My Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development to Give The Best Massage I Can
Initial Professional Training – Getting Started
In December 2001 I was awarded the MTI Diploma in Holistic Massage, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology during my training with the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork (BCMB).
Continuing Professional Development – Always Learning
Since qualifying, I remain dedicated to continually developing my quality of touch, awareness and abilities, in order to offer you the highest quality massage. It’s not just about meeting the high standards of the MTI, my governing body, it’s about keeping my work fresh and engaging, and keeping me nourished and supported so that I can work effectively with my clients and students.
Ongoing Mentoring/Supervision
I’ve been in an ongoing monthly mentoring group with Charmaine Storer since 2003. Regular meetings, facilitated by a more experienced practitioner, are always thought-provoking, reassuring and inspiring in equal measure. Tea and biscuits are an integral part of the experience of sharing, experimenting and exploring in a safe and confidential space. For a time, when I was quite new to teaching massage, I doubled up on my mentoring by joining another group, run by Andy Fagg, so that I had extra support and input as I found my feet.
Post-Graduate Training
| October 2002 | Energy Work for Massage Practitioners, with Ben Stevens |
| October 2003 | Hands Free Massage, with Darien Pritchard |
| January 2004 | Deep Tissue Massage, with Andy Fagg |
| February 2004 | Emotional Processing, with Andy Fagg |
| September 2004 | Shiatsu for Massage Practitioners, with Suzanne Yates |
| May 2005 | Reiki Level 1 (Usui System of Natural Healing), with Matthew Heasman |
| June 2005 | Acupoints and Meridians, with Adam Carter |
| December 2005 | Reiki Level 2 (Usui System of Natural Healing), with Matthew Heasman |
| September 2006 | Spiritual Anatomy and Healing, with Sara Thomas and Lucy Lidell |
| April 2007 | Rhythm Mobility, with Darien Pritchard |
| September 2007 | Massage for Pregnancy, with Suzanne Yates |
| May 2008 | Reiki Level 3 (Usui System of Natural Healing), with Matthew Heasman |
| May 2009 | The Wisdom of Menstruation, with Alexandra Pope |
| June 2009 | Body Scanning & Body Unwinding, with Jan Trewartha of Body in Harmony School of Massage and Bodywork |
| September 2011 | Thomas Myers’ Anatomy Trains, with James Earls of Kinesis, UK |
| September 2011 | Craniosacral Therapy Introductory Weekend, with Matthew Appleton of Conscious Embodiment Trainings |
