Our Practitioners

New wave Hypnotherapy and Hypnoband practitioner

Associate to Charles Dunning

Graduated as a registered Osteopath in 1990, after a four year full time course at the European School of Osteopathy. He is a member of the General Osteopathic Council which regulates the profession and he has full indemnity insurance. Charles has a particular interest in cranial Osteopathic skills.

Qualified in Swedish Massage through Gerry Pyves, founder of NOHANDS® Massage, Claire became a fully qualified practitioner in 2007. Claire is a member of the professional NOHANDS® Massage Association, and abides by their unique code of responsibility, meaning that your safety and comfort is her primary concern and she works to the highest clinical standards. In Feb 2010 Claire qualified in Limbatic massage. In July 2010 Claire added Tsuboki® Japanese face massage to her portfolio of therapies. Claire's curiosity to experience and train in new therapies to bring more effective treatments to her clients has resulted in her becoming a practitioner in the Emmett Technique

Ellie has undertaken a course in Auricular Acupuncture which can be helpful with addiction and stress

Gerry graduated as a Registered Osteopath in 1996 after a four year full time degree course at the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy (recently renamed the British College of Osteopathic Medicine). Gerry is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and has full Indemnity Insurance. He is registered with BUPA and PPP. Gerry has a particular interest in the Cranial field of osteopathy and continues post-graduate studies in this subject. Gerry uses both structural and cranial approaches for all age ranges except babies. Gerry is also a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner. He has completed Access, Modules 1&2, Advanced 1&2, 3, 4/7, 6, 9, Mindscape, Animal Access and Breakthrough 1. He continues with ongoing advanced training. At the Bridge Centre he uses BodyTalk on its own and also when appropriate incorporates it into his osteopathic practice, with excellent results.

Trained at the Derby School of Reflexology and the International School of Reflexology following a life long interest in complementary medicine.

Jacqueline supports the Breast Cancer Support Unit at Derby City Hospital and Bosom Buddies at the Royal Chesterfield Hosptial

Coming originally from a background in Community Health and Social Studies, Jane has specialised in the area of people's emotional difficulties since 1995 working as an independent therapist. Jane is also working from the Prison Staff Welfare Service and is consulted by the Professionals.

Katy has trained for three years in Five Element Acupuncture at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa. She has also undertaken a course of study in Facial revitalisation Acupuncture and Zita West's Fertility and Pregnancy workshop. She is also a member of the Acupuncture fertility network and Zita West's Affiliated Network.

Marisa has trained for three years in Five Element Acupuncture at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa. She has also undertaken a course of study in Facial revitalisation Acupuncture and Zita West's Fertility and Pregnancy workshop. She is also a member of the Acupuncture fertility network and Zita West's Affiliated Network.

Mel specialises in structural re-integration and balancing using acupuncture and remedial massage techniques. Facial stretching and re-alignment are also used.

Graduated as a registered Osteopath in 1999, after a four year full-time degree in Osteopathy from the British School of Osteopathy. Rachel is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and has full idemnity insurance. Rachel's interest in osteopathy is for all ages from babies and children through all ages into old age, using a wide range of Osteopathic techniques that include cranial osteopathy, soft tissue, joint articulation, manipulation and medical acupuncture.

Robert came to Bowen as a patient and was initially deeply sceptical, a severe back injury made him unable to work but was astonished to find after a few sessions he was able to work again. Intrigued he decided to train in the Technique, and after qualifying was asked to join the colleges principle in his North London Clinic. Since then, Robert has been invited to treat all over Western Europe including international footballers from England, Denmark, Scotland, USA and Australia and players from the Premiership and Championship level in this country.

Sharon is a highly trained therapist with 12 years experience and qualifications in all the treatments she offers.

Sharon's journey into Complementary Therapies began in 2001 as a reflexologist with VTCT and soon advanced to being qualified with the Association of Reflexologists. She then added Hopi Ear Candles and Indian Head and Neck Massage to her portfolio. In 2006 she undertook her massage training and quickly realised how important touch is in the healing process and is now qualified to Advanced Practitioner Plus level in No Hands Massage. She has recently started Baby Massage classes

Trained for three years at the college of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM),Reading, completing her BSc Hons Acup and Licentiate OCT 2011.