The Therapists
Sally Radford - MCThA, dip ITEC
With over 10 years experience as a Massage Therapist and Aromatherapist, Sally is a firm believer in continuing development, and regularly attends courses with a view to extending her knowledge and supporting her clients with the latest techniques available.
She also has diplomas in Indian Head Massage, Thermo-Auricular Therapy (Ear Candling), Daoyin Tao® Massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and she is currently training in CranioSacral Therapy.
In creating The Amber Zone, Sally has fulfilled her ambition to provide a holistic service offering a balanced approach to both physical and emotional problems. She has a passionate belief that we can improve our lives and our health by taking more care of ourselves. The services she provides at The Amber Zone allow you to take the first steps on this journey.
Gwen Gateley– dip BSS do, dip ITEC, MCThA
Gwen has been involved in healing and therapy since 1990 when she attended the College of Healing. She then studied Shiatsu for three years at the British School of Shiatsu-do in London, during which she also studied modules in Sports Injury, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Sei-Tai Shiatsu. She is also qualified in Reflexology, Seated Acupressure, Indian Head Massage, Japanese Face Massage and Ear Candling, as well as being a Reiki Master.
Gwen has her own practice and also teaches some complementary therapies. www.harmonyhealthprofessionals.co.uk.
She has attended training weekends with the Great Britain Disabled Archery Squad at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre as Advisor and Shiatsu Practitioner in order to raise awareness of the possibility to self-treat.
For some years, while she was living in the north of England, Gwen established and managed a therapy centre and retail outlet.
Kevin
Young - BSc (Hons), MBAcC
Kevin is a State Registered (HPC reg) and Chartered Physiotherapist, and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and a Member of the Society of Sports Therapists, in addition to his membership of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).
He has been involved in sports both as a competitor (for 30 years) and sports physio (17 years), and after retiring from competitive sports he initially studied to become a Physical Therapist, subsequently gaining postgraduate diplomas in Physiotherapy and Joint Manipulations, Diplomas in Sports Therapy and Sports Massage.
Kevin gained a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture in 2000 at the University of Westminster, and followed this up with postgraduate certificates in Chinese Medical Patent Herbal Formulae and Tui-Na (Chinese Medical Massage). As part of his postgraduate work he studied with doctors in Chengdu, PR China. His interest in Chinese therapies and martial arts dates back to many years before that, and previously he trained in Northern Shaolin, and various other styles of kung fu, tai-chi and qi-gong. In addition to running two clinics he teaches Anatomy, Structural Diagnosis and Tui-Na at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, and he runs his own advanced courses in Sports Therapy for acupuncturists.
http://www.sportsacupuncture.co.uk/
He is a trustee of the Arthritic Association and sits on the BAcC PIC Committee.
Pauline Green – dip ITHMA, dip ITEC, MCThA
Pauline has been a remedial massage therapist since 1995, and she uses sports injury, acupressure and deep tissue techniques, as well as essential oils, to relieve tension and aching muscles. Pauline studied Aromatherapy at the Institute for Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy with Gabriel Mojay, author of “Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit”. She is also qualified in Reflexology, Reiki, Baby Massage Instruction, Ear Candling, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage and Japanese Face Massage.
In addition, Pauline is an ITEC registered tutor. For details of courses refer to www.harmonyhealthprofessionals.co.uk.
Roslyne Mandeville
Cert Ed. GHR Reg. Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, GQHP, NHS Registered, RBWM Tutor
Ros began her career as a secondary school teacher, teaching in England, Jamaica and Australia. She trained in clinical hypnosis and hypnotherapy, brief solution focused therapy and cognitive psychotherapy. Her areas of special interest include Weight Loss and Stress Management, Children’s issues as well as Addictions, Pain control, Peak performance and Depression. The extraordinary power of the unconscious mind to heal itself and make significant changes is the driving force in her work and research.
She also runs workshops "WeighLess for Life" for the local council and "StressLess- RelaxMore" classes.
Ros is a member of the General Hypnotherapy Register, the Hypnotherapy Association, the NHS Complementary and Alternative Register and the Institute of Learning, a government funded Register of Teachers, Tutors and Trainers.
Please contact her on 01628 530044, info@highersolutions.co.uk and www.highersolutions.co.uk.
Karen Jenkins Dip VCCT, MCHF
Karen is a graduate of the Vantol College of Crystal Therapy with a Diploma for Crystal Therapy and is a member of the CHF (Crystal Healing Federation).
She runs weekly Psychic Development Groups in Maidenhead and Burnham and has a keen interest in holistic therapies, especially those concerning the human energy field.
Karen is currently studying Australian Bush Flower remedies.
Vanessa Francesconi BA (Hons), Dip ION, FdSc, MBANT
Vanessa studied for four years at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London. Here she gained the theoretical knowledge and clinical practice, which demonstrates how effective good nutrition can be for many health conditions.
Vanessa is a member of the British Association of Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy and is fully insured and licensed to practise. She continues her professional development by attending accredited seminars and courses related to Nutritional Therapy throughout the year.
Nutritional Therapy
Vanessa’s particular areas of interest are children’s nutrition, female health issues, food intolerances, digestive disorders and weight management.
Vanessa will analyse your health profile and tailor a practical and realistic strategy to support your condition, taking into account your lifestyle and environment.
Paul Manley D.O. (ESO 1980) MAO
Physical Therapist, Osteomyologist
Paul has treated over 25,000 individuals for back problems, shoulder pain, neck pain, RSI and other conditions and has given over 80,000 treatments over a period of almost 30 years in full-time practice. You can be assured of a thorough, warm, understanding and effective approach when you consult Paul for help.
Paul qualified from the European School of Osteopathy, Maidstone, Kent in 1980 after which he immediately began his professional career working alongside his Father who had been an Osteopath since 1960. He has been in practice since 1980 treating the everyday injuries that we are all prone to.
Paul employs many unique soft tissue adjustment and re-alignment techniques to resolve patients conditions.
He is presently in practice in Holborn, London WC1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at The Amber Zone on Mondays and Wednesday afternoons.
Call him on 07925 616 753 for an appointment or to discuss any problems that you might have.
Paul has built himself a unique website, packed full of anatomy, articles and observations which you will find fascinating. Go to www.paulmanley.co.uk to know more about him and his methods.