Our Therapist

Nicola, our therapist originally qualified over 12 years ago in Holistic / Swedish Massage and Anatomy & Physiology with the International Therapeutic Education Council (ITEC), where she received the highest award a ‘distinction’.

Since then Nicola has successfully completed postgraduate training in Advanced Clinical Bodywork techniques (including myofascial release and trigger point therapy), Hot Stone Massage and Hot & Cold Stone Therapy at the Jing Advanced Massage Training Institute. She holds a Certificate in Advanced Clinical Massage - one of the highest massage qualifications in the UK today, and has worked with sports professionals and celebs.

Nicola also holds a Diploma in Facial Rejuvenation (Natural Face Lift Massage) from The London Centre of Indian Champissage International (LCICI) and a Diploma in Seated Acupressure Massage (On-site) from The European Shiatsu School.

In the last couple of years, Nicola has also trained in visceral manipulation with the Barral Institute to help people suffering from functional gut and respiratory health issues, related to soft tissue restrictions or injury in the abdominal and thoracic area. This has also enabled her to successfully treat pain, injury and lack of mobility elsewhere in the body that could be connected in some way to visceral restrictions.

If you're looking for a functional, personalised approach to healing and treating your musculoskeletal disorder, health or stress-related issue, you are in excellent hands with Nicola.

Nicola's is a Certified Health Coach and has studied more than 100 different dietary theories with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (the world's leading school in nutrition and wellness). She's also a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (obtained from the Functional Medicine University - a world leader in functional diagnostic training) and an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner where she obtained certificate level 1 & 2 with the founding EFT master Karl Dawson.

It's Nicola's aim to inspire and guide you towards consciously cultivating your best body, health and fitness yet. Her interest in massage, nutrition and functional medicine initially came from her own positive experiences that sparked a desire to learn more and help others enjoy better health and well-being.

Having worked in the corporate world for many years, Nicola has a strong understanding of workplace demands and pressures, and the negative effect it can have on your body and health. Other qualifications include: BA (Hons) Business Degree (First Class award), and CIPD Human Resources Professional Development Scheme Diploma.

Nicola is a registered member of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (independent UK regulatory body), Complementary Health Professionals, and the International Association for Health Coaches.

She is fully insured to practice clinical massage, myofascial release, visceral manipulation, emotional freedom technique, matrix re-imprinting and using a functional medicine approach work with clients to help them overcome chronic health conditions. Committed to continuing professional development (CPD), she continues to advance her bodywork skills plus knowledge surrounding the topics of nutrition and functional medicine.

Details of Nicola's nutrition, health and functional medicine service and plans can be found here.