Bridget has been working as a therapist since 1974. Her approach is integrative and humanistic. She works with the person who comes for sessions with her, accompanying them on their unique journey, providing an environment in which they are able to find their own inner wisdom, their own inner resources, which have not been available to them, and where they feel safe to go where they need to go. This environment is one of realness, acceptance and understanding. She is ready to work with any issues they bring. The dialogue between her and the person who comes for sessions is central, and around that, her range can extend from the spiritual and transcendental to bodywork and emotional release. She follows the lead of the person who comes for sessions, so it is up to them where they go. At the same time, she offers what she has to offer in the sessions.
The first session is half price, so both can decide whether it feels right to work together.
Bridget also leads FamilyConstellation workshops, teaches Bodywork and Emotional Release, and the Transcendental, on the Diploma in Counselling at Tower Hamlets College, and is planning to run Relationship Workshops.
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Pauline qualified as an Alexander Technique Practitioner in 1983. Since then she has gained experience working with a wide range of people. She has been one of the resident Alexander Technique Teachers at the Birmingham Conservatiore of Music since 1995 and has also taught at Royal Academy of Music. Pauline also teaches regularly at the Imperial College Health Centre as part of a multidisciplinary team of complementary health practitioners seeing staff, students and local residents. In 1993 Pauline completed a one year introductory course in group psychotherapy at the Institute of Group Analysis which she finds very helpful in her teaching.
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A member of the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) currently qualified in Holistic massage, Aromatherapy, On-site massage, Deep tissue massage, Pregnancy massage, Reflexology and Reiki 1&2. Since first qualifying in 2004, Yuriko has continuously taken further courses to increase her skill set and knowledge in complementary therapies using a holistic approach to treatments. Yuriko is originally from
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Mary has been involved in health care for over 20 years. She originally trained as a nurse in the 80s, and went on to train as a massage therapist in 1990 after discovering the benefits of complementary medicine . She studied nutritional medicine at the Plaskett college, which was a turning point in her life. Mary qualified in 1993, and has been in practice since then. She feels passionate about healthy living, and enjoys working together with clients to bring the body back to balance . Mary is a member of BANT, the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy. In addition to consultations, Mary holds workshops, and writes articles about healthy living. She is also involved in further study to enhance her skills as a practitioner. Eat well, Live well.
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Jo has been a physiotherapist since 1978. Jo is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and is registered with BUPA and all major insurance companies.
Her growing interest in stress and its effects on the body led her to undertake widespread post-graduate training in holistic and energetic medicine, which she incorporates into her physiotherapy treatments. Jo has been a reflexologist for 10 years and is extremely gifted in educating her clients in how to creatively maintain their own long-term health and well-being.
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Marianne Simonin is a qualified yoga teacher (BWY) and has been teaching Hatha Yoga for 20 years. Her interest in Ayurveda & Tantra has influenced her work and she encourages her students to realize the importance of personal practice.
Marianne is also a qualified massage therapist and has been practising for the past 15 years. She has a strong interest in Ayurvedic medicine and is also a qualified Level 1 Reiki Practitioner.
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Sally has returned from her sabbatical in France for a period of research and study! She is available for new and returning patients.
Sally is a mother of three, including twins. She trained at the College of Homeopathy and Centre of Homeopathic education in London. She is also a registered member of the Society of Homeopaths.
Sally believes in empowering patients to use homeopathy themselves and as well as treating patients she is available to run workshops for people interested in learning to use homeopathy at home in simple acute situations for themselves and their family.
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Lia has been a massage therapist for many years and has worked at Holistic Health for the last eight years. She is an experienced Capoeira practitioner and has worked extensively in Germany, France, Brazil and the UK. She also has a qualification in myofascial release.
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Beth qualified ten years ago as a relationship counsellor and psycho-sexual therapist and is an Accredited Member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and of BASRT (British Association of Sexual and Relationship Therapy). She holds Diplomas in Psycho-dynamic Marital and Couple Counselling and in Psycho-Sexual Therapy from London Marriage Guidance, and works in Holistic Health as a Relate Licensed Counsellor. She is happy to see couples or individuals who want to work on any aspect of their relationship. She also works in situations where relationships are ending and is a Family Consultant to Collaborative Lawyers, helping individuals through the divorce process.
