Balham Therapy Rooms

Philippa Decker
Therapeutic massage, Indian head massage, chakra healing

From November 2011 Philippa will be practising at Recentre Health 246 Balham High Road and Treat Balham Unit 7 Hildreth Street Mews See map

In January 2003 Philippa co -established the Balham Therapy Rooms which she now manages and where she practises her treatments.

Philippa works intuitively, responding to whatever it is that your body needs and using exactly the pressure you prefer. She is passionate about the healing effects of massage and draws upon experience of having explored different techniques such as deep tissue massage, shiatsu, Thai yoga massage and acupressure.

She qualified in ITEC Anatomy, Physiology and Massage in '97 and ITEC Indian Head Massage in '01.

She has worked and studied with Martin Brofman, international author of 'Anything Can Be Healed' who stimulated a long held interest in healing and metaphysics.

Monday, Tuesday 12pm to 8pm Recentre 246 Balham High Road
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturdays 10 - 5pm Treat Balham Unit 7 Hildreth Street Mews

Audrey Adeyemi
Sports/Deep Tissue Massage

FROM NOVEMBER 2011 Audrey will be practising at Recentre Health, 246 Baham High Road. See map

My interest in massage began when I was eight years old and I would attempt to manipulate my mother's back with my hands and feet to help relieve her pain from Spondylosis of the spine. Many years later after a degree in Media and Sociology I studied holistic massage, anatomy and physiology with the Massage Training Institute and began working as a therapist. I also studied sports massage at the renowned London School of Sports Massage and improved my skills as a deep tissue massage therapist.

I now have 10 years experience as a practitioner and enjoy giving massage because I am able to help many people with pain and injury related problems.

Christopher Gaia DO
Osteopathy

FROM NOVEMBER 2011 AT Recentre Health 260 Balham High Road. See map.

Contact 07905 824 730

Christopher qualified from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 with an honours degree in Osteopathic Medicine, a diploma in Osteopathy and a diploma in Naturopathy. He completed Cranial Osteopathy training levels 1, 2 and 3 soon after.

He is also qualified to perform Western Medical Acupuncture and to prescribe orthotics - tailor made shoe inserts to balance the body. This varied approach means that he has successfully treated a wide range of patients from newborns to sports people.

He is a member of the British Osteopathic Association and registered with all major insurance companies.

Jo Marie Harris DCH.DHP
Hypnotherapist

Contact Jo Marie on 07912 644 949

Jo Marie Harris is an extremely successful Clinical Hypnotherapist. She has been involved in complementary medicine for over 20 years and started working in the field of Hypnotherapy in 1998. Jo Marie is a member of the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, a Full Member of the Hypnotherapy Association www.thehypnotherapyassociation.co.uk, and listed on the UK Hypnotherapy Register.

In addition to Hypnotherapy Jo Marie is an experienced EFT Practitioner, Reiki Master & Life Coach

Roz Bigland BA (Hons), Dip ION, FdSc,MBANT
Nutritional Therapy

Contact Roz on 07779 584 498

Roz trained at the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition where she completed a three year course of study. She was awarded The Shekinah Award for 'Outstanding Clinical Practice' in 2006.

Roz is considered by her clients to give inspiring, practical and positive advice that is personally tailored to each of her client's unique nutritional needs, lifestyle and budget. Roz fundamentally believes that nutrition should be practical for everyday life, as well as being fun, enjoyable and of course tasty in the process.

Over the years Roz has treated a whole variety of health problems successfully. Her specialist interests are in treating digestive disorders, skin conditions and stress related health problems.

Roz is a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists and works strictly by their code of conduct and practice.

Tom Ings Lic Ac. BSc(hons), MBAcC
Classical Acupuncture, Therapeutic Massage

From November 2011 all acupuncture will be at ReCentre Health, 246 Balham High Road. See map.

www.acupuncturecollective.co.uk

Tom trained for four years at the International College Of Oriental Medicine where he attained a first class Bsc(hons) Degree in Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture). He is a fully insured member of the British Acupuncture Council and lectures on acupuncture at the International College of Oriental Medicine.

"I had an operation in February 2008 to remove a slipped disc from my neck. By Oct 2008 I had severe neck pain...... I started to notice an instant improvement after the first session...Tom has really helped me get my life back on track and my recovery is coming on in leaps and bounds...... he is the only person to make a real difference with my health problems." (Mike, 2008)

"... since commencing acupuncture for anxiety and postnatal depression... I enjoyed the benefit of feeling more balanced mentally and emotionally. I am noticeably more level headed, focused and energized." (Fiona, 2008)

"I had severe back and neck pain as a result of work stress, when I started having Acupuncture everything changed. I had remarkable results after just two sessions. Now the pain I was having has subsided and I still continue to have acupuncture because it helps with balance and general wellbeing as well as dealing with all kinds of health problems." (Gemma, 2008)

Robert Harding
Sports /Deep Tissue Massage

From November 2011 venue in Balham to be organised.

Rob trained at The North London School of Sports Massage which is commonly regarded, together with The London School, as the providers of the highest level of training.
He is a swimming, trampoline, gymnastics and water-ski coach. However, at least 50% of the people he treats have non-sports related pain or problems resulting from poor work practises, bad lifting techniques and repetitive practises such as typing and digging.
He grew up in Purley, Surrey, went to school in Dulwich and has been working in London since the age of 21.
Rob won the English Schools Long Jump title Under 19 in 1991 and was chosen to represent Great Britain in Germany but was unable to continue his competitive career due to injury. He wishes he'd known about Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy back then! Nowadays he is a very keen water-skier and snow boarder. He gets great satisfaction from helping people with pain and injury problems and watching people improve as a teacher and achieve their goals.

Olga Lawrence Jones RS Hom
Homeopathy

For home visits please contact Olga directly on 07887 730 283.

Olga has particular experience in treating those disorders that conventional
medicine is sometimes unable to help, such as allergies, IBS, hormonal
imbalances and skin disorders. She also enjoys treating pregnant mothers
and babies to ease those first few months.

Monday 10.30 - 8pm

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