Therapists

Louise Knecht

Having previously practised in Indian head massage and reflexology, Louise gained her I-ACT certification in colonic irrigation before opening her own clinic. She has also studied holistic nutrition which compliments her work in hydrotherapy.

My personal journey to a colonic hydrotherapist is rooted in my own health problems some years back. Having suffered for some time with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which at its worst was extremely debilitating, I looked for something which would bring relief from my symptoms. This was found not only in addressing my diet in which I cut out certain foods that were aggravating my stomach, but mostly in colonic hydrotherapy; a therapy which turned my life around. This led to me decide to train to help others with a condition that the doctors seem unable to help with.

Susan Adams

Susan Adams is a registered acupuncturist and a member of the British Acupuncture Council. She began studying acupuncture in 2000 at Beijing University in Tokyo and graduated from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, with a BSc (Hons) degree in 2006.

Susan uses the following styles of acupuncture in treatments: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), 5 Element Acupuncture, Dr Tan’s Balance Method, ear acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, moxabustion, and electro-acupuncture. Susan has experience of treating general health conditions; in addition a large number of people whom she treats seek help for issues with:

• Pain management
• Pregnancy
• Fertility issues / Complementing IVF treatments

Darren is trained in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki and studied with Acorn to Oak for his 1st degree.His 2nd and 3rd degree were studied with independent Reiki masters and in 2 years he reached master practitioner/teacher level.

Darren is a member of The Healer Foundation and the BCMA and also a practitioner and teacher of Angelic Reiki. He teaches a fusion of eastern and western techniques in his Reiki practice and has dedicated his life to practicing his art everyday so that he can help others in the deepest way possible.

Darren has been on his spiritual path for the last 6 years and has studied Qi Gong and Tai Chi with Wutan International.

The author of Teach Yourself: Be a happier parent with NLP , Judy has been an NLP Practitioner for nearly ten years specialising in coaching children and teenagers. She finds that children respond really well to the simple philosophy and ground rules of NLP such as:

• There is no failure only feedback
• You already have all the resources you need
• If someone else can do it, you can
• Behaviour is a choice you make
• If you always do what you’ve always done you will always get what you’ve always got
• The map is not the territory
• You cannot not communicate

They enjoy using techniques like Time Lines, Anchoring and Perceptual Positioning and make changes very quickly, taking away from just a few sessions the basics for making the changes they need to make to be happier and fulfil their potential.

Sandra completed her hypnotherapy & counselling diploma in 2007, with Chrysalis.

Sandra is listed on the register for hypnotherapists and is a member of the hypnotherapy society.

Sandra is training to become an NLP practitioner to add to her skills

Sunita is a Healer qualified in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki and studied with Marian Ryan then with Darren Plumb, (the Founder of UNITY and a Reiki Master Teacher) for her 1st and 2nd Degree. Her Reiki Master Teacher Degree was studied with Rachel Keene (Reiki Master Teacher). Sunita is a Registered Metaphysical Practitioner, and a qualified Reiki Practitioner, Master Teacher and an Ethereal Crystal Therapy Master Teacher.

Sunita is a registered member of The Federation of Holisitc Therapists (FHT) and The World Metaphysical Association (WMA). She has dedicated her life to practicing her art everyday so that she can help others in the deepest way possible.

Mary is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant and retired Health Visitor providing a service to mothers and babies in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and London areas.

She has over 20 years experience as a Health Visitor and breast feeding advisor.

Mary has developed a passionate interest in breast feeding and have been deeply involved in establishing breastfeeding support groups, supporting two Primary Care Trusts make progress towards accreditation under the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative. She qualified as a Lactation Consultant in 2003 and established my private practice in 2008.

Sarah qualified as a registered osteopath in 2002, with a degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine. She has experience of treating patients of all ages, from babies to the elderly, using a range of osteopathic techniques, including structural, classical and cranial.

Alongside her continued professional development, Sarah is a clinic tutor and part of the osteopathic technique teaching team at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine.

Sarah is a member of the General Osteopathic Council and the British Osteopathic Association.

Lisa is a professional life coach qualified at Oxford College and is a member of the complimentary Medical Association.

Having experienced many of lifes challenges, Lisa has passion and empathy in abundance. She possess a natural ability to understand and connect with others on a deep level which means that she will always have your best interests at heart. Lisa will adopt a way of working with you that feels comfortable and together you will look at the choices available to you, so you can take appropriate action. Joint energy and enthusiasm will spur you on to get where you need to be. Your commitment and desire to succeed will make this a powerful partnership to be reckoned with.

Prior to coaching, Lisa spent 10 years in marketing for a number of large corporate organisations. During this time, she worked dilligently through the ranks, leading major project groups and initiatives. Lisa discovered the pivotal role of people in a business and how forming close relationships and understanding others was essential for success. One day it dawned on her that delivering projects was no longer rewarding nor did it satisfy her humanitarian nature. Lisa could take her discovery to a new level. She knew that she wanted to help people find what it was that they were looking for and to gain the best insight into life.

Lisa's desire for your success is strong and she will motivate and support you to reach your full potential. You will work together to set your own personal achievable goals and together you will make them your reality. Lisa fully commited to helping you overcome any obstacles and challenges that you face along the way and she wants you to have fun and to enjoy the experience.

You really do have all the answers inside of you. So stop thinking and start living.

