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List of Therapies

Acupuncture, Allergy Testing, Alexander Technique, Aura Reading, Buteyko for Asthma Technique, Counselling, Cranial Osteopathy, Cranio-Sacral Therapy & SER (SomatoEmotional Release), E.F.T. (Emotional Freedom Technique), Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hypnobirthing, Hypnotherapy, Iridology, Kinesiology, Life Coaching, Massage Treatments, N.L.P., Naturopathy, Nutritional Therapy, Osteopathy, Pilates, Psychotherapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Stop Smoking, Tui Na, Yoga, Baby Yoga, Baby Signing.

- ACUPUNCTURE -

Catherine Aubin, George Askounis, Josephine Cerqua, Vera Gibson.

Our team is registered with the British Acupuncture Council. The BAcC maintains common standards of education, ethics and discipline to ensure the health and safety of the public. Members are covered by Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance.

(The highest standards of needle hygiene are observed in this clinic with only new needles being used and then disposed of with the strictest methods.)

George Askounis Lic. Ac, MBAcC, Kanpo MRCHM, Dip.LSCMA, Dip.TCL - Acupuncture, Acupressure, Buteyko Breathing Technique (for Asthma), Kanpo Herbalist, Swedish Massage, Tui Na Massage

George specialises in oriental therapies. He trained at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine where he also learned Japanese herbal medicine (Kanpo). He has also studied Chinese Massage (Tui Na) and Buteyko asthma therapy. George has a special interest in immune disorders, allergies and auto-immune diseases. George is currently studying Homeopathy under the world renowned master homeopath, George Vithoulkas.

Catherine Aubin BSc(Hons), MBAcC, dip BSS-Do, HSEC - Acupuncture, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage

Catherine has a long interest in the body-mind approach to health. She has been practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for over 10 years. After solving her own health issues with the help of Tai Chi, Shiatsu and Acupuncture she starting training in Shiatsu with the British School of Shiatsu-do. She furthered her studies with the well known Shiatsu and Dharma teacher Sonia Moriceau and recently started studying Seiki Soho with Kyoko Kishi. She also studied Acupuncture at the University of Westminster and has a particular interest in ante and post-natal care and generally is working towards generating in the patient the awareness that their own mind-body holds the infinite wisdom for change towards well-being and happiness.

Josephine Cerqua BA (Hons), MICHT, FHT - Acupuncture, Acupressure, Swedish Massage.

Josephine became interested in Acupuncture while working as an English teacher in Hong Kong. On return to the UK she completed a 3-year degree course in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She now works in both the private sector and within the NHS where she has gained experience treating a wide range of conditions. She is particularly interested in ante-natal and post-natal care and completed a dissertation on the use of Acupuncture to induce labour in post term women. She is currently working as a contributor to the discussion on the use of electro-acupuncture in the treatment of urogenital and respiratory disease. The finished textbook is published by Churchill Livingstone. She is currently studying Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Vera Wong BA (Hons), BSc(Hons), MBAcC, ITEC - Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Swedish Massage

While working as a picture researcher for the Wellcome Institute, Vera developed an interest in Complementary Medicine. She decided to retrain in Massage and Reflexology. After working for 3 years in the above therapies, she decided to undertake a three-year Acupuncture degree at the University of Westminster.

- ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE -

Carol Summers STAT

Carol completed a full time three year training course qualifying as a teacher in 2002. Her previous experience includes work as a secretary and as a professional actor.

- AURA READING -

Joy Elaine Watkins

Joy had many psychic experiences in childhood which has prompted a lifelong study of spirituality, self-improvement, and natural health. She has given intuitive readings and workshops professionally for the last 15 years in many settings; for corporate events, at conventions, at private parties and at her shops both in London and in the United States. She has worked through mediumship, numerology, colour therapy, palmistry, tarot, and psychometry. She started using the aura imaging equipment and software 5 years ago and has been fascinated by the accuracy of the images. She became certified in Life Coaching at Newcastle University to better inspire her clients toward positive change.

- BABY SIGNING -

Marilyn Henderson Qualifications and information to follow

Marilyn has been learning BSL for 9 years, and during that time she also signed with both her children (now 4 and 21 months). She was amazed by the results! Her little girl's first sign was ‘milk' - she knew what she was asking for! After that there was no stopping her – she was pointing out birds and dogs and anything Marilyn could give her the sign for. Her experiences with her own children, and the special bond it creates inspired her to teach other parents and caregivers this skill, so that they can see for themselves the amazing results of signing with their baby.

