About me
Welcome!
I built the foundations of Touch Therapy over many years, without being consciously aware this is where I was heading! As with anything I do, I work with enthusiasm, curiousity, energy and enjoyment, which I believe reflects in my practice.
I work intuitively and by listening, not only to you and what you want, but also with my hands, so each treatment is unique and aims to meet the needs of you, the client on that particular day.
My ‘journey’ has included developing my interest in complementary therapies, actively seeking ways of healthy living, training as a Counsellor and finally arriving as a Holistic Therapist following the completion of a rigorous training at Central College Nottingham in Holistic Massage and Anatomy/Physiology.
I have since studied Hopi Ear Candle treatment, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Seated Chair massage, Hot Stonefusion, Holistic Medical Massage, Tsuboki Japanese Face Massage, Auricular Acupuncture and Thai Yoga massage so that I can offer an integrated treatment package to suit your needs.
I continue to develop and update my techniques by further reading, studying and regularly attending workshops and seminars on more advanced techniques.
I am the Co-ordinator for the Nottingham branch of the Federation of Holistic Therapists Local Support Group. Not only is the group a valuable source of support, networking and information for local therapists, its mission is to also to promote awareness of complementary therapies and provide a central point of contact for the public. Feel free to contact me or browse the FHT website.
Since surviving cancer in 2020 I have ceased my regular mobile work. I used to work with Cambian in Retford once a month offering massage to residents with severe neurological conditions. I also worked with vulnerably housed people with mental health problems at a Framework Housing project in Nottingham. I offer the full range of complementary therapies once a fortnight.
For over 12 years I was a volunteer with British Red Cross offering hand, arm and shoulder massage (HASM) at Framework Housing for 8 years I trained volunteers to deliver the HASM service in a variety of placements such as hospitals, daycare centres and prisons. In addition, I offered commercial training with the BRC to workers from a wide of organisations such as care homes, activity centres for the elderly and disabled, or any organisation where clients may benefit from HASM.
Twice a year I am a member of a volunteer therapist team at Teenage Cancer Trust’s “Find Your Sense of Tumour” conferences. This is an inspirational opportunity to work with young people who are on their cancer journey and be part of a dynamic team.
In August 2018 and 2019 I volunteered for a week with FAB Camps at PGL Caythorpe Court, Grantham, offering treatments to bereaved military families. Parents and some of the young people took the opportunity to have some relaxed time out. I also had the chance to join in some of the less strenuous activities!
This was an opportunity offered by Healing Hands Network with whom I travelled to Sarajevo in September 2018 and 2019 to give treatments to those affected by the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I fundraised to help cover the costs of running the clinic and develop the training of local people in holistic therapies so the benefits can be sustained in the long-term.
In any spare time, I enjoy gardening, walking, art films, travelling (most recently in my campervan) and especially, relaxing with and enjoying my family, grandchildren and friends