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A dedicated and enthusiastic massage practitioner, whose bodywork skills are underpinned by her background in mainstream Physiotherapy. This coupled with her travels to Asia to study Thai Yoga, Thai Foot Massage and the power of Ayurveda give her treatments a wonderful credibility and allow Ola to combine these skills with western techniques.
Following on from her initial training as a Physiotherapist, Ola discovered a much greater passion for bodywork and pain relief. Her unique blend of mainstream, complementary and energy disciplines affords Ola a speciality in integrated massage therapy.
Ola believes that in tailoring a massage to the individual and their needs using multiple modalities, the results are much greater.
Treatments combine elements of shiatsu, Thai massage, Indian head, trigger points, lymphatic drainage and muscle energy techniques.
Ola feels very strongly that an active lifestyle along with general healthy living are the keys to lifelong good health. When she has time to relax, she can be found photographing the world or playing ping pong in London Fields.
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Julia Jeremiah takes a holistic view of massage, healing and life and believes that one cannot be separated from the other. The uppermost aim in her treatment is to equip everyone with an individual toolbox in order to become his or her own pathfinder and to be able to access the powers within. Julia was honoured and privileged enough to be guided and taught by wonderful teachers all over the world, who shared their knowledge and wisdom with beyond textbooks. Having studied and worked in Europe, Africa and India Julia feels dedicated and committed to share and offer her experiences and knowledge.
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Michael Patrick is a registered practitioner of the Bowen Technique. He has treated people of all ages from newborns to the elderly. He is experienced in treating a variety of conditions, and has had particular success treating clients with long-term injuries including shoulder and back pain, and RSI.
Michael is also a qualified specialist in Mind Body Bowen, which addresses the links between emotional and physical well-being. Many of Michael’s clients work in the fashion and media industry. Mind Body Bowen has proven extremely effective in helping them to release tension and retained stress, as well as helping with particular physical problems. Michael was motivated to become a Bowen Practioner after experiencing the technique himself. He went in preparation for a surgical operation, and found that the treatment had a huge impact on his physical well-being more generally. Michael is a full member of Bowtech.
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Indira is qualified as a Metamorphic Technician and Reflexologist. Whilst studying about Metamorphic Technique she became interested in Reflexology and went onto complete a course at The Central London School of Reflexology qualifying in 2005. Indira is a member of the Metamorphic Association and the Association of Reflexologists. Indira is also qualified as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher.
Fiona has been working in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine her entire working life, beginning with qualifying as a Massage Therapist in 1984 (Member of Embody) after she left school, and going on to become a Medical Herbalist in 1996 (Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists). With the desire to pass some of her skills and knowledge on to others, Fiona gained her Teaching qualification (PGCE) in 2004.
She is trained in a variety of massage techniques including Hot Stone Fusion Massage, Medical Massage, and specialises in Massage for Pregnancy, Labour, and the Postnatal period. She brings a great deal of knowledge to this area of speciality, including being a Well Mother Teacher, qualified to teach Massage Therapists Pregnancy Massage, as well as combining her knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Herbal Medicine, and Nutrition for Pregnancy.
Fiona has also trained in a variety of fields of energetic work including Reiki, Ear Acupuncture, and Flower Remedies and feels these complement her skills and enhance her Clinical Practice. She also makes her own Ear Candles and offers this treatment to her Clients.
In between running a practice from Holistic Health and a Home Clinic in Tulse Hill, SW2, she teaches short courses and workshops to Adults in different topics focussed around Herbal Medicine and Massage, including practical sessions on Making Herbal Remedies and Making Natural Skin Care Products, Labour Massage Techniques for Birth Partners, and HypnoBirthing.
Clare has been practising complementary treatments since 1996. She is the principal colonic hydrotherapist at Holisitic Health. She qualified with distinction and is registered with the Association and Register of Colon Hydrotherapists and, the Guild of Colon Hydrotherapists, the two leading governing bodies for hydrotherapy. She is also a fully qualified Aromatherapist gaining her diploma with the School of Holistic Aromatherapy. She is a member of the International Federation of Aromatherapists. Clare is also a Reiki practitioner.
Kieran is a fully qualified practitioner of acupuncture and a registered member of the ATCM. He has studied Traditional Chinese Medicine for 5 years atMiddlesex University. This included both acupuncture and herbal medicine, in addition to other techniques such as moxibustion and cupping therapy. He gained experience treating a wide range of conditions at theAsante Academy in Archway for 2 years, and also practised acupuncture for pain relief at the Whittington and North Middlesex hospitals. In his final year he received a diploma fromBeijing University after a 5 month placement at the Xiyuan and Zhongri hospitals where he received further training from some of China’s most experienced doctors.Kieran gained an interest in TCM through his background in Karate and believes the mental aspect of his training has been invaluable to his development as an acupuncturist.