Patricia graduated from the British School of Shiatsu-Do 3 year diploma course in 2003 and is now a teaching assistant at the school. She holds the title of MRSS meaning that she is on the professional register of practitioners with the Shiatsu Society UK. In 2007 she completed a Well Mother Shiatsu Diploma for pregnancy massage, birth preparation and baby massage and has used her Shiatsu skills during labour to some very greatful mothers.

In addition to Shiatsu, Patricia is also a qualified Tai Chi Qi Gong teacher and is currently completing a British Wheel of Yoga teacher training diploma. These skills enable her to give advice and recommendations to clients to help them take responsibility for their own well-being.

An enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner, Patricia continues to train with eminent practitioners from around the UK, USA and Japan.

Astrid combines an awareness from her own past experiences (including a highly pressurised job in a corporate environment) with the study of techniques towards guiding the body to heal itself, on a physical, mental and emotional level.

She is a member of the CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council) and the CThA (Complementary Therapists Association), qualified with an ITEC professional diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy. She holds a certificate in Biodynamic Massage from London's Chiron Centre for Body Psychotherapy, as well as qualifications in Ayurvedic, Thai and various Advanced Massage techniques. She is fully insured.

Florence spent over 14 years working in alternative healthcare in London, Paris and the British Virgin Islands. She began her career in the health spa industry in Paris and over the years learned and specialised in numerous techniques to help rejuvenate body tissues and anti aging using aromatherapy; the natural resources of the ocean; phytotherapy, nutritional therapy, Chinese massage, acupressure and reflexology.

She is a qualified Naturopath and Natural Health Practitioner with three Diplomas from the Alternative Medicine College of Canada. The syllabus enabled her to fully appreciate the cause of a wide range of symptoms or health complaints and to help patients regenerate and improve their body efficiency from the inside. She understands the impact of nutrition on the quality of life, its repercussion on well-being in general and on the body’s ageing process and mental condition.

Karen first came across EFT and NLP when a family member was experiencing problems with sports performance. He seemed to be very strong and physically fit, had great technique and a huge amount of experience, but still in competition did not live up to expectations.

On recommendation Karen suggested he tried NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). Karen was lucky enough to be able to sit in on the first consultation and was amazed by the effect these techniques had in such a short time. Karen decided then and there to pursue learning NLP and went on to complete a Practitioners course followed by a Master Practitioners course and continuing onto becoming a Trainer in NLP. During this time Karen also experienced EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)and realised how this technique would be perfect to accompany and complement NLP. Karen has since added Emo Trance to her toolkit and finds the combination of the three a dynamic package.

Karen has utilised these tools ever since with clients either in face to face or telephone consultations. Karen also run workshops and training created for groups.

Karen attends many workshops and courses on a regular basis as she believes coaching and therapy is constantly evolving and it is important to keep learning.

Karen is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Meridian Therapies, qualified through the American Board of NLP and a Member of the Sidereus Foundation.

Karen works on the following principles:

• Everyone is unique
• Everyone possesses the necessary resources
• Everyone has the ability to change
• Every behaviour has a positive intention
• Everyone is able to change by building empowering strategies.

Clients' Comments

'It is like I have had all the dodgy connections rewired in my brain.' Sales Person, Surrey

'Understanding what drives me has given me a new perception on life.' Manager, London

'Karen really embodies the concepts she teaches and inspires and encourages you to make changes.' Project Manager, Surrey

'I used to spend my life worrying and dreading things now I really live life.' Accountant, Berkshire

'I can't believe I don't even think about the issue I used to have, it is like it happened to someone else.' Events Organiser, Suffolk

Gemma has been a qualified member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique for over 10 years. To reach the high standard approved by the society a three-year, full time training course has to be completed.

Whilst teaching the Alexander Technique she has been continually delighted at the successful therapeutic results which she has seen in her clients. Her experience has taught her that the Alexander Technique can be of benefit both physically & emotionally, really making a difference to the quality of people’s lives. Gemma is committed to the technique and enjoys the continual professional development programmes she regularly attends. She finds happiness in knowing that as she uses the Alexander Technique her freedom of movement, grace and poise constantly improve.

Gemma has also been a healer for nearly 20 years, originally starting with an introduction to spiritual healing, then making the commitment to the Alexander Technique training course. She has continued over the years to learn many different healing & transformational techniques ranging from crystal & shamanic healing, to working with vibrational essences and Life Symbols, most recently attaining a diploma in the Aura Soma colour care system. Gemma believes that bringing these skills together creates a very holistic approach to the healing process.

Samantha Walker

Sam trained for 3 years at the University of Westminster in London. She received the Nutricentre award for academic excellence in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and graduated with a first class honours degree in Western Herbal Medicine. She is a fully insured member of the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy (CPP), one of the UK’s leading professional associations for herbal practitioners. Following graduation Sam practiced at a busy clinic in central London but has now moved to the Guildford area.

Prior to becoming a medical herbalist Sam obtained a first class honours degree in Physiology from Southampton University and then had an 8 year career in clinical research.

Sam’s philosophy is to offer individualized health care using top quality herbal medicines in combination with lifestyle and dietary changes. She combines the latest research findings with traditional knowledge and practical experience to provide the most effective prescription.

Eric Whittaker

Eric studied psychology at City University in London. Having spent a lot of his initial career in electrical engineering about 8 years ago he went back to college to retrain first as a NLP practitioner and subsequently with the National College of Hypnotherapy as a hypnotherapist.