Workshop Speakers
Dr Deepa Apte
Dr Deepa Apte is a fully qualified medical doctor, a Yoga teacher and an Ayurvedic practitioner. She lectures widely on Ayurveda and Yoga, regularly writes articles for, and features in, leading magazines, and is also the Head of Training at the Ayurveda Pura Academy.
Nikke Ariff
Nikke Ariff is one of the UK’s most progressive complementary therapists and teaches Facial Reflexology SorensensistemTM in the UK & Ireland. She is a passionate practitioner-teacher with a busy practice in Central London. Featured in the national press and radio, Nikke is inspiring, informative and highly ‘contagious’.
Clare Blake
Clare Blake N.D. is the founder of Fertility Massage Therapy & Training, culminating in over 15 years of experience in natural health and bodywork. Her passion is helping couples to achieve their dream of a baby whilst reconnecting women to their bodies. Her Fertility Massage Course is accredited by FHT.
Mel Cash
Mel Cash has been one a leading authority on massage and soft tissue therapy for over 25 year. He is the author of four textbooks, is the founder and principal tutor of the London School of Sports Massage and is an internationally recognised teacher and presenter.
Declan Clark
Declan has been treating clients and training therapists for over twenty two years. Posture and movement have always been vital to his message for maintaining a healthy body and breathing is no less a part of that. He specialises in the effects and benefits of breathing in chronic disorders.
Mike Dahlstrom
QINOpractic Medicine is developed by Dr. Mike Dahlstrom, a native Swede. Mike’s been working for more than 20 years with clients from around the world. Mike has a solid background in sports medicine and have been working with Peak Performance for athletes for many years.
Ruth Duncan
Ruth is an advanced myofascial release therapist and has been in practice for 14 years. She specialises in the sustained approach to MFR pioneered in the USA by John F. Barnes. She is also a sports therapist and a remedial and sports massage therapist with memberships with the Society of Sports Therapists, the Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage and the Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council. Ruth is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist. She is the author of ‘A hands on Guide to Myofascial Release’ published by Human Kinetics and is the owner of Myofascial Release UK (MFR UK) and has been teaching MFR to healthcare professionals in the UK and internationally for over 10 years. Ruth was also on the committee for the British Fascia Symposium and regularly writes articles for trade magazines as well as offering lectures and workshops at healthcare conferences and shows.
Sally Earlam
A qualified reflexologist for 15 years and an experienced reflexology tutor. Sally currently works for the AoR as their training and education co-coordinator and is the author of their guides for hand reflexology and supporting maternity. Also an elected member of the Profession Specific Board for CNHC, and Board member for the Reflexology in Europe Network.
Rachel Fairweather
Rachel is the Co-Director and Founder of the Jing Institute of Advanced Massage Training and has been teaching and practising massage for over 20 years. After qualifying in the UK, she gained an associate degree in advanced massage at the New York College for Holistic Health and Education, gaining awards for both academic and clinical excellence. She has trained extensively in Eastern and Western bodywork including medical massage, craniosacral, myofascial, structural integration (KMI) trigger point therapy, Thai massage, Amma therapy, Sports massage, visceral manipulation, and neuromuscular techniques. Rachel writes regularly for several massage and complementary health magazines including Choice Health and Wellbeing, Massage World, Aromatherapy Times and Holistic therapist. She is a sought after guest lecturer for several institutions including Mctimmoney Chiropractic College, CPDO (centre for professional development of osteopaths), the FHT , British Fascial Symposium and the International Dermal Institute. She has also been the recipient for 2 years running of the CAM expo award for outstanding achievement in her field. Together with Meghan Mari, Rachel is co-author of a book on advanced massage techniques to be published next year with HandSpring publishing. Rachel continues to travel the world researching the most effective techniques to share with her students and clients. In addition, Rachel continues to treat clients in pain at the Jing Pain Clinic in Brighton.
Simon Fox/Katalin Kertesz
Katalin Kertész is an ACHO-qualified crystal healer and professional violinist. As creator of Music Essences, a profound system of vibrational healing derived from the music of J.S.Bach, she has led practitioner workshops for nearly a decade. She balances conceptual discussion with allowing the consciousness behind the music to communicate directly.