- BABY YOGA -

Eve Gentilhomme Qualifications and information to follow

Sam Syer Qualifications and information to follow

- COUNSELLING -

Deborah Wearn BA (Hons)

Deborah has been training to be a psychotherapist since 2002, at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in Maida Vale. She is also a trained counsellor and will become accredited to the UKCP next year. Deborah has been a voluntary counsellor at MIND for the past four years, along with seeing private clients in West London. She also has extensive experience of working in the field of mental health. Her training offers a ‘humanistic integrative' approach to therapy. This means embracing a variety of theories and ways of working but overall seeing the person coming to therapy as a unique individual who may need to reconnect with themselves, to feel more balance in their life and eventually more fully whole. Deborah aims to provide a supportive environment for this self discovery so that her clients feel accepted and understood and can move towards their full potential.

- CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY-

Paul-Marie Le Gall

Paul-Marie Le Gall DO, BSc (Hons)

Paul-Marie has been working in various specialist areas including children, maternity and sports injuries. He has developed further specialist skills in scar tissue release. Paul-Marie's interests in health is reflected in his family, as he's descended from 2 generations of physicians and his father was a well-known Homeopath in France. Paul-Marie comes highly recommended from another health clinic and is a welcome new member of The Health Works. He will be joining us in September. Training: European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone; and College International d'Osteopathie and IPESUD in France.

- Cranio-Sacral Therapy & SER

Somato-Emotional Release

- HOMEOPATHY -

Dr Anjali Hariharan, Vivien Levine, Nicola Pendreich, Jo Redmond.

(there is generally always a homeopath on hand, if not working in the clinic, then on Reception)

Dr Anjali Hariharan B.H.M.S, Y.I.C, N.D, Reiki Master, Pg.D.G.C, MCMA - Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Yoga, Reflexology, Reiki

We welcome Dr Anjali who has recently joined us from a very busy holistic practice which she shares with her mother in India. Dr. Anjali started learning at a young age as her mother inspired her to follow a similar route in health care. She began her career in holistic sciences with a Teachers certificate in Yoga. She was fifteen years old and the youngest in her class, and has been practising and teaching Yoga ever since. She specializes in Tibetan Yoga for weight management. She then took a Diploma in Naturopathy and was further convinced by the way we can use our everyday elements to help us stay healthy. She continued her love for complementary medicine by joining a five and half year full time Bachelors Degree in Homeopathy. Working for a year in a hospital, that offered both Allopathic and Homeopathic treatments, showed her the positive and negative points of each system. This helped her a lot when she went to practise under a very experienced Homeopathic Practitioner, Dr.Ranga Krishnan, who has over 45 years of experience. To further her learning in complementary therapy, she studied Reiki, going all the way to the master level. As a lot of her patients in India were among the elderly, she did a post graduate Diploma in Geriatric Care, to help them and their special needs even better. Along the way Dr Anjali has learnt Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, and some Gujrati to be able to converse more freely and effectively with people from different backgrounds.

Vivien Levene BAHons, LCHE, CThA - Homeopathy, Flower Essences, Diagnostic Kinesiology

Vivien studied for four years at the Practical College of Homeopathy and the Centre for Homeopathic Education in London. She has recently completed an intensive course in advanced Homeopathy. Whilst studying homeopathy she ran a low cost clinic for children. Vivien practises from a home based consultancy and two clinics in North London and has worked within companies treating workplace related stress conditions. Vivien has experience with all ages for a range of conditions from eczema, depression, anxiety, and stomach disorders to allergies, asthma, sleep problems, childhood illnesses and infertility and many more. Vivien became interested in homeopathy in 1996 after the successful homeopathic treatment of her two children for illnesses which had not responded to conventional medicine. Since that time the whole family has been regularly treated using homeopathy.
Vivien is also able to test for allergies and intolerances using diagnostic kinesiology.

Nicola Pendreich LCHE, MARH - Homeopathy, Flower Essences

Before training as a homeopath, Nicola worked with people with autism, learning disabilities and mental health problems. She offers a holistic & supportive approach to improving health and well-being with homeopathy and works in partnership with patients to develop a natural healthcare plan tailored to their personal needs. Nicola is experienced in treating a wide range of illnesses using this powerful yet gentle therapy and with her previous work experience has had good results in treating patients with mental health issues. She has also had considerable success using natural healthcare for women (including ante/post-natal healthcare) & children. She trained as a professional homeopath at the College of Practical Homeopathy & ART & PHOTOGRAPHY for Homeopathic Education.

