) www.camillevdv.com |
Jacqueline John Dip CNM, BANT a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist and trained at the College of Naturopathic Medicine. As a member of BANT, The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy and governing body, she is fully insured and bound by their strict code of conduct and ethics. Further courses in Applied Kinesiology and Indian Head Massage are incorporated into her work. Consultations: 1hr - £65 Follow Ups: 40 minutes £40 |
Martine started practising sivananda yoga in 2003 she realised the profound effect on her both physically and spiritually. After studying ballet as a child and young adult,she developed an understanding of yoga quickly. She continued to practise other styles of yoga. Astanga,Vinyassa dynamic flow and Iyenger. In 2006 she wanted to deepen her practise and went to Kerala in India and studied Yoga,Meditation and Pranayama. In 2008 she went back to India,where she completed a yoga teacher training course with Yoga arts in Goa. Martine has also done workshops with many respected teachers. Her classes at St aubyns are beginners/general Vinyassa flow with modifications for different levels. |
Mala Bissoon Bsc., MNIMH, MCPP, ITEC |
Having been inspired by my godmother Chris Stormer, a renowned reflexologist, I finished my training 6 years ago at the British School of Complementary Therapy. Even now I never cease to be amazed by the benefits reflexology brings to common aliments such as digestive disorders, asthma, anxiety, stress and depression. As well as its amazing effect to alleviate some of the side effects of pregnancy such as heartburn, constipation, nausea/vomiting, and highblood pressure. In 2003 I subsequently went on to further develop my therapeutic skills and studied Indian Head Massage at the London Centre of Indian Champissage and have been to Asia several times learning Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, (a combination of deep tissue massage, yoga-based assisted stretching in harmony with rhythmic breathing) and Thai Yoga Massage. |
Born in Buenos Aires, Maria Durand has studied various different physical disciplines including Dance, Physical Theatre, Shiatsu, Therapeutic Massage and Reiki. She also trained as a yoga teacher with Anne Marie Newland. Through these studies she came to Bowen therapy, finding a system which is highly effective and safe to use on anyone with any condition from sports injuries to chronic or organ complaints. At the International School of Bowen Therapy, she found an amazing technique that allows the body to make the appropriate adjustments to realign and balance itself, improving health and well-being. The basic Bowen move is a gentle cross-fibre manipulation of the fascia or connective tissue combined with 2 minutes intervals of relaxation between sequences. Each treatment is tailored specially for each person's needs. Bowen technique brings out the body's power to heal itself and restore energy flow for a stronger happier life. Maria offers Bowen treatments, Reiki, Shiatsu and Chair massage sessions. |
Hi, my name is Karl and I am a Reiki Master and an Avatar Master. I discovered Reiki when it helped me to overcome some issues that conventional medicine was unable to address. As a result, I decided to learn and practice Reiki myself. Soon afterwards, I discovered Avatar, an incredible self-empowerment course. Along with many other Avatar Masters, I travel around the world teaching Avatar to thousands of people. The combination of Reiki and Avatar helped me to realise how wonderful life is and gave me the clarity to decide what I want to do in my life. I now know that my life's purpose is to help others to empower themselves and I believe that Reiki and Avatar are the perfect way for me to do this. |
Paola Bassanese is a member of the Complementary Therapists Association (Embody) specialising in Natural Face Lift Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Nutrition. She also practices in Harley Street and has achieved excellent results in treating:
You will feel like you have just had a mini-holiday after one of her legendary treatments. Paola worked in the corporate sector for 15 years before starting her holistic therapies practice. Paola's clients include marathon runners, office workers, entrepreneurs, writers, dancers, singers, young mothers, yoga and Pilates teachers. She has treated runners in the Flora London Marathon 2007 and sportspeople at Thundercat Racing World Championship 2007, and she participated in the Guinness Massage World Record. Our therapist Paola Bassanese of Energya Ltd has been identified as a rising star in the Courvoisier The Future 500 list. Paola Bassanese has been hand-picked by a high profile judging panel of leading entrepreneurs. The judges have screened hundreds of applications from a variety of business and creative sectors. The CVTF500 network, founded in 2007, is one of the UK's leading and most dynamic professional networks, recognising and rewarding the country's most innovative business brains and creative talent. For a full list of members of the CVTF500 visit www.cvtf500.com www.energya.co.uk |
Fan Eustace is a classically trained homoeopath graduating form the University of Westminster. My earlier background is in Interior Design. I was drawn to homoepathy after my 2 year old daughter developed eczema and I was not happy with the idea of steroid creams for the rest of her life. Clinical experiene includes treating patients at the Westminster polytecnic, private pratice and with the Travelling Homoepaths Collective acute drop in clinic. |
Kelly McSherry is qualified in Counselling, Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. |
