OUR PRACTITIONERS
We have 12 practitioners working within the clinic. They work at a variety of different times throughout the week.Our practitioners were originally listed alphabetically by first name - but now seem to be out of order ! Their details include their usual availability times. We have also added their qualifications and some other personal detail about each one.
AMRITAM MILLSAmritam Mills is the senior practitioner and the proprietor of our clinic in Blandford. She has worked in the health professions for more than 30 years. Initially as a nurse and then she moved into massage therapy. She was drawn to work more intensely with the structure of the body and therefore trained to provide McTimoney Chiropractic treatment.
She has an active family life with two growing daughters and practices in the clinic here each Tuesday. She has been working in the Blandford area for many years and is very popular. As a result BCCHC (the clinic) added a second McTimoney Chiropractor Graham Morland-Smith in 2004. Whilst Graham is away in 2010, we have two other McTimoney practitioners : Kathryn Edwards - working Monday mornings and Pete Livesey - working ~Thursday evenings. See more details about Kathryn and Pete below.
Amritam used to work at Ringwood Natural Health Clinic one day a week. However, for various reasons she stopped holding her clinic there in the summer of 2009. To visit Ringwood NHC just click here to go straight to it
DEBORAH MANNIONDeborah trained for 3 years in the theory and practice of Five Element and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and is a recipient of the Licentiate in Acupuncture from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine.
Deborah is available at at the Blandford clinic on Wednesdays. She is available other days at Winterborne Stickland
Her background is in dance, theatre, health and fitness and is mum to two children.
As part of her commitment to good health she practices Swedish Body Massage Therapy, Qi Gong and is also a qualified First Aider. She has also undertaken further training in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and the treatment of muscular-skeletal conditions.
She also practices Thermal Auricular Therapy (Hopi Ear Candles). This therapy is also available at Blandford Centre.
JEAN TALMANJean is a therapist with 15 years of experience and has also been the secretary for Dorset Reflexologists for some years. She joined the team here at the clinic in 2009 bringing a wide range of treatments to us.
No other therapist is providing Zero Balancing here. Come and try a taster and learn how this new approach to bodywork can help you.
Jean also does Reflexology, Advanced Reflexology Technique, Indian Head Massage, Holistic Massage and Deep Massage. She is a very thorough professional and makes each of her clients feel very special and cared for.
JACKIE MAYJackie has been working in the field of complementary health care and personal development since 1989.
She has been working at this clinic since it opened in 2000. She provides an array of treatments : Process Acupressure, Emotional Freedom Technique, Indian Head Massage, Metamorphic Technique and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. You can come for a free 15 minute consultation to discuss which of these various treatments (or a combination) may be most suitable for you. Ask any questions you have , with no obligation.
Currently (October 2008) she is also offering "Live Your Potential" - a set of 5 weekly group sessions on Monday evenings 7pm to 9.30pm using her skills and knowledge with a maximum of 8 individuals in the group. Great value at only £50 for the 5 weeks - at present... Do contact us if you wish to find out more about these or any of Jackie's treatments.
Jackie is one of the founders of 'Joyous Isle', organising weekend workshops in the Dorset area, and is also a teacher of Indian Head Massage for Dorset Adult Education and Bournemouth College.
Joyous Isle runs workshops in Dorset on Self-development, Healing and Therapies, Creativity, Singing and the Arts, and Dancing. Find out more details from www.joyousisle.fsnet.co.uk or 01202 885294. To visit Joyous Isle just click here to go straight to it.
JACQUI-LYN BURT-SHEARS
Jacqui-lyn is a qualified Occupational Therapist and further qualified in Reflexology , Reiki (1,2 and master levels), Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage and Body Massage. The latter qualification was gained at Eastleigh College and followed that with Aromatherapy at the Eve Taylor School.
She is now also qualified in Dynamic Bodywork Massage.
