 Dave massaging a baby elephant in Thailand 2008
I have been involved with complementary therapies since 1996, specialising in Oriental Bodywork and Healing, and has studied extensively in the UK, Thailand and Indonesia. I have has worked at St. Luke’s Hospice in Plymouth with cancer patients; and taught therapies for the WEA, Truro College, and Cornwall Adult Education Service, including teaching ITEC Diplomas in Reiki & Indian Head Massage. Been working at the Blue Lotus Therapy Centre since 2006. What I love about Oriental Therapies that it combines the ancient art of healing with modern anatomical knowledge, making it into effective natural healthcare for all.
Professional Membership
Registered with the following organisations:
Complementary Therapists Association (Embody) www.complementary.assoc.org.uk
Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council
Acupuncture-Acutherapy Council (formally UK Oriental Medicine Practitioner Register) www.acupuncture-acutherapy.co.uk
Qualifications
1996 Reiki levels 1 & 2 – Reiki Master Fran Hardiman
1997 Certificate in Tai Chi Chuan & Chi Kung – Plymouth Tai Chi Club AoR Diploma in Reflexology – South Devon School of Reflexology
1999 Reiki Master Teacher Certificate – Reiki Master Fran Hardiman
2000 RIPHH Diploma in Nutrition & Health – Plymouth College
2002 City & Guilds 7307 Part 2 Teachers’ Certificate – Plymouth College
2003 ITEC Certificate in Indian Head Massage – Truro College Certificate in Hopi Ear Candling – Pressuredown Therapies Diploma in Vibrational Healing – Iris School of Colour Therapy
2005 BhTEC Diploma in Thai Traditional Massage – Bodyharmonics Centre
2006 Diploma in Advanced Thai Massage – Lek Chiaya Nerve Touch School, Thailand Diplomas in Thai Foot Massage & On-Site Massage – TMC School, Thailand
2007 BhTEC Masters Diploma in Thai Massage & Manipulation – Bodyharmonics Centre BhTEC Diploma in Thai Sports Injury Massage, Maintenance & Rehabilitation BhTEC Diploma in Indonesian Traditional Massage Certificate in Tibetan Acupressure Head Massage – TM Therapies Diploma in Oriental Sports Massage – ITM School, Thailand Diploma in Thai Herbal Compresses – ITM / Spa Mantra School, Thailand
2008 Certificate in Tui-Na Therapeutic Massage – Three Treasures School of TCM Diploma in Advanced & Deep Tissue Massage – Gateway Workshops Diploma in Thai Aroma Oil Massage – ITM / Spa Mantra School, Thailand Diploma in Pregnancy & Baby Massage – School of Massage for Health, Thailand Diploma in Yam Kang (Foot Pressure) Massage – School of Massage for Health, Thailand Certificate in Advanced Thai Yoga Massage – Sunshine Massage School, Thailand
2009 Certificate in Medical Qigong – Three Treasures School of TCM Personal tuition with Traditional Massage & Healing Practitioners in Bali, Indonesia
2010 Massaging people who have Dementia - advanced massage workshop with LMC Training Certificate in ChI Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage - Sunshine Massage School, Thailand Basic Balance Ball Yoga & Posture Improvement Course - RSM International School, Thailand
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