FRIENDS & COLLEAGUES
John Williamson - Shiatsu
John practices Shiatsu and One to One Do-In sessions at both Woodland Herbs and Life Medicine in Glasgow. He has many years of experience as a shiatsu practitioner and has also taught shiatsu at the Glasgow School of Shiatsu.
Recently had an excellent Shiatsu treatment from John and I'll be going back for more!
www.zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk
Francesca Howell - Acupuncture
Francesca is an Acupuncturist with a special interest in fertility and pregnancy, although she treats all kinds of health issues.
I use to work with Francesca at Woodland Herbs and am looking forward to having an Acupuncture treatment with Francesca soon.
www.acupuncture-glasgow.co.uk
Barbara Harrington - The Alexander Technique
Barbara has been teaching in Glasgow since 1981. She trained in London for three years with Walter Carrington. Before this, she worked as a musician and music teacher.
I'm a big fan of The Alexander Technique and I'm looking forward to being able to work with Barbara to help me improve my own posture and body mechanics.
http://www.alexander-direct.co.uk/
Christine Steverson - Counselling
Christine is an experienced councellor and psychotherapist who uses Congnative Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt and Solution Focused Therapy for all levels of stress and personal crisis.
I work with Christine at The Consulting Rooms in Glasgow city centre, she is well respected in her field and comes highly recommended.
www.chooseself.com
Alastair Rattray - The Bowen Technique
Alastair is an experienced Bowen Therapist and Teaches for the European College of Bowen Studies. Before learning and practicing The Bowen Technique he spent many years as physiotherapist to a semi-professional football club. He practices near Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, London and the South East of the UK
Alastair is an exceptional therapist and a leader in his field. In 1999 Alastair treated my daughter for Asthma, this was his first child Asthma case study, she no longer uses an inhaler and Alastair has gone on to do much research in to treating Asthma with The Bowen Technique.
www.relieve-childhood-asthma.com
Hester Laughlin - Physiotherapist
Hester is an excellent Physio with a Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy and a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, she also has qualifications in Muscle Energy Techniques, Acupuncture, Intramuscular Stimulation, Myofascial Release, Functional Fascial Taping and Craniosacral Therapy among others. She has a great deal of experience in dealing with a wide variety of injuries from those incurred by the office-working weekend runner, to the elite athlete. She relishes a complex challenge and will go the extra mile to find a solution to your problem.
I have been a patient of Hesters myself and can very highly recommend her. Unfortunately for those of us here in Glasgow, Hester has now moved to Swansea, a big bonus for those of you living in South Wales.
www.swanseaphysiotherapy.co.uk
Isabel Findleton - Aromatherapy Massage
Isabel is a massage therapist working at Woodland Herbs and Willow Trading, she practices Swedish massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Hot Stones Massage, Reflexology and Reiki.
I recently received a Hot Stones massage from Isabel and found it thoroughly relaxing.
www.amethyst-therapies.co.uk
Paula Wilson - Acupuncture & Massage
Paula works at Woodland Herbs and somewhere in Bothwell, not quite sure where though, she has a fun personality and an excellent reputation as a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Acupuncturist. Paula also offers Swedish massage treatments.
I will be seeing Paula soon for some acupuncture.
www.rediscoverhealth.co.uk
Clair Savage - Sports Massage NeuroMuscular Therapy
Clair trained in Ireland in Neuromuscular Therapy and has done a wealth of additional courses, her knowledge is great and she is a very active person herself so understands the needs of a sports person.
I have visited Clair several times for massage treatments and would recommend her, especially if you feel more comfortable with a female therapist.
www.clairsavage-sportsmassage.co.uk
Lisa Mellers - Massage Therapist (Integrated)
Lisa is an integrated massage therapist working in Wylie TX USA. A graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT), TX state licensed and certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). If you find yourself in Texas look her up for a massage, I will be when I'm next there.
www.itmassagedallas.com
Instructors and Teachers
Joel Tull LMBT - Sports Massage
Joel began practicing massage in Saratoga, NY in 1974, working with the dance faculty of Skidmore College and members of the New York City Ballet. A member of the first graduating class of the Carolina School of Massage, he has received the state's national meritorious award from the American Massage Therapy Association, and has been a pioneer in Massage Therapy in North Carolina. For over thirty years, Joel has worked with hundreds of professional athletes, dancers, and performing artists from around the world.
I had the amazing opportunity to do some one-on-one training with Joel during his first visit to the UK in 2009. He is a truly inspirational massage therapist with a dynamic flowing style, it was an extremely valuable experience from which I have learnt a huge amount and I also got one of the best massages of my life!
Joel will hopefully be coming to Glasgow in 2010 to teach his first UK workshop in Kinetic Sports Massage.
www.joeltull.com
Shari Auth - Therapeutic Massage / Rolfing (SI) / Acupuncture
Shari Auth, LAC, LMT is a holistic health care practitioner in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood. Her work is truly holistic in that she treats the full person, and does so incorporating a host of time honored modalities. She practices acupuncture, Chinese herbology, structural integration and massage. Ms. Auth uses one or more of these modalities to create a unique hybrid session, depending on the needs of her client.
www.authmethod.com
Bruce Baltz - Deep Tissue Healing: The Art of Stone Massage / AIS: The Spa Method
Bruce Baltz, founder of SpiriPhysical® Inc., is a licensed massage therapist in New York and Florida and an internationally recognized educator with over twenty-eight years experience in the fitness and bodywork industry. Bruce has developed Deep Tissue Healing; "The Art of Stone Massage" in 1999 and more recently Active Isolated Stretching (AIS): The Spa Method approved by Aaron Mattes.
Deep Tissue Stones Massage and Effective Stretching on the Table - both are excellent techniques.
www.spiriphysical.com
Gary Wilson LMT - Clinical Massage
Gary is an approved provider of continuing education for bodyworkers. Gary has taught palpation and bodywork skills to thousands of students and is based in Oregon USA. Gary's chief interest is reducing chronic pain. To that end he teaches his students the underlying causes of familiar conditions such as: sciatica, low-back pain, neck pain, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, and thoracic outlet syndrome--as well as effective routines for treatment.
Gary has a great series of DVD's available for massage therapist interested in learning effective body mechanics and massage techniques.
www.garywilson.byregion.net
Ben Gilbert - Chi Gung and Tui Na Instructor
Spent many years with ascetic monk Tasi Lama in the Himalayas totally immersing in the day to day living realities of the ancient Bon and Buddhist traditions including the little understood Tummo practice. Has spent considerable time with Tibetan shamans learning unique circle walking technique. Trained and certified in Taoist water method chi gung and nei gung by Andrew Popovic and Bagua circle walking by Rob Willard
Ben is my Chi Gung instructor, an acomplished Chi Gung Tui Na practitioner and a good friend.
chigung.thebluespace.com
Clinics
The Consulting Rooms
34 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1DA
This is my main clinic location in Glasgow city centre.
www.theconsultingrooms.com
Glasgow Physiotherapy Centre
34 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1DA
Part of The Edinburgh Physiotheraphy Group, 2 excellent Physios working here Kelly and Kirsten with deep tissue and sports massage also available.
www.ggphysio.co.uk