With such a wide variety of therapies at her fingertips - she can truly offer a holistic service to clients. She will assess the needs of a client and often combines techniques to make the most effective treatment.
Jacqui-lyn has become very well known from her work at our clinic. She is available much of Tuesdays - day time and occasionally comes in on Thursday - late morning and early afternoon, and some Saturday late afternoons. However, she is sometimes fully booked well in advance, so give us some notice !
Jacqui-lyn is a qualified Occupational Therapist and further qualified in Reflexology , Reiki (1,2 and master levels), Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage and Body Massage. The latter qualification was gained at Eastleigh College and followed that with Aromatherapy at the Eve Taylor School.
She is now also qualified in Dynamic Bodywork Massage.
With such a wide variety of therapies at her fingertips - she can truly offer a holistic service to clients. She will assess the needs of a client and often combines techniques to make the most effective treatment.
Jacqui-lyn has become very well known from her work at our clinic. She is available much of Tuesdays - day time and occasionally comes in on Thursday - late morning and early afternoon, and some Saturday late afternoons. However, she is sometimes fully booked well in advance, so give us some notice !
KATHRYN EDWARDS
Kathryn joined the team in January 2010. This is to help support Amritam Mills who does not plan to take new patients.
Kathryn is qualified and insured to provide McTimoney Chiropractic treatments. She works on Monday mornings and into the early afternoon if busy.
Kathryn joined the team in January 2010. This is to help support Amritam Mills who does not plan to take new patients.
Kathryn is qualified and insured to provide McTimoney Chiropractic treatments. She works on Monday mornings and into the early afternoon if busy.
IAN THORPIan joined the team in March 2008 to provide Counselling / Psychotherapy.
He is usually available at the clinic Monday to Friday by appointment. You can ring The Centre (01258 458120) for availablity or Ian on 07939 030875 if you wish to talk about an appointment/therapy.
He has been working in the field of personal development since 1985 and is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor working integratively with a transpersonal perspective.
Having worked with a number of theoretical models he is most influenced by the work of Carl Jung, Stanislav Grof, James Hillman, Barbara Somers and Ian Gordon-Brown, and others working with the depth psychology of the soul.
Ian is an established supervisor, trainer and moderator, having held posts at Huntingdon and Melton Mowbray Regional colleges, currently he is part of the counselling team for Dorset Adult Learning. He is also a qualified and experienced teacher, artist and musician as well as a natural intuitive. A master and practitioner of the Sekhem and Reiki schools of natural healing, he is co-founder and present owner of Archive Publishing.
PAUL SEELEYPaul recently completed his final year as a student of Shiatsu. He has been qualified and insured to practice with us at the clinic since March 2008.
In 2004 he stayed at the Lam Rim Buddhist centre in Wales and embarked upon a study of Shiatsu. He continued his professional training with the European School of Shiatsu with Chris Jarmey ( one of the first westerners to practice Shiatsu in the UK, and to introduce Shiatsu into NHS hospitals).
The training that has undertaken has provided him with a number of skills to use with clients as appropriate. As individuals, all clients have such different requirements at any given time.
Paul also teaches Tai Chi Quiong and is qualified in On-Site massage and Amna Sotai bodywork.
SANDRA DAVIES
Sandra joined our team in the Autumn of 2007
She is fully qualified to provide Aromatherapy Massage, Holistic Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage, Thai Foot Massage and Reflexology.
She is available at differing times depending on her other priorities.
Please ring/mail us to check with Sandra for appointment times.
Sandra has a sensitive touch and sunny nature.
As she is a mother, grandmother and works part-time in childcare you can see why she has variable appointment times !
Sandra joined our team in the Autumn of 2007
She is fully qualified to provide Aromatherapy Massage, Holistic Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage, Thai Foot Massage and Reflexology.
She is available at differing times depending on her other priorities.
Please ring/mail us to check with Sandra for appointment times.
Sandra has a sensitive touch and sunny nature.