Jon Gee
Jon Gee leads the postgraduate training and management of London-based, premium massage service, City Sports Massage. They are a brand known for having a highly effective, caring, and holistic approach to well-being, and attract regular, international referrals. Jon’s passion for therapist excellence, and his heart-centred approach have helped many practitioners overcome the obstacles that were preventing them reaching their full potential. He has written for the peer-reviewed Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies on how his mindfulness-based teaching might lead to the improvement of clinical skills, outcomes, and client/therapist relationships.
John Gibbons
John Gibbons is a registered sports osteopath, author and lecturer for the ‘Bodymaster Method ®. He specializes in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries, specifically for the University of Oxford sports teams. Having lectured in the field of sports medicine and physical therapy since 1999, John delivers advanced therapy training to qualified professionals throughout the UK and internationally. He has written many articles on various aspects of physical therapy, which have been published through companies like SportEx, Federation of Holistic Therapies, Massage world, Positive Health and Sports Injury Bulletin.
Linda Hodges
Linda Hodges has worked extensively with a variety of health problems and sporting injuries. Having previously worked in business, she knows firsthand how demanding workloads can affect the health and well-being of individuals. Through her practices in London and Essex, she has helped people of all ages to a better quality of life.
Paul Lewis
Paul Lewis is a registered massage therapist, Combined Decongestive Therapist and reflexologist. He is an award winning published author in print and digital media as well as an international presenter, educator and instructor combining his knowledge and experience into interactive and informative workshops and seminars, presenting, teaching and treating patients in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Peter Jackson-Main
Peter Jackson-Main is a renowned Master Herbalist, Iridologist, Natural Healer, Author, and Practitioner at www.thenaturalcentre.com. He is also Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Herbal Medicine at CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine), where he also leads the postgraduate course in Iridology.
Meghan Mari
Meghan has had successful private massage practices focusing on sports and injury prevention in San Francisco and New York. She has been an instructor at the Open Centre in New York City and at the National Institute of Holistic Health in California. She is the former manager and international sales director of the prestigious Stone Spa in New York City specialising in advanced massage and hot stone treatments. In addition to her broad range of massage skills, she brings an expertise in marketing and public relations.Meghan is a sought after guest lecturer for several institutions including Mctimmoney Chiropractic College, CPDO (centre for professional development of osteopaths), the FHT , the International Dermal Institute and the British Fascial Symposium. She has also been the recipient for 2 years running of the CAM expo award for outstanding achievement in her field. Together with Rachel Fairweather, Meghan Mari is co-author of a book on advanced massage techniques to be published next year with HandSpring publishing.Meghan has travelled extensively in the States providing training in hot stone massage and other advanced techniques at the most exclusive spas and health resorts in the world. She believes strongly in the integration of differing modalities of massage so that every client may be treated as an individual. With great energy and passion she encourages all of her students to be creative with their work, believing success can only come if you truly love what you do.
Dinah Pickering
Dinah Pickering has worked in the spa and beauty industry for 23 years, many of which were spent in Asia as a Spa Director & developing the design and operations for 5-star hotels working in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and India. Cert Ed. qualified as a Lecturer and Assessor & due to extensive industry experience Dinah was invited by VTCT to be part of a team writing the new Thai Massage qualification which she now delivers to Therapists and Lecturers within the UK.
Cameron Reid
Cameron Reid read Human Biology at the University of Surrey graduating in 1982. He spent a year studying Ergonomics at the Technical Institute Zurich, with Prof E Grandjean MD. He won a scholarship to study Osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy, London, qualifying in 1986 and spent 2 years as a clinical tutor in the BSO clinic. He runs accredited courses and seminars for Manual Therapists, Physiotherapists and Sports Coaches. He has been Osteopath to Norwich City FC since 1999. Passionate about education, teaching hands on skills, and bridging the gap between therapy and returning the patient to normal activities.
