My Background

The turning point in my life came when my twin brother died, when we were 22. That booted me out of my comfort zone. I travelled to Australia and learned that inner journeys are more rewarding than outer ones, and came to believe that even our most painful experiences can be our best teachers.

I became interested in alternative therapies after I had illnesses which couldn’t be addressed by conventional medicine — although when I broke my wrist I was grateful for the surgery that put it right. Coming to terms with our own mortality is a fantastically useful achievement.

I’ve earned a living as a Press & P.R. Officer in theatres. Back in 2003 and then for the last eight years I’ve had both paid and voluntary work as a holistic therapist at St. Luke’s Hospice, Sheffield, providing treatments for the patients and their relatives and carers. I have worked for South Yorkshire Police, providing Reiki, Seichem, Indian head massage and stress management workshops, and I have worked voluntarily for the Lone Twin Network and Sheffield Eating Disorders Group.