Health Practitioners

Alfredo qualified as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist in London at the Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust (CTET). He decided to study Craniosacral Therapy after suffering from chronic pain and getting great benefit from it. Alfredo has great passion for this wonderful approach to healing and he is committed to an ongoing exploration of it.

Amanda completed a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts and Visual Art from NSW University, Sydney, Australia in 1996 and in the same year began a different career in another form of art focussing on the human form: A diploma in Swedish massage, shortly followed in 1997 with a diploma in Remedial massage.

Andrew qualified with an honours degree from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. He is fully registered with and covered by BUPA, AXA PPP and all other healthcare schemes. He is highly experienced in all areas of musculo-skeletal diagnosis, treatment and advice on prevention of recurrence.

Barbara is committed to meet you with attention and to respect you as an individual. Through consultation, you will design the best treatment together. Based on her extensive training and years of working in various settings, she developed her own unique style, that combines a flow of relaxing and balancing strokes with deep and focused techniques when required.

Describing massage as a way to connect with people, Becky is an intuitive massage therapist who considers an emotional reading her clients an essential part of the process. With 15 years experience in bodywork she has gained a loyal following that includes sports enthusiasts, performers and professionals.

Beth was inspired towards bodywork during her travels in Thailand in 1989 where she received traditional Thai massage from an elderly local. She was so struck by the power of this Eastern treatment she first studied Thai massage before moving to Malaysia where she furthered her knowledge in deep oil-based techniques native to the country.

CHRIS HARRIS, BA hons DO, graduated as an Osteopath from the European School of Osteopathy in 1994 and according to him has not looked back since, having found his vocation. Of the main colleges in the UK the European School has the most substantial training in the field of Cranial Osteopathy. This is a refined and subtle form of the work.

Danila developed an interest in bodywork in the late 90s when she started practicing Yoga and fell in love with Traditional Thai Massage. After studying in Thailand, she obtained an ITEC Diploma in Anatomy Physiology and Massage and to this day continues to evolve her practice by attending post graduate courses and workshops.

Dr Martinez’s holistic approach begins with a consultation where your skin issues and concerns will be discussed at length. A diagnosis will be made and a management plan will be outlined tailored to your needs. He is happy to see patients of all ages. Dr Martinez also has specialised in cosmetic  procedures for both men and women.

Fabiana is a Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach. She graduated from the College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2016 and since then has been specialising in hormone imbalances and menopause, digestive disturbances, and autoimmunity conditions.

Georgina has been a practicing complementary massage therapist for over 16 years in London and Worcester. She has developed a unique approach that includes medicinal aromatherapy, deep tissue skills, the use of hot & cold stones as well as reiki to create a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience.

Gill is a registered Nutritional Therapist, graduating from the College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2016. She also went on to complete the foundation module with the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). Gill trained further in preconceptual and prenatal health, along with other areas of interest: gut microbiome and early life, anxiety, stress and the gut-mind connection.

Hayley is a qualified Chinese Medicine acupuncturist; massage therapist, reflexologist and Wellbeing Coach. Hayley uses a combined skill set of deep tissue massage,acupuncture and functional movement patterns and stretches to support the development of a more agile, less achy body.

Ilaria first qualified in 2008. She specializes in Holistic, Sports and remedial massage, Ayurvedic and Indian head massage, Manual lymphatic drainage, Acupressure therapy, Myofascial release, pregnancy and post-natal massage.

Jade uses a combination of therapeutic and deep tissue massage techniques as well as rhythm mobility, passive joint mobilisation, stretches, trigger point therapy and guided breath work with a main aim to provide people with the space and opportunity to step away from the world for a while, to rest and to be still.

Joanna is a holistic therapist practicing traditional Chinese Acupuncture including micro-systems such as auricular and Cosmetic /Facial acupuncture. She also practices Bowen Technique and Reiki. For 15 years Joanna has been helping people on their journey to better health. She works in a very holistic manner, so pays attention to every aspect of health that needs to be considered, the physical, emotional, and spiritual. She tailors her treatments to help the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Justin initially trained as a cranio-sacral therapist 20 years ago after seeing the transformative effect on his firstborn child. More recently, he graduated with a Masters in Osteopathy from the British School of Osteopathy where he took a particular interest in the treatment of complex chronic pain.

Gaining her qualification in 2005 from the Buteyko Breathing Association, Kathryn successfully used Buteyko to radically improve her own asthma. Kathryn finds that the technique is particularly effective in asthma, persistent cough, anxiety and panic attacks. Treatments are for adults as well as children.

As a therapist Katrina has a focus on relieving pain and promoting wellbeing. She is committed to expanding her skill set and advancing her knowledge in order to provide the most effective yet nurturing treatments possible.

As an Osteopath, Leon draws on his experience as a dancer to conduct full body analysis, and offers a range of services including individualised treatment plans, patient education and rehabilitation exercise plans where necessary. As a Sports Massage Practitioner, he has over 10 years of experience.