Sumita Singh
Sumita Singh fully qualified advance body therapy practitioner and business graduate from India. She lectures widely on beauty and massage and writes in leading magazines about spa and body therapies. She is also the founder Director of Affable Therapy Training Limited, London’s leading school of beauty, spa and massage training
Tracey Smith
Tracey Smith is the Reflexology and Research Manager at the Association of Reflexologists (AoR) www.aor.org.uk. Tracey holds a BSc (Hons) in Immunology; she is a Fellow of the Association of Reflexologists and a practising reflexologist.Tracey originally joined the AoR on a part-time basis to increase understanding and acceptance of reflexology through research. However she now works nearly full-time for the Association whilst also running her small private reflexology practise. Moving reflexology forwards through the understanding and dissemination of research is very important to her. Tracey is a regular speaker at conferences and has written reflexology articles and published scientific papers.
Jan Trewartha
Jan originally trained as a State Registered Nurse, moving into complementary health in 1992 and now specialising in trauma work through Body Realignment. She is the Principal of Body in Harmony Training, delivering the 4-day CPD course in Fascial Unwinding & Energy Awareness and the Diploma in Body Realignment, and is the Director of the British Fascia Symposium.
Denise Tiran
MSc RM PGCEA, midwife, university lecturer, complementary practitioner and author, is an internationally-renowned authority on maternity complementary therapies. She is Educational Director for Expectancy which provides education for therapists wanting to work with pregnant women, as well as courses for midwives and those considering a career in midwifery.
Jennifer Young
Skin care formulator Jennifer Young has a BSc (Hons) in Biology and is an experienced Micro-biologist, a qualified Nutritional Therapist, Aromatherapist and Beauty Therapist. She has two post-graduate qualifications in health related fields, has been accepted by the Courts as an expert witness and has been active in medical research.
Sue Weller & Allyn Edwards
Sue Weller and Allyn Edwards became European tutors of Ishta Spinal Touch in 1998. Since then they have taught and lectured to thousands of practitioners from all over Europe. Their depth of knowledge and easy humorous style makes them highly sort after as dynamic presenters of this fascinating technique.
Annalisa Zisman
Annalisa has been a therapist for over two decades as well being a highly sought after mentor and workshop presenter. She has an infectious up beat energy and is passionate about supporting therapists to develop their skills and build their client base. She has a busy clinic in SW London and consults in Winchester part time.
Seminar Speakers
Dr Deepa Apte
Dr Deepa Apte is a fully qualified medical doctor, a Yoga teacher and an Ayurvedic practitioner. She lectures widely on Ayurveda and Yoga, regularly writes articles for, and features in, leading magazines, and is also the Head of Training at the Ayurveda Pura Academy.
Dr Nina Bailey
(BSc MSc PhD) from Igennus Healthcare Nutrition is a leading expert in marine fatty acids and their role in health and disease. Dr Bailey holds a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and received her doctorate from Cambridge University. Nina is a published scientist and regularly features in national health publications.
Leon Chaitow
Leon Chaitow is an Osteopath and naturopath with over 50 years of clinical experience in private and NHS (UK) practice. Author/editor of numerous books - including (with Ruth Jones PhD) Chronic Pelvic Pain & Dysfunction (Elsevier 2012). Editor-in-Chief of MedLine Indexed Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, and Honorary Fellow, University of Westminster.
Dr Vanya Gant
Dr Vanya Gant, Consultant of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and Divisional Clinical Director at the University College London Hospitals NHS Trust as well as Founder of the Directorate of Infection. Dr Gant has been practising ward-based infectious diseases medicine and microbiology for over 20 years treating patients across several medical specialities.
Marilyn Glenville
Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD is the UK’s leading nutritionist specialising in women’s health and fertility. She is the Former President of the Food and Health Forum at The Royal Society of Medicine. She is the author of a number of internationally bestselling books including ‘Osteoporosis – how to prevent, treat and reverse it’ and ‘Getting Pregnant Faster’
Jayney Goddard
Jayney is one of the world’s leading experts in complementary medicine and President of The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA). A popular broadcaster and prolific author, Jayney is committed to promoting the evidence base for complementary medical field. Using CAM approaches, Jayney survived a truly devastating health condition and through this developed the “Portfolio Treatment Approach”.
