How I Work?
My approach is supportive and friendly, looks at the whole person and is client led. I try to incorporate and share knowledge with my clients but let them tell me what their body, mind and spirit needs from each session. I am in the process of tailor making each session and working intuitively with each person so that each session is created from a healing and open space. I am constantly working in my own self development and healing so that I can support others in their journey. I see this as an essential part of what I do. I am the same as everyone else and share the same worries and anxieties. I continue to study and am in the process of training to be an intergrative counsellor so these skills are often present in my work. I also write and blog about mental, physical health and reflexology and works on retreats. I really am passionate about Reflexology and am a natural cynic, yet I am always amazed at the transformation it can bring.
My Background
Before and after my History Degree, I worked as a support worker and advisor for over 10 years. During this time she worked within the NHS, Community Mental Health settings and on a one to one basis supporting and nursing a wide range of people.
For the last 9 year my professional background has been as a Development Manager, Project Manager and Trustee within the Voluntary and Community Sector. During this time she also worked in project and development roles for the HE sector and private business. During this time she started to be interested in holistic therapies after a period of ill health and began her training in Reflexology. I am a Management Commitee Member and Chair of a Women's Health and Counselling Charity in Bristol. I also work implementing a carers strategy over 8 hospitals in Bristol and am training to be an Intergretive Counsellor at UWE.
Qualifications and Experience
- In 2004 Michelle trained at the Bristol School of Holistic Therapies and gained a Diploma in Reflexology and a Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology.
- In 2004 Michelle undertook further training in VRT with Lynne Booth and incorporates this in her practice wherever possible.
- In 2006 she completed her foundation in Shaitsu at the Bristol School of Shiatsu continuing her own personnal development.
- During 2006-7 she provided Reflexology treatments at St Monica Trust under the guidance of Lynne Booth; and also set up her own private practice.
- In 2009-2010 she completed her year long Counselling Skills Certificate at the University of the West of England.
- In 2010 she completed a Endocrine Vertical Reflex Therapy Course.
- In May 2010 she completed a VRT Masterclass in Sub Fertility Issues.
- In 2010 Michelle is continuing her counselling training and working towards her Integrative Counselling Diploma in Professional Studies at the University of the West of England.
She is registered with the International Federation of Reflexologists and is an authorised member of the Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) Network.
She is a fully qualified emergency first aider, holding an appointed persons first aid certificate.