OUR TEAM OF THERAPISTS


Fiona Atkinson
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.


Ken Beak
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, plus Exercise, Sugaring and Waxing. 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.


ANN BLAIR
Ann Blair MICHT
I am a Reiki Master (Usui and Karuna®) and have qualifications in body massage, Indian Head & Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Crystal therapy 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


MARIE BUTTLER
Marie Buttler MRSS
I have studied and practised Shiatsu for 12 years. Having trained in Paris with a Japanese teacher, I completed a three year course with the Glasgow School of Shiatsu in 1999. I am a Registered Member of the Shiatsu Society (MRSS). I practise Shiatsu on a one-to-one basis as well as giving introductory classes and talks. Shiatsu is an integral part of my life, as a professional tool and an aid to personal development.

Website: www.shiatsuessentials.co.uk
Email: info@shiatsuessentials.co.uk
Jackie Collins
Jackie Collins MICHT
I offer a range of therapies, including Massage (Aromatherapy, Body Massage and Indian Head) as well as Reflexology. I also hold a Certificate in Education and City & Guilds 7307 Teaching Certificate, enabling me to teach holistic therapies. I lived in Stockport, Cheshire before I moved to Carlisle.

Liz Mawson
Liz Mawson
I am currently training as a physiotherapist as I believe passionately in empowering people to better their own health and well-being. I am a qualified complementary therapist in reflexology, Reiki, aromatherapy, deep tissue massage, Indian Head massage and manual lymphatic drainage.

Email:
lizmawson@hotmail.com


JEN MUSGRAVE
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

MAGGIE
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, Reflexology, Bach Flower Remedies and Thermal Auricular Therapy.

Email: paynter.m.a@gmail.com


PAMELA JO PROUDFOOT
Pamela Jo Proudfoot MICHT MDYTA
I was born in Canada but have spent most of my life in the UK. I live a holistic lifestyle in southern Scotland and care deeply about the environment. I offer a range of therapies including Aromatherapy and Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology and Reiki. I am also qualified in Daoyin Tao, a form of face, neck and shoulder massage which combines ancient Chinese and modern Western techniques.

Email: pamelajoproudfoot@hotmail.com


IRIS ROGAN
Iris Rogan MICHT
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 & Ayurvedic Massage, Crystal Therapy and Bharti Vyas Methods of holistic Beauty Therapy. I also work in a Learning Disabilities job in the NHS.

Email: IrisRogan@br4cken.fsnet.co.uk


GILL ZUKOVSIS
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

Other therapists working with the team include: Edie Harbord.