offers a range of complementary therapies for the body and mind

I completed my STAT approved three year training course for teachers of the Alexander Technique at CCARE in Totnes, where I was privileged to have the expertise of 89 year old Jeanne Day as well as Danny McGowan and Sarah Paice to guide me. I also have a CertEd from Plymouth University and am an experienced teacher.


What I love about the Alexander Technique is its simplicity and relevance to everyday life. It is a down-to-earth tool that anyone can learn and benefit from. I see a wide range of pupils with a variety of symptoms such as back, shoulder or neck pain; migraines; joint stiffness and loss of mobility and lack of energy. Some pupils have no health concerns but simply wish to learn the Technique to improve their wellbeing and to minimise ‘wear and tear’.

I have a holistic approach to understanding and working with people, recognizing the relatedness of mind, body and spirit. I work creatively and intuitively.


INTEGRATIVE COUSELLING

I offer a safe, confidential space where people can explore issues which are important to them. This may focus on relationships, past abuse, work, mental health issues, or self-development.

I am available for both short term or longer term work.

I offer a free half hour appointment to anyone interested in counseling. This provides us both with an opportunity to consider the possibility of working
together.

AROMATHERAPY AND REFLEXOLOGY

Aromatherapy and Reflexology are both holistic therapies and are valuable whether we need help for a specific health problem or are looking to maintain good health and keep ourselves in balance. I offer aromatherapy massage and make my own aromatherapy creams and balms to use in between treatments. Reflexology is an ideal treatment if you don’t want to remove your clothes for a massage and works by applying firm pressure to reflex points on the feet.

Treatment sessions last an hour. When booking your first session please allow an extra 15 minutes for a holistic assessment which is free of charge.

I have been practicing as an Aromatherapist since 1995 undertaking formal training at the School of Complementary Health in Exeter. I continued my studies with a diploma in Nutrition and Sports Therapy and a Holistic Clinical Honours Diploma I.T.E.C.

As my work seemed to be moving towards facilitating workshops I studied at Plymouth University to become an adult educator receiving a Certificate in Education. At the centre I hold recreational workshops in Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage and Couples Massage Workshops.

I also work one to one with people with learning disabilities, both at the centre and in the community.

I am interested in research in complementary therapies and undertook a research module at Exeter University.

I am a qualified Osteopath and Naturopath. I use a holistic approach to treatment, this includes a treament called Specific Adjustment Technique (SAT). Soon after qualifying i was given a course of treatment by a very experienced Osteopath who used SAT to correct a worsening neck and back injury that I sustained as a child in a riding accident. I found this approach to be complexly life changing and transforming and now am totally free of pain. I now also work with SAT and am committed to helping others with chronic neck and back pain in the same way. I also find that emotional blocks release easily without any processing at the same time painful strains are released.

I have over 25 years experience as a practitioner and have also worked in Switzerland and Germany.

Having received treatment myself in 1995 I found the therapy so beneficial and intriguing that I decided to become an alternative therapist. I am a Reiki Master, a Metamorphic Technique Practitioner, and hold the VTCT Diploma in Reflexology and Indian Head Massage, the Certificate in Thermal Auricular Therapy, and the C.H.Ed Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology. I am a member of the British Alliance of Healing Associations and of the International Council of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and continue to learn and develop new skills. I am currently studying to become a healer. I work from the heart within a relaxing atmosphere with guidance and intuition as part of my work.

I look forward to meeting you.

Jo has been a practicing cognitive behavioral therapist for the last 8 years.

She trained at Goldsmith College, London and worked with the NHS for 5 years.

Jo is now part of the BTC team and sees people with a wide variety of difficulties including:

I am a chartered Physiotherapist for league one football club Exeter City, working full time alongside the youth set up and the first team.

My role includes diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries sustained during training and matches. I also run an out patient clinic for younger players involved in the centre of excellence, where players can attend with their parents to be assessed and treated.

My main interest within Physiotherapy is the field of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly sport related, but also those conditions not related to the sporting environment.

My background includes a BSc in Physiotherapy from Plymouth University, a diploma in sports injuries and sports massage, mulligans manipulation (level one) certificate, amongst other Football Association (FA) run courses of which I have attended.

I have over 1000 hours worth of experience working within the NHS as a student on placement throughout my degree.
Whilst on placement I gained experience in other areas including Cardiorespiratory, Neurological and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, which have helped develop me as a holistic therapist.

I have also worked along side Physiotherapists at Championship Rugby Union side, the Cornish Pirates, and had experience of working alongside a private practitioner.

Here at the Barbican Therapy Centre I can offer:

• Physiotherapy, including diagnosis, treatment and rehablilitation (sport specific or not)
  
• Treatment for Aches, sprains, strains, back/neck aches, new/old injuries
  
• Sports Massage (pre/post training or event)
  
• Advice and information regarding, strength and conditioning, training schedules, (frequency, intensity, time, type etc)
  
• I also have a keen interest in nutrition and its relationship with athletic performance
  
• I am looking into completing an acupuncture course, and will hopefully be able to offer this as a treatment in the near future
  

I moved to Plymouth in May 2004 and started studying the mutually beneficial and complementary arts of Shiatsu and Taiji Quan. I graduated in July 2008 at the Devon School of Shiatsu, where I then worked as a Teaching Assistant. By studying Shiatsu, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery, enabling me to get deeper insights into my own being, not only on a physical but also on a mental, emotional and spiritual level. It helped me to break up blockages on all levels, thus enabling me to improve my health, embrace a new lifestyle and heal emotional wounds. By giving Shiatsu, I would like to offer you the opportunity to embark on your own journey to a deeper healing on all levels.

Shiatsu also helped me a lot during and after my pregnancy as well as during labour. It can help with many pregnancy related complaints, aid the healing process and act as pain relieve. I am happy to discuss my experiences with expecting mums and teach couples techniques to use in labour.

In general, I try to give lifestyle advice in a Shiatsu session. I often teach exercises to do at home which benefit the specific condition and give dietary advice on the basis of Macrobiotics.

From an early age I have been fascinated by how the body and mind works. I studied anatomy, physiology and massage with the Northern Institute of Massage and shortly after became a ‘medic’ in the army. It was during this time that I met spiritual teachers who still have a big influence on my life.

I have a City & Guilds adult teaching certificate and run occasional massage workshops as well as courses that are more holistic and spiritual.

I believe that I bring a touch to massage that is entirely professional yet sensitive to need. Each treatment I give is unique depending on the clients’ requirements and preferences. In recent years I have trained to become a spiritual healer and a Reiki practitioner and now work on different levels, when required, from deep tissue massage to treating the whole being. My aim has always been to serve other people and the planet.