Linda's approach to treatment is holistic, assessing condition within the context of general lifestyle not just the symptoms presented. She has extensive knowledge and experience of a wide range of physical therapies including, Myofascial release, Sports and Remedial massage and Thai yoga massage.

Lisa is an expert on effective pain relief and prides herself on helping clients get freedom from whatever ails them, be it RSI, headaches, upper and lower back pain or stress from every day life. She loves to facilitate a space to totally unwind, restore and switch off from a busy life style.

With his friendly and professional manner, Lloyd treats you as a whole and unique person and seeks to identify the root causes of your symptoms using both the latest bioenergetic health testing equipment as well as more traditional methods. Lloyd works with a wide range of health related conditions and can treat everyone from children to the elderly.

Lucia combines the practices of Integrative Counselling, Hypnotherapy and Reiki to bring about understanding, self-awareness and profound healing. She has also extensive experience in working with a large variety of issues like smoking cessation, insomnia, anxiety, stress management and OCD.

Drawing from eastern and western body-centred practices and techniques she works subtly and deeply to encourage balance and harmony. A massage with Mahab is "a facilitated experience back into your own body". Her loyal following love her for her precision, humour and honesty.

Mara is a Nutritionist and Naturopath who holds two postgraduates Diplomas in Naturopathic Nutrition and Naturopathy from the College of Naturopathic Medicine. She’s a member of BANT (British Association For Nutrition And Lifestyle Medicine) and CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council) and practices in English, French and Italian.

Marian has been in practice since 1991. She is an experienced acupuncturist and a member of the British Acupuncture Council. A large part of her work is in the area of pre-conceptual care and pregnancy support and she treats children of all ages from babies upwards.

"You are unique and your symptoms are unique to you." Mary finds homeopathy an interesting and engaging profession. She has been working in this field for many years and loves the challenge of providing the right remedy according to the psychological and physical terrain of each client.

Mattea is a highly qualified holistic therapist with almost 20 years experience treating a wide variety of people from all walks of life and all ages. Mattea’s therapeutic and intuitive sensitivity enables her to connect with each client. She has a loyal client base, all trusting in her abilities and the care she offers.

Michelle’s specialist interest is metabolic health. Oxidative stress, inflammation and insulin resistance all increase the likelihood of developing metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions linked to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, lipid abnormalities, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and some forms of cancer.

Rachel’s training includes a BTEC level 5 in Sports and Remedial massage, a diploma in Craniosacral therapy from the London College of Craniosacral therapy, diplomas in Thai massage, ongoing training in Myofascial Release with MFR UK, as well as further training in massage including pregnancy massage, and working with people with cancer.

She completed her four year degree in Osteopathy from the British College of Osteopathy and Naturopathy (now BCOM) and Postgraduate two year specialism in Paediatric Osteopathy, with clinic training at the OCC (Osteopathic Centre for Children), special care baby unit at Barnet Hospital and the Sutherland Cranial College (SCC).

Her treatment approach consists of education of the underlying problem, treatment options, stages of rehabilitation, and extensive advice on long term self-management and prevention. Treatment options include spinal, joint, and soft tissue mobilisations, acupuncture, and tailored rehabilitation exercises, including clinical Pilates.

Sarah helps people get to the true roots of their pain to resolve the core issues and enjoy living more fully in the here and now.Sarah has over 10 years experience in Alexander Technique having supported hundreds of people with her own take on this work, since qualifying several years ago from the respected Alexander Teacher Training School in Bond Street.

Relationships can be very confusing and often it is hard to disentangle one’s feelings and emotions. Sonja offers relationship counselling, couples’ counselling as well as counselling for individuals who want to explore past relationships or look more closely at difficulties with new ones or forming new ones.

Sophie loves to consider clients postural habits, emotional states and stress levels as a way of delivering the most effective and holistic treatment. In 2012, she received a Distinction in her Practical for her level 4 Sports Massage Diploma. More recently, Sophie qualified in Hydrotherm Massage, Reiki Level 2 and Myofascial Release.

Valeria has been a complementary therapist for 25 years, specialising in the last decade as a fertility acupuncturist through her work at the renowned Zita West clinic. She has extensive training and experience in the field of Women’s Health and treats all stages of pregnancy and postpartum. Valeria is a Member of the British Acupuncture Council.

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Viola has diplomas in Holistic massage and Anatomy & Physiology. She is also trained in Deep Tissue massage, Colon and Deep Organ massage, Myofascial Therapy, Kansa Vatki Ayurvedic foot massage and Pregnancy and Postnatal massage, in which she specializes.

Zenna is an Osteopath registered with the General Osteopathic Council. Having completed a 4-year full time course at the European School of Osteopathy in 1985, she began her practice in Stoke Newington, first at the Clissold Park Natural Health Centre and now at Shine. She has consistently worked in the area for over 25 years.