My History…

Born in Wales, I moved to Bristol in 1996 with a BA (Hons) in Religious Studies and English Literature. Working in office environments I felt I needed to retrain, and in 2004 I began aromatherapy training. I currently live and practice from my home in Knowle and live with my partner and son, who was born in March 2007.

My View on Life…

I personally believe everyone in life is on their own spiritual path that has to be explored with the physical and emotional aspects. Everyone has their own unique balance that the toils and strains of everyday life can challenge. I believe holistic therapies can help people to become empowered, to move their life forward to the next stage of their personal life path. If you are concerned about your body or a particular part of yourself, please remember we are often much more critical of ourselves than others. If there is a specific part that you feel you want to change, a holistic treatment may help you to a point in your life where you are prepared and ready to make the changes required, but without the guilt and critical attack that people so often put themselves through. Complementary therapies can also be used as a ‘maintenance’ program, to provide people with the balance that is needed to deal with their current lifestyle.

Orthodox Medicine…

Holistic therapies are now being regarded as complementary treatments rather than alternatives. This is due to people recognizing how complementary therapies can complement orthodox medicine. Complementary therapies can be used in conjunction with orthodox medicine. In these cases it may be necessary for me to work closely with your GP to ensure the best treatment for you. If this is necessary, I will always seek your permission and provide you with a copy of the information sent to your GP. It is important not to view complementary therapies as an alternative to orthodox medicine, and if appropriate I may recommend a visit to your GP for a presenting condition.