Jo Redmond BA(Hons), PGCE, LCPH, MARH - Homeopathy, Flower Essences

Jo has a wide range of experience in many areas of health and her approach to natural medicine is to empower her clients to learn about their health issues and be pro-active in their treatment. To this end she runs regular homeopathic First Aid Workshops. She specialises in the treatment of pregnant women, babies and children and often treats several generations within families. At the beginning of her career Jo had great success in treating eczema and has continued to create awareness and use all her experience to benefit people affected by eczema. She has developed specialised oils to help with eczema treatment and continues to develop other health care products to be used alongside regular homeopathic treatment.

Her visionary foresight has helped all the people visiting The Health Works to have easy access to homeopathic medicines, creams, oils, lotions right down to organic and healthy toothpaste and tampons.

Jo trained at the College of Practical Homeopathy, and has completed many Continuing Professional Development courses since then. She has a degree in Drama and English and a PGCE teaching qualification which add both exciting and professional qualities to her workshops.

- HYPNOBIRTHING -

Jackie Fletcher - D. Hyp, HBCBE, AAMET

Jackie is a registered and qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, EFT practitioner and has been a HypnoBirthing Practitioner since 2003 and was one of the first practitioners in the UK. Jackie loves teaching HypnoBirthing and is still as passionate about it now as when she first trained. She is a member of: British Society of Clinical Hypnosis, National Guild of Hypnotists, HypnoBirthing Institute, Association for the Advancement of Meridian Techniques

- HYPNOTHERAPY -

Sarah Warder - Hypnotherapy, EFT, N.L.P.

Sarah has been a practising Hypnotherapist since 2002 and offers a wide range of treatments for everything from addictions and unwanted habits to phobias and anxiety, weight management and motivation to sleep problems and relaxation . Sarah recently appeared in Angel Magazine discussing the benefits of using NLP to help people stop smoking and was also invited to the studios of LBC Radio to discuss phobias on the James O'Brien show. TRAINING: A graduate of the internationally renowned Quest Insitute, Sarah mentored under its Director Trevor Silvester - a Fellow of the National Council for Hypnotherapy and Editor of the Hypnotherapy Journal. Sarah now often assists Trevor in the training of new Cognitive Hypnotherapy & NLP students. Sarah also recently trained with Gary Craig, developer of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), at his 2005 UK Masterclass workshop. QUALIFICATIONS: • Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy • Master NLP Practitioner • Diploma in EFT techniques. AFFILIATION: Sarah is a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy , an organisation promoting the highest standards of training and professional ethics among its members. As a member of the NCH, Sarah holds full public liability insurance.

- KINESIOLOGY -

Keith Sides.

Keith Sides - Health Kinesiology

Information to follow.

- LIFE COACHING -

Joy Elaine Watkins

- MASSAGE THERAPIES-

George Askounis, Catherine Aubin, Josephine Cerqua, Peter Cottrill, Justine De-Burgh Bradley, Caroline Dapre, Vera Gibson, Marina Pupkevich.

George Askounis Lic. Ac, MBAcC, Kanpo MRCHM, Dip.LSCMA, Dip.TCL - Acupuncture, Acupressure, Buteyko Breathing Technique (for Asthma), Kanpo Herbalist, Swedish Massage, Tui Na Massage

Catherine Aubin BSc(Hons), MBAcC, dip BSS-Do, HSEC - Acupuncture, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage

Peter Cottrill BSc(Hons), dip BSS-Do - Shiatsu

Peter began studying Shiatsu in 1992 at the British School of Shiatsu Do and went on to qualify at the Yorkshire School of Shiatsu During this time he studied under several inspiring teachers, broadening his knowledge and experience of many of the different approaches to the discipline. In 1995 he began studying with internationally respected Japanese master Akinobu Kishi. These years of practice and study continue to strengthen his own sensitivity to energy and develop his intuitive skill. Peter has practiced Shiatsu for charities such as: The Alcohol recovery Project and MS Action. He also practices at the Royal National Theatre and teaches an “Introduction to Shiatsu” course at Morley College.

Caroline Dapre ITEC , Embody - Therapeutic/Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Combined Massage & Reiki, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Hands Face & Feet Massage Treat, Pregnancy Massage

Caroline has been practising complementary therapies since 2001. Committed to a holistic approach, she is trained in a number of therapies and techniques that she can draw upon during your treatment - and will be happy to discuss these with you. Caroline is also a member of the volunteer massage therapy team at the NHS Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Prior to becoming a full-time therapist she worked in music broadcasting and events at the BBC. This has given her a keen awareness of the pressures and commitments involved with demanding professions and hectic lifestyles, as well as an understanding of the way these can affect your health and well-being.

Justine De-Burgh Bradley ITEC, MICHT, VTCT - Aromatherapy, Aroma Facial Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage

Biography to follow.

