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A Bit About Me

I have spent over 30 rewarding years as a health care professional, working as a dental hygienist within the NHS, private practice, hospitals, care homes, and during my time serving in the Royal Air Force. I loved my career and was passionate about helping others- but early retirement beckoned in 2019.

I am also a qualified reflexologist and reiki practitioner.

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Pilates entered my life many years ago when I was recovering from a neck injury, and I soon realised that the benefits from Pilates classes also helped with my posture within my role as a hygienist. I quickly relied on it to keep my aches and pains at bay which enabled me to lengthen my career span in a physically demanding role! 

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In 2010, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and a long arduous year followed of multiple surgeries and chemo. Again, Pilates came to the rescue and played a huge part in my rehabilitation, helping me improve function and mobility on my affected side. I also had regular reflexology throughout my chemotherapy, which I believe helped with the side effects of treatment. Since then I have trained in reflexology lymphatic drainage, which has shown to be extremely effective in reducing lymphoedema (swelling caused by fluid build up) after breast cancer surgery. 

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I am passionate about helping others and sharing knowledge, so I decided to train as a Pilates teacher to add to my existing qualifications. I felt that Reflexology and Pilates was a fabulous combination of movement and complimentary therapy to offer those going through cancer or post cancer treatment, however long ago that may have been.  I chose APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) as my training provider, as they offer a rehabilitation based training programme. Since then I have trained as a Pink Ribbon post rehab breast cancer Pilates specialist, and I'm delighted to offer a rehab service today for those who are struggling after surgery.

Today I work with both cancer and non cancer clients, everybody is welcome!

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Qualifications and continuing professional development-

• Dental Hygiene DipHE 

• First Diploma in Caring

• Level 3 Comprehensive Pilates Matwork 

• Diamond Pelvic Floor 

• Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Post Operative Rehab 

• Myofascial Release

• Osteoporosis 

• Scoliosis

• Shoulder rehab

• Diastasis Recti

• Loaded Flexion

• Level 3 Certificate in Reflexology Techniques

• Reflexology Lymph Drainage

• Reiki First Degree

• Reiki Second Degree

• First Aid at Work Certificate

• Gary Ward Wake your body up

• Gary Ward Wake your feet up

• Gary Ward Movement series Module 1

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