Melanie Taylor DC
Chiropractic
Melanie grew up in Wimborne and graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic as best academic student in 1985. She worked for 7 years at a busy chiropractic clinic in Surrey before opening her own clinic in Wareham in 1990.
Chiropractic treatment is known mainly for manipulation of the spinal joints for back and neck pain or for trapped nerves. However it can also be very good for sports injuries, arthritis, tension headaches and most musculoskeletal pains.
Melanie really enjoys working as a team with her physiotherapy partner Pam and her other colleagues at Swanage Therapy Centre.
Melanie lives on a farm in Swanage and when not working her great loves are helping on the farm, walking the dogs and learning to ride.
Pam Jolliffe
Chartered Physiotherapist | Pilates Foundation Teacher | Craniosacral Therapist (Upledger training)
Member of association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Acupuncture
I qualified as a physiotherapist in Birmingham 30 years ago. I have worked and learned ever since. Initially I trained as a teacher and I love to teach – why have you got this problem? What can you do to help now and in the future?
We all need help to realign the body after injury, repeated strain or pschycological stress. I use deep massage techniques, osteopathic ‘muscle energy techniques’ and Craniosacral techniques for this.
Pain can block any attempts to realign – electrotherapies such as TENS and interferential help while Ultra sounds helps healing. Western acupuncture focuses on pain and heat and cold also may be used.
At 60 I still mountain bike (Peru in 2008), rock climb and mountaineer and I have a small allotment. I love to be outside and active. I have injured my neck, shoulders, thumb, back, knee and ankle – some severely. THERAPISTS are wonderful – I needed their help – but you have to believe in yourself.
YOU CAN GET BACK – CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN!
Alan Hext Mac, MBAcC, Cert ZB
Alan practices Traditional Acupuncture and Zero Balancing body work; He began practice in1979 and gained his Masters degree in Acupuncture in 1985. He is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and Zero Balancing Association UK. Alan has studied Zero Balancing with its founder since 1983. He also teaches both therapies internationally. Alan is a member of the faculty of the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Warwick where he has taught since the early 1980′s.
Traditionally, Acupuncture was used to aid a return to health by treating the roots that led someone to become ill. It aids preventative health and the restoration of well being in body, mind and spirit. It is a beneficial therapy in what may be complex conditions and also where other approaches may not have proved successful.
Zero Balancing is a deeply relaxing, non manipulative hands on therapy, which is performed with the client fully clothed. It is valuable in helping to handle stress and overload and helps clear postural tensions. The touch is richly pleasurable and nurturing, in ways which that can lead to profound healing as a renewed body felt integration with oneself is experienced.
For further information about acupuncture go to www.acupuncture.org.uk and for Zero Balancing go to www.zerobalancinguk.org
Alison Milmer
Hopi Ear Candle | Deep Tissue Massage | Holistic Massage | Indian Head Massage | Reflexology | Reiki
Alison trained at Bournemouth & Poole College and qualified in Holistic massage including anatomy and physiolody in June 2003. Since then she has qualified in Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Hopi ear candling and most recently Deep Tissue Massage.
These treatments have many benefits e.g. reducing stress and anxiety, easing aches and pains, creating a feeling of well being and much more.
Alison’s hobbies and interests include running, taking part in triathlons, swimming and reading. She also loves spending time with her family.
Ceri Vosper
Ceri trained at Pinderfields Hospital in Yorkshire and qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1983. Since this time she has worked in a number of settings gaining a large variety of experience.
Initially working in a large general hospital and then working within private hospitals gave her an understanding of immediate post operative care with both medical and orthopedic patients as well as the management of neurological conditions. Subsequently these skills were transferable to a community post, working locally for a GP practice where all conditions were treated and a home visit service for patients suffering from acute back pain was established.
Since then Ceri has worked in a number of private practices including a specific sports injury clinic and has managed a Therapy Team at a school for students with complex needs. Both muscular and neurological conditions have formed the basis of her experience using similar techniques to mobilise joints, muscles and soft tissues however the pain and restriction is caused. A variety of techniques can be applied to all areas of the body ranging from the small joints to the spine. The aim of any treatment being, to restore movement and function with a reduction in any resulting pain and discomfort. There is also a need for education of any condition and hopefully as a patient, you will gain an understanding of how to further help yourself with a combination of postural advice and a home exercise program.