Enthusiastic and passionate about Pilates, Natalia is a capable and experienced Pilates matwork teacher. Natalia qualified with Pilates foundation UK and continually updates her skills at postgraduate level.
A qualified practitioner, Joan is a registered member of the Craniosacral Therapy Association. She has extensive experience working with mothers and babies, children, women in pregnancy, musculo-skeletal issues and has worked with individuals with acquired brain injury and mental health issues. She is trained in Somatic Trauma Therapy and is a qualified Doula.
Joan is also an assistant tutor on the Anatomy and Physiology course with the CTET (Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust) and a supervisor of Craniosacral Therapy at the CTET student clinic in Islington.
Acupuncturist, registered midwife and member of the British Acupuncture Council.
Alison began her career in the NHS in 1968 as a nurse and then she moved on to midwifery. During the years of practice as a midwife she recognised the powerful ability of the body and mind to alter a process as dynamic as birth, which could not be understood using a modern medical model. This led her to train in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Alison enjoys the challenge of a general practice while at the same time specialising in pregnancy work.
Lorraine Cooper has been practising Sports and Remedial Massage since March 2004. She obtained a BTEC diploma from the London School of Sports Massage and is a member of the Sports Massage Association (SMA). Lorraine also has a qualification in Myofascial Release Techniques and incorporates this into her massage treatments. Lorraine is also qualified in Indian Head Massage.
Karyn Chappell is an enthusiastic and capable Pilates Foundation Matwork Teacher. She enjoys teaching and encouraging others to reach their goals and true potential. Karen also has an extensive knowledge of anatomy and pathology and can adapt the Pilates class to suit most clients. Her specialist interest is sports injuries and rehabilitation. She uses Pilates to help maintain form during injury and to speed up recovery. Karyn is trained in the use of small equipment such as hand weights, resistance bands, gym balls and overballs.
An enthusiastic and ethical Podiatrist who is committed to postgraduate learning, Tracy has a caring and friendly approach and this is extended to both patients and colleagues. Articulate, enthusiastic, and with a warm approach to patient care, she has utilised her innate abilities to connect with people on many different levels; her excellent communication and patient management skills were nurtured during her time spent in general practice. Combining these attributes with several years in senior practice management roles has uniquely equipped Tracy with a wonderful balance of practice management ability and, more importantly, patient care.
Tracy’s natural empathy and a desire to work more directly with patients were the deciding factors in her subsequent training and qualifying.
The culmination of her industry, tenacity and overriding desire to help people is Tracy’s 2008 acquisition of Holistic Health. She is committed to continuing the excellence established by its founder, Josephine Smith Oliver, to whom Tracy feels great personal and professional admiration, and also to develop Holistic Health in ways that continue to meet the ever-growing and shifting needs of its current and future client base.
Tracy is registered with the Health Professions Council, and is a member of the British Chiropody and Podiatry Association. She keeps up to date with all the latest developments in the field, and constantly updates her skills at postgraduate level. Tracy is currently studying a postgraduate degree at Durham University and has been accepted onto the next Masters in Podiatric Surgery at Glasgow Caledonian. She specialises in Biomechanics and Podo-Paediatrics (the study of infant feet and their development).
Shirley Briggs qualified in a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling at the University of East London in July 2000.
Heidi is currently away training to become an Osteopath. We are proud of her journey and welcome her back to Holistic Health once she has finished training.
Heidi practices Holistic Massage and Sports Massage at Holistic Health, holding both ITEC and APNT qualifications for these treatments. She also holds a BSc(hons) in Herbal Medicine and is a member of the BCMA .
Treatments are tailored to the individual. This is achieved by enquiring about individual preferences, taking a brief case history and targeting problem areas identified by the patient and Heidi before/during the treatment . The aim of the treatment is to provide therapeutic relief from pain and stiffness as well as leaving patients relaxed and refreshed.
Anstey is a qualified STOTT PILATES trained instructor. She has a wide background in creative movement and voice and has worked with a large cross-section of the community, ranging from the very young to the frail and elderly. Anstey is also a PSI (Posture Stability Instructor) from the Later Life training group. Anstey’s classes are very much dependent on the individual participants.