My long and rewarding journey with holistic health started with my full recovery from a long term illness through the use of Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Homeopathy. Through deep self reflection and with the help of these powerful healing tools, I now enjoy health and vitality.
From a child I had always believed in a power greater than me that would help me heal, I was aware of areas and points in my body that felt 'blocked' or painful, I became curious about the relationship of my body's health to my emotional state.
Shiatsu offered me answers to my questions, I started my three year training as a professional Shiatsu therapist in 1996 in Ireland with the European Shiatsu School. I set up a practise in Galway which led to teaching Shiatsu and starting my own school of Shiatsu (ESS branch) in 2007.
I enjoy supporting people through their own self development and teaching the Taoist concepts that inform Shiatsu theory and practice.
I am very interested in the anatomy of the human body and how energy (QI) moves and expresses itself.
Fluid movement and dance have always been an important truth to me so further studies in Movement Shiatsu offered new understandings into the physical / emotional expressions of movement that can become impeded, offering us a language to find healing and integration.
In 2017– I qualified as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist, I studied with Body Intelligence, an International school. The cross over between this amazing practise and Shiatsu offers me effective tools to help with all types of physical and emotional trauma.
I have also completed a Yoga teacher training in Ireland, and I am now furthering my enquiry of yoga with the work of Vanda Scareavelli, which I find integrates beautifully with my other work. Currently I am undergoing a training in Aqua Soma therapy, warm water therapy.
After many years of parenting my daughter in Ireland, I took a leap of faith in 2013 and moved to Central Portugal to start a new life. I am involved with community led projects, recently setting up a Womens Health Network to support women and children with natural health care.
I also have a retreats business that enables people to connect back to nature immersed in the stunning land scape and scenery of the Serra de Estrela www.valeofthestars.com
It’s a privilege to offer healing and sanctuary in this tranquil and beautiful environment.
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