OUR TEAM OF THERAPISTS

Photo of Ann Blair, a therapist at Therapy Centre Carlisle Ann Blair MICHT
I am a Reiki Master (Usui and Karuna®) and have qualifications in body massage, Indian Head and Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Crystal Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Reflexology, using Advanced (ART) and Vertical Reflexology (VRT). I am a registered user of the Myers Briggs Personality Indicator (MBTI), and can use British Sign Language and clear speech. I enjoy working with individuals and groups and run residential courses for Lakeland Balancing Act with two colleagues.

Website: www.lakelandbalancingact.co.uk
Email: ann@iandablair.demon.co.uk

Photo of Christine Cartwright, a therapist at Therapy Centre Carlisle Christine Cartwright
I came to Carlisle from Cheshire in 1981 to do my nurse training. I became interested in complementary therapies due to my own health problems. I now practise homeopathy and Reiki. I love being out in nature and learning new skills as a way of developing myself and expressing myself.
Email: chriscartwright863@fsmail.net

 

Photo of Fiona Atkinson, a therapist at Therapy Centre Carlisle Fiona Atkinson LCH MICHT
I trained as a Homoeopath in London in the late 1980’s. I now also have qualifications in Body Massage and Indian Head Massage. I have worked for twenty five years with children and their families as a Social Worker and in education in a variety of settings. This is why I am particularly interested in helping children.

 

Photo of Gill Zukovskis, a therapist at Therapy Centre Carlisle Gill Zukovskis MICHT MNWCH
I have worked as a therapist since completing the five year professional training in homeopathy in 1996. I am also a trained practitioner of massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. I aim to offer a safe, supportive space to explore & address a wide range of health problems, with special interests in stress and mental & emotional health. I am a qualified teacher and enjoy offering health-related courses and workshops.
Email: gillz@f2s.com

Photo of Iris Rogan, a therapist at Therapy Centre Carlisle Iris Rogan FICHT
Being brought up in Cumbria as a farmer’s daughter gave me an interest in nature and natural healing remedies. I take the holistic approach to client care. I am a Reiki Master and I am qualified to practise Aromatherapy, Reflexology (including Advanced Reflex Therapy), Thermal Auricular Therapy, Body, Sports and Ayurvedic Massage, Crystal Therapy and Bharti Vyas Methods of holistic Beauty Therapy.

I was made a Fellow of Holistic Therapists in recognition of services to the profession. I also work in a Learning Disabilities job in the NHS.
Email: IrisRogan@br4cken.fsnet.co.uk


Photo of Jen Musgrave, a therapist at Therapy Centre Carlisle Jen Musgrave MICHT
I have been teaching Yoga for 15 years, with qualifications in Viniyoga, Yoga Therapy and the British Wheel of Yoga Teaching Diploma. I am also a trained holistic therapist working with Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage and Ayurvedic massage. I am a Reiki master (Usui and Karuna®) and Crystal Therapist. I worked for 16 years as a Practice Nurse and have a City & Guilds adult teaching certificate.
Website: www.lakelandbalancingact.co.uk
Email: jenalan@jmusgrave.fsnet.co.uk


Photo of Ken Beak, a therapist at Therapy Centre Carlisle Ken Beak MICHT
I am a native Geordie, living in Cumbria for the last seven years. I am qualified in Indian Head, Aromatherapy, Body Massage and Reiki, plus Exercise, Sugaring, Waxing and Holistic Facials. Working on a cruise ship in the past was a fantastic opportunity to use all my skills. The power of touch never ceases to amaze me and my ambition is to use it to help people.

Photo of Magdalena Paynter, a therapist at Therapy Centre Carlisle Magdalena Paynter MB BS MICHT MBACP
Having originally trained as a doctor, I am a qualified counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I am also a holistic therapist and I offer a variety of complementary treatments, including Reiki, Bach Flower Remedies and Thermal Auricular Therapy.
Email: paynter.m.a@gmail.com
Photo of Najma Fraser, a therapist at Therapy Centre Carlisle Najma Fraser
 Since qualifying in 1984, I have worked in the NHS and for 10 years in private practice, offering physiotherapy for patients of all ages with a wide range of problems. I have a special interest in sports injuries and all types of muscle, bone and joint problems, offering treatments including spinal and peripheral joint mobilisations. I am joint owner of Cumbria Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic in Cockermouth. My aim is to ease pain and increase mobility.

Other therapists working with the team include:

  • Bernadette Green (Aura Photography and Body Massage)
  • Chris Blain (Meditation and T'ai Chi)
  • Jenna McGlynn (Aromatherapy, Body and Indian Head Massage, Reflexology)
  • Joyce Macdonald (Body Massage)
  • Liz Mawson (Holistic Therapist and Physiotherapist)
  • Marie Buttler (Shiatsu Practitioner - www.shiatsuessentials.co.uk)
  • Pamela Jo Proudfoot (Daoyin Tao, Massage, Reiki, Reflexology)