As she is a mother, grandmother and works part-time in childcare you can see why she has variable appointment times !
SHEILA RALPHM.H., BSYA(Irid.), (N.Th.), (I.H.),(C.M.A., Ad. C.M.A.)
THERAPIST IN : HERBAL MEDICINE, IRIDOLOGY, NATUROPATHY, NUTRITION, INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE, ACUPRESSURE & TUI’NA
FROM JUNE 2008 - SHEILA WILL MAINLY BE WORKING FROM HER HOME CLINIC IN SIXPENNY HANDLEY. TO CONTACT HER DIRECT PHONE 01725 552265
After discovering the benefits of Herbal Medicine in 1990 I trained as a Master Herbalist in Cambridge with the School of Natural Medicine between 1991 and 1994 studying the teachings of pioneering American Herbalist and Herbal Pharmacist Dr. John Christopher, under the supervision of Dr. Farida Sharan, M.D., M.H. I gained my Master Herbalist Diploma in January 1994. Studies included anatomy, physiology, some psychology, also botany, chemistry of plants and soil structures and the herbs comprising the School’s materia medica, although since then I have added many hundreds more to my own personal list of useful herbs.
From 1996-2000 while I lived in Cyprus I continued my studies. In 1997, I gained a diploma in Iridology, completing my practical training in Cyprus. In 1999 I gained my diploma in advanced Acupressure & Tui’na also with the British School of Yoga. Back in England again I gained my diploma in Nutritional Therapy in 2003, and Indian Head Massage in 2005.
After moving to Sixpenny Handley in 2001 I set up my practice and joined The Centre for Complementary Health Care in Blandford Forum, regularly taking part in natural health exhibitions and fairs and have given talks to various local groups.
I chose this combination of therapies because I had tried them myself and found that they worked very effectively together to provide a naturopathic approach to health, and, because I prefer a natural approach to prevention of illness as well as a cure. I decided to add Naturopathy to my qualifications in 2005 so that I can offer a fully supportive complementary health service to my clients. Future plans include gaining full membership of The Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists.
PETE LIVESEYPete Livesey was been one of our 3 McTimoney Chiropractors between January and July 2010 as a locum for Graham Morland-Smith. Graham is away travelling and may not now be returning to the clinic . Pete has a practice in Poole and can be contacted on 01202 668549 regarding treatments there.
Pete worked here at the clinic on Thursdays . He left the clinic on the 15th July 2010.
However, we still have our other 2 McTimoney Chiropractors.
Amritam Mills works on Tuesday afternoons. She is often booked up several weeks in advance and is not taking new patients, so we also have Kathryn Edwards on Mondays, to provide McTimoney Chiropractic appointments.
GRAHAM MORLAND-SMITH left us in December 2009. Kathryn Edwards is taking on his patients together with any new patients. See Kathryn Edwards section in practitioners
BA. BSc(Chiro), MSc. MMCA
Graham was a founder partner when this clinic was established in 1999.
He returned to Blandford to join the team early in 2004. Our original McTimoney Chiropractor - Amritam Mills was finding it difficult to keep pace with the growing new patient enquiries. She invited Graham to join and support the growing business.
Graham is not currently at the clinic. In his place - Kathryn Edwards is available on Monday mornings and Pete Livesey was working with us on Thursdays, but left us on 15th July 2010 after a locum period of 6 months.
BA. BSc(Chiro), MSc. MMCA
Graham was a founder partner when this clinic was established in 1999.
He returned to Blandford to join the team early in 2004. Our original McTimoney Chiropractor - Amritam Mills was finding it difficult to keep pace with the growing new patient enquiries. She invited Graham to join and support the growing business.
Graham is not currently at the clinic. In his place - Kathryn Edwards is available on Monday mornings and Pete Livesey was working with us on Thursdays, but left us on 15th July 2010 after a locum period of 6 months.