Vera Gibson BA (Hons), BSc(Hons), MBAcC, ITEC - Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Swedish Massage

Marina Pupkevich IIHHT, MICHT - Aromatherapy, Baby Massage, Holistic Deep Tissue Massage, Indian Head Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage

Previously Marina studied for a degree in engineering in Moscow and returned to her native Lithuania where she took up work as a chemical engineer before emigrating with her family to the UK. She worked in primary education here before embarking on the study of holistic body work therapies. She is a passionate believer in alternative medicine and has enjoyed ongoing academic as well as mind-body training in order to be able to offer a wide option of therapies to further advance good health. Marina will be training in Physiotherapy as part of her ongoing interest in an integral approach to health.

- NUTRITIONAL THERAPY -

- OSTEOPATHY -

Simon Chafer, Paul-Marie Le Gall.

Simon Chafer B.Ost., B.Sc.(Hons), M.Ed.

We are happy to welcome Simon who has recently joined us from his other practice in Surrey. Previously, Simon was Head of Biology in a large secondary school. Through his interest in Human Sciences he then went on to teach Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology to training homeopaths. This led to a deep interest in holistic medicine, in particular Osteopathy. With Osteopathy Simon has worked in elective clinics treating the homeless, HIV patients, and the elderly. He also teaches at the London School of Osteopathy. Training: British School of Osteopathy and Manchester University (degrees in Osteopathy, Biochemistry and Education).

Paul-Marie Le Gall DO, BSc (Hons)

Paul-Marie has been working in various specialist areas including children, maternity and sports injuries. He has developed further specialist skills in scar tissue release. Paul-Marie's interests in health is reflected in his family, as he's descended from 2 generations of physicians and his father was a well-known Homeopath in France. Paul-Marie comes highly recommended from another health clinic and is a welcome new member of The Health Works. Training: European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone; and College International d'Osteopathie and IPESUD in France. He will be joining us in September.

- PILATES -

Rebecca Gould BA(Hons), Cert. Pilates Foundation Instructor

Rebecca has been practising Pilates since the age of 15, starting in 2000 with Helga Fisher and Paul Mclinden. She continued to take regular classes while doing her degree and training at London Contemporary Dance School. On graduating she started the Pilates foundation teacher training at The Place, with Master Teachers Hana Jones, Susanne Lahusen and Sonia Noonan, as well as working as a dancer in a professional dance company. As a dancer Rebecca believes that Pilates has been invaluable to her progression and injury prevention. She believes that the technique can benefit a variety of people. It brings body awareness to improve strength and flexibility, aiming to achieve a balanced body that works to its optimal efficiency.

- PSYCHOTHERAPY -

Deborah Wearn BA (Hons)

- REFLEXOLOGY -

Vera Gibson, Dr Anjali Hariharan.

Vera Gibson BA (Hons), BSc(Hons), MBAcC, ITEC - Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Swedish Massage

Dr Anjali Hariharan B.H.M.S, Y.I.C, N.D, Reiki Master, Pg.D.G.C, MCMA - Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Yoga, Reflexology, Reiki

We welcome Dr Anjali who has recently joined us from a very busy holistic practice which she shares with her mother in India. Dr. Anjali started learning at a young age as her mother inspired her to follow a similar route in health care. She began her career in holistic sciences with a Teachers certificate in Yoga. She was fifteen years old and the youngest in her class, and has been practising and teaching traditional Hatha Yoga ever since. She specializes in Tibetan Yoga for weight management. She then took a Diploma in Naturopathy and was further convinced by the way we can use our everyday elements to help us stay healthy. She continued her love for complementary medicine by joining a five and half year full time Bachelors Degree in Homeopathy. Working for a year in a hospital, that offered both Allopathic and Homeopathic treatments, showed her the positive and negative points of each system. This helped her a lot when she went to practise under a very experienced Homeopathic Practitioner, Dr.Ranga Krishnan, who has over 45 years of experience. To further her learning in complementary therapy, she studied Reiki, going all the way to the master level. As a lot of her patients in India were among the elderly, she did a post graduate Diploma in Geriatric Care, to help them and their special needs even better. Along the way Dr Anjali has learnt Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, and some Gujrati to be able to converse more freely and effectively with people from different backgrounds.

- REIKI -

Caroline Dapre, Dr Anjali Hariharan.

Caroline Dapre ITEC , Embody - Therapeutic / Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Indian Head Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Reiki, Combined Massage & Reiki, Hands Face & Feet Massage Treat, Pregnancy Massage.