Anthony Haynes
Antony has been practicing as a Nutritional Therapist for 22 years and has seen over 13,500 patients. He has won awards for his NT practice and one of his two books. He has been presenting on the subject for 23 years. Antony co-founded Nutri-Link 16 years ago. For the last three years he has been focused on resolving the underlying causes of ever increasing auto-immune conditions.
Patrick Holford
Patrick Holford is a pioneer in new approaches to health and nutrition, specialising in the field of mental health. Widely regarded as Britain’s best-selling author and leading spokesman on nutrition and mental health issues, Patrick is frequently quoted in national newspapers.
Bettina Karsten
Bettina Karsten is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Greenwich in sports physiology. She also lectures at Jing, Institute of Advanced Massage Training. Previously trained in Germany in sports science (University of Hannover) and medical exercise (Physiotherapy School, Waldenburg) she is currently completing her PhD in performance cycling.
Dr Patrick Kingsley
Dr Patrick Kingsley (MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, FAAEM, DA, DobstRCOG) qualified from St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, in 1965 and spent the next few years in Post-Graduate training in Barbados, and Kettering Hospitals, before joining Fisons Pharmaceuticals for eight years. After 4½ years in General Practice, he started his own private practice in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine in 1981.
Professor Ben Pfeifer
Professor Ben L. Pfeifer, M.D., Ph.D., a widely published clinician and scientist with >40 years of experience is one of the pioneers in integrative oncology. He developed effective treatments for patients with metastatic cancer and is heading an international medical consultancy team of oncologists and immunologists out of Switzerland united under the name “Aeskulap-International”.
Niall Rafferty
Niall Rafferty is a licensed Sports Massage Therapist and a certified Personal Trainer that has been working in the sports and leisure industry for the past 20 years. A former International water-‐polo player and World competitor in surf lifesaving, he has coached and lectured extensively with teams, athletes and corporations. Niall studied Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Pathology, Sports medicine and graduated from University College Dublin with an Honours Master’s Degree. He is an External Practical Examiner and Subject Matter Expert with ITEC since 1998 and has an extensive background in both clinical and field therapies.
Hazel Russo & Margaret Coats
Hazel has provided communications and policy support to CNHC since January 2010. Prior to this she worked at the Government’s Better Regulation Executive where she was involved with simplifying UK regulation. Previous roles include working for the Regulation Team at the Prince’s Foundation for Integrated Health and thirteen years as a professional reflexologist.
Margaret Coats has been CNHC’s Chief Executive & Registrar since September 2011. Prior to this she was Chief Executive & Registrar at the General Chiropractic Council. Previous roles included Chief Executive of the Occupational Standards Council for Health & Social Care and Head of the NHS Open Learning Unit.
Mark Shields
Mark Shields, Founder of the Life Practice, Trainer of NLP, Hypnotherapy & Life Coaching, Author, Columnist and Entrepreneur. Mark has run his own clinic for many years and has successfully franchised the Life Practice across the UK. Also known as, The CAM Coach, he mentors, advises & guides CAM Practitioners towards success within their business models.
Dr Robert Thomas
Professor Robert Thomas is a Consultant Oncologist at, Bedford and Addenbrooke’s Hospitals, a professor at Cranfield University and teacher at Cambridge University. He leads a research unit which specialises in the evaluation of lifestyle and supportive strategies after cancer including the World’s largest randomised evaluation of a polyphenol rich supplement – The Pomi-T trial. He is author of the book “Lifestyle after Cancer”, editor of cancernet.co.uk and has been voted the BOA “Oncologist of the Year”.
Rob Winwood
Dr Rob Winwood CSci FIFST is the chair of the science committee of global trade organisation GOED and scientific communications manager with DSM Nutritional Products. He is a specialist in omega 3 fatty acids and fermentation. Rob has many scientific publications to his name and is in demand as a presenter around the globe.
