I have always had a keen interest in the mind/body link. I gained a BSc (hons) degree in Human Biology and Psychology in 2006 and from then, taught science and psychology at secondary/sixth form level for 10 years, eventually leading the psychology department at A level. As a teacher, I frequently suffered unbearable levels of stress and anxiety which often resulted in headaches and migraines and so when I became pregnant with my first child, I looked for a complementary therapy that could alleviate these. I found regularly visiting a reflexologist not only helped improve my headaches but also reduced my stress levels and boosted my overall wellbeing.

In 2017, I chose to re-train as a Level 5 Clinical Reflexologist and now assist on the Centralia Level 5 Reflexology Course in Manchester. My research background has helped me take a clinical approach to all my clients’ conditions so that I can provide a clear, objective measure of their improvement. I believe that educating my clients is just as important as delivering the therapy itself, and so I pass on my knowledge as much as I can, so my clients feel empowered to help themselves.