Jane Zoega MsC, PG Dip(Psycotherapy), PG Dip(Counselling), MBACP and MBPsS
Counselling | Reflexology | Sports Massage | Daoyin Tao | Pregnancy Massage | Psycotherapy
Jane has worked as a therapist since qualifying in 2002. She practices Sports & Remedial Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Reflexology and Counselling.
Jane qualified as a reflexologist through ITEC (The International Therapy Examination Council) in 2003, and also studied reflexology and massage at the Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2002. She qualified as a Sports and Remedial massage practitioner through BTEC at the London School of Sports Massage (2005). Jane has completed further training in maternity reflexology, reflexology for Women’s Health, and Pregnancy Massage.
Daoyin Tao is a Chinese Head, Neck and Shoulder massage including acupressure points which has proved to be particularly beneficial in the treatment of tension headaches and stress related migraines.
Jane also has a Diploma in Counselling and is currently completing an MSc in Psychotherapy & Counselling through Middlesex University.
For more information visit www.janezoega.co.uk
Marion Williams ITEC (ATLM MICHT)
Aromatherapy | Hopi ear candling | Hydrotherm Massage | Reiki | Reflexology | Hot Stone Therapy | Massage Courses
Marion qualified as a Holistic Therapist in 1993. Her treatments include Aromatherapy, Hopi ear candling, Hydrotherm massage, Reiki, Reflexology and her latest Hot Stone therapy. Marion runs massage courses here and is also attending a 2 year course in healing with the Worlds Federation of Healing. Marion also teaches and coaches meditation and spiritual development awareness.
Marion lives in Langton Matravers with her son and has two older children who live in Oxfordshire where Marion worked as a nurse, hairdresser and gardener. Marion also tutored in ITEC massage, Anatomy & Physiology at a local college of adult education. Marion’s interests include gardening and making her own aromatherapy oils and soaps etc.
Sally Roberts MCFHP MAFHP
Sally gained a diploma in child care in 1982 and worked in prep schools as a matron until 1990.
Sally then worked for Dorset County Council Social Services for 13 years, gaining an NVQ2 in care. Whilst working for the Social Services, Sally trained as a Chiropodist at the Smae Institute in Maidenhead.
As well as working as a Foot Health Practitioner, Sally also works with a private care agency.
Sally’s hobbies include singing with 2 choirs, walking, reading and swimming.
Tara Dominick DcHyp.MSBST; Certified Master Practitioner of NLP; Certified Trainer of NLP
Tara is our resident Hypnotherapist. She has a professional background in self-development and has been helping people to change aspects of their life for over 17 years. As well as being a qualified Hypnotherapist she is also a Trainer and Master of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and has taught many groups to overcome challenges and reach their potential.
She is a published author; she co-wrote Our Way: A Mother and Daughter’s Weight Loss Diary which is available on Amazon. Over the years she has come to realise that Hypnosis is one of the quickest and most relaxing routes to change and has now placed her focus solely in this area.
To find out more about what Tara can help you with and to sample her free relaxation download visit www.tdhypnosis.com.
Tim Cleave
Tim originally qualified as a Paramedic with the Ambulance service. In 2002 he retrained as a hearing aid audiologist and is now a registered hearing aid dispenser with the Health Professions Council. He has worked for two national hearing companies prior to setting up his own practice, Acousticare Ltd, in 2009.
Tim works from Poole Medical Centre two days a week, Swanage Therapy Centre one day per week and visits client homes at other times.
Tim is a member of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists which ensures he stays up to date with the latest developments. Acousticare Ltd was the first hearing company to be registered with the British Healthcare Trades Association. Their strict code of conduct is approved by the Office of Fair Trading.
At the Centre Tim is offering free appointments for hearing screening and testing for anyone who feels they may have a problem. Tim also recommends that everyone over the age of 60 has their hearing checked annually, so any deterioration can be identified promptly.
For more information, please visit www.acousticare.co.uk