Dr Anjali Hariharan B.H.M.S, Y.I.C, N.D, Reiki Master, Pg.D.G.C, MCMA - Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Yoga, Reflexology, Reiki

We welcome Dr Anjali who has recently joined us from a very busy holistic practice which she shares with her mother in India. Dr. Anjali started learning at a young age as her mother inspired her to follow a similar route in health care. She began her career in holistic sciences with a Teachers certificate in Yoga. She was fifteen years old and the youngest in her class, and has been practising and teaching traditional Hatha Yoga ever since. She specializes in Tibetan Yoga for weight management. She then took a Diploma in Naturopathy and was further convinced by the way we can use our everyday elements to help us stay healthy. She continued her love for complementary medicine by joining a five and half year full time Bachelors Degree in Homeopathy. Working for a year in a hospital, that offered both Allopathic and Homeopathic treatments, showed her the positive and negative points of each system. This helped her a lot when she went to practise under a very experienced Homeopathic Practitioner, Dr.Ranga Krishnan, who has over 45 years of experience. To further her learning in complementary therapy, she studied Reiki, going all the way to the master level. As a lot of her patients in India were among the elderly, she did a post graduate Diploma in Geriatric Care, to help them and their special needs even better. Along the way Dr Anjali has learnt Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, and some Gujrati to be able to converse more freely and effectively with people from different backgrounds.

- SHIATSU -

Catherine Aubin, Peter Cottrill.

Catherine Aubin BSc(Hons), MBAcC, dip BSS-Do, HSEC - Acupuncture, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage

Peter Cottrill BSc(Hons), dip BSS-Do - Shiatsu

- YOGA -

Dr Anjali Hariharan, Emily Kopp, Tanja Mickwitz.

Emily Kopp - Yoga

Prior to her full-time teacher training programme in Yoga, Emily had been practising for several years. She incorporates her experience of a wide variety of styles of Yoga and uses methods from different traditions in her classes. Her formal teacher training was in Hatha Yoga in the Shadow style which combines the classical yoga postures into slow, flowing sequences influenced by Tai Chi and the softer martial arts with an emphasis on proper alignment and breathing techniques. She also teaches using Iyengar methods and combines Pilates with all the techniques she uses. Lessons are designed around peoples' specific needs and are especially useful for people recovering from injuries and coping with chronic conditions, as well as people without any problems. Emily is continuing her studies in yoga therapy and regularly attends teaching workshops and classes in yoga and other movement classes to keep her practice and teaching methods varied and lively. She has a wide variety of experience in teaching students with health problems and welcomes the diversity that each student brings to her classes.

Dr Anjali Hariharan B.H.M.S, Y.I.C, N.D, Reiki Master, Pg.D.G.C, MCMA - Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Yoga, Reflexology, Reiki

We welcome Dr Anjali who has recently joined us from a very busy holistic practice which she shares with her mother in India. Dr. Anjali started learning at a young age as her mother inspired her to follow a similar route in health care. She began her career in holistic sciences with a Teachers certificate in Yoga. She was fifteen years old and the youngest in her class, and has been practising and teaching traditional Hatha Yoga ever since. She specializes in Tibetan Yoga for weight management. She then took a Diploma in Naturopathy and was further convinced by the way we can use our everyday elements to help us stay healthy. She continued her love for complementary medicine by joining a five and half year full time Bachelors Degree in Homeopathy. Working for a year in a hospital, that offered both Allopathic and Homeopathic treatments, showed her the positive and negative points of each system. This helped her a lot when she went to practise under a very experienced Homeopathic Practitioner, Dr.Ranga Krishnan, who has over 45 years of experience. To further her learning in complementary therapy, she studied Reiki, going all the way to the master level. As a lot of her patients in India were among the elderly, she did a post graduate Diploma in Geriatric Care, to help them and their special needs even better. Along the way Dr Anjali has learnt Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, and some Gujrati to be able to converse more freely and effectively with people from different backgrounds. Anjali's teaching is a combination of both Iyengar and Hatha with emphasis on energizing the body as well as stretching it.

Tanja Mickwitz BWY

Tanja is a qualified British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance teacher having completed her teacher training with The Life Centre Yoga Teacher Training Programme. Her yoga journey has led her to explore different yoga styles and through the years she has completed teacher training modules with senior teachers Richard Freeman, Shiva Rea and Rod Stryker. In her teaching Tanja combines Hatha flow sequences linking movement and breath, with more yielding sequences, holding postures for longer to access a deeper meditative quality in the practice, the emphasis being on building strength as well as finding flexibility and release. Tanja continues to be inspired and amazed by the transformative power of yoga and loves the opportunity to assist others on their yoga journeys.

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