About

Do you need support with your health and well-being and don’t know where to start? You may be juggling a career and family life and feel like it is leading you down a road to overwhelm, or even burnout.

Or do you wish to provide support to others who are going through a tough time but are unsure of the steps to take when learning the right skills? You may have already discovered the amazing health and well-being benefits of meditation or reiki and now want to turn your passion into a career.

Join one of my courses and begin setting down the right foundations – I’m here to hold your hand and help you to navigate the best way for you. My classes are supportive and informative, with the right dash of warmth and fun too.

I can help you to take steps towards great health and well-being…

Rediscover your inner calm by learning the life changing skills of Mindfulness Meditation, giving you the tools to deal with the stress and anxieties of life. I offer regular Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced courses in a peaceful setting in Winterbourne Down, near Bristol. Or you can join me online, so you can be in the comfort of your own home.

Learn how to bring a natural balance to your mind, body, and spirit by accessing the incredible self-healing principles of Reiki through my 2-day Reiki One and Reiki Two courses. Not only will you learn how to facilitate the energy for yourself, but you will learn how to use it to support your friends and family. If you wish to learn how to master Reiki and commit further to your Reiki journey, I can also support with my 6-day Reiki Master courses. These sessions are in my purpose-built training room in Winterbourne Down, near Bristol.

I can support you to set up a meaningful career…

Bring calm and comfort to your corner of the world and train with me to be an externally accredited British School of Meditation. During the 5 days face-to-face training you will learn how to teach meditation sessions in your local community, schools, or businesses, plus how to set up your own successful business. You have the choice of either learning in-person in the beautiful setting of Winterbourne Barn, or online from the comfort of your own home.

Harness the wonderful reiki energy to support those who are going through a tough time by training with me. Learn everything you need to know to be a successful accredited Reiki Practitioner. My Professional Practitioner Diploma has been verified and approved by the UK Reiki Federation and is also recognised by CNHC and the Reiki Council. These sessions are in my purpose-built training room in Winterbourne Down.

Why I do what I do…

In 1999, at the age of 26, I was diagnosed with M.E. – I was devastated when doctors told me I may have this chronic condition for the rest of my life. The symptoms were accompanied by severe anxiety and depression – I felt a shell of my former self, as if my inner light had been switched off.

I felt a determination to find a way back to wellness.

I explored various complementary therapies and as well as finding the treatments beneficial, I also found the support of the therapists invaluable. I also turned to self-help books and, whilst reading a book on Buddhism, I discovered mantra meditation.

The practice resonated with me, and I decided to choose my own personal mantras: Happy, Healthy and Strong. Sometimes I found it easy to meditate, and sometimes I found it hard, yet as I progressed with the practice, I was amazed to find I had improved my concentration and focus. I was also experiencing a better quality of sleep and I felt much more able to manage my symptoms.

Discovering Reiki was the icing on the cake, and I found its gentle, yet highly effective energy, to be empowering and life changing. Within a year of embarking on a Reiki One course and learning the self-healing principles, I was finally Happy, Healthy and Strong – my inner lights were switched back on.

I decided to put my own life experiences to positive use and help those who were going through a tough time. In 2003, after extensive training, I switched careers to a job I find meaningful every day. I set up my own Holistic Therapy business and over the years it has been a privilege to support many different individuals find better ways to cope with the stresses of life. 

Over the years I realised I could help others to do the same and so I have developed a full-time training business helping to empower individuals with their personal and professional development.

Utilising everything I have learnt from going from illness to wellness, I am the author of a book called, “Making Friends with Yourself: A practical guide on how meditation can take you from overwhelm to an inner calm” which addresses key issues such as anxiety, worry, anger, the inner critic, and the pain of rejection. Throughout the book, you explore different types of meditation to help you find your best fit, learn the proven physiological benefits meditation brings and put in place strong meditation foundations to help you navigate the ups and downs of everyday living.

I am also the co-owner of the British School of Mediation.

Training with me

I am a registered member of the British School of Meditation, The Federation of Holistic Therapists, the UK Reiki Federation, as well as an approved member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council. I have demonstrated I have met UK-wide government standards for safe and competent practice. As a member of these organisations I: adhere to their code of ethics; hold up-to-date indemnity insurance; and commit to at least 15 hours of Continuing Professional Development per year.

I also hold an enhanced DBS certificate and, in accordance with GDPR, I am registered on the Data Protection Register (ICO) and hold a privacy policy, which you can view upon request.

Qualifications

ELN Level 4 in Internal Quality Assurance

Kundalini University with Guru Singh & Brett Larkin – 200-hour yoga teacher training

City & Guilds Level 4 certificate in Further Education Teaching

British School of Meditation – Train the Trainer

British School of Meditation – Meditation Teacher

Usui System of Natural Healing – Reiki Master Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, Reiki Two & Reiki One

IIHHT – Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, & Teaching Baby Massage