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About Me
Ever since my early academic studies I have had a deep interest in the relationship between exercise and the well-being and general health of the individual. Over the last 10 years I have dedicated much time to learning about the strategies that can help create a balanced lifestyle. I am passionate about using this knowledge to enable others to benefit and am a firm advocate of complementary therapies. My work as a Rehabilitation Officer for the Blind has also enabled me to develop effective communication and counselling skills.
I have enjoyed practising reflexology following the completion of my Diploma in 2005 with the International Institute of Reflexology. I provide this service from my home in New Whittington and also on a mobile basis in the Chesterfield and Sheffield area. I can also provide this service to businesses who wish to promote the well-being of their staff. I am a member of the Association of Reflexologists and regularly attend workshops and courses to support my continuing professional development.
I am a fully qualified yoga teacher for both adults and children. Being the mother of two young sons has inspired me to further my skills in working with children and I strongly feel that yoga can be a highly effective tool in the development of a well-balanced, confident individual. Practising yoga regularly can make a very significant contribution to general health and well being. Yoga has also given me an opportunity to open my mind to a more spiritual approach to life and a passion to continue on this path of self-discovery. I love teaching yoga and find great pleasure in helping other people and passing on my knowledge to aid their health and well-being. In addition to my regular evening class I am able to provide classes during working hours for businesses who wish to promote the well-being of their staff. I am a member of the Yoga Alliance and attend regular workshops to aid my professional development.
Please find listed below details of my qualifications and continued professional development
Qualifications:
Shama Yoga Teacher Training Diploma – Yoga Alliance
Diploma in the Art and Science of Teaching Yoga
The International Institute of Reflexology (UK) – The
School of Reflexology
Reflexology Practitioner Diploma
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association –
School of Vision & Rehabilitation Studies, Hindhead, Surrey
Diploma of Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies
Liverpool Hope University College
BSc - Health and Physical Recreation (Upper Second Class Hons)
Chesterfield College
Advanced G.N.V.Q. “Health and Social Care” (Distinction)
Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Additional courses recently attended include:
Calm for Kids – Teaching Yoga to Children
Module 1 – age 2 ½ to 7 (June 2009)
Module 2 - age 8 to 12 (July 2009)
Sue Lincoln School of Holistic Therapies
Reflexology and the meridians of the feet with Beryl Crane (April 2009)
Sue Ricks School of Complementary Therapies
Gentle Touch Reflexology, Energy & Vibrational Healing including Chakra Balancing (April 2008)
Sue Ricks School of Complementary Therapies
Gentle Touch Reflexology for Babies and Children (October 2007)
Sue Lincoln School of Holistic Therapies
Advanced Reflexology Training with Anthony Porter (April 2007)
Fingerfree Reflexology - Jubilee College, January 2010
Raja Yoga Meditation Part 1 - Brahma Kumaris, March 2010
Yoga for your constitution, BWY - April 2010
