Our Practitioners

Sara Hawkins, MIFA, MBRA, AMGNI

Sara qualified in Aromatherapy in March 1997. Since her qualification she has worked at the Lavender House/Shen Centre, before taking over its business in October 2001 with Debra, creating Salus. Sara also offers treatments in Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Iridology & Herbs, Dorn Method and Ear Candling.

She is currently completing her training with The Healing Trust.

Sara spends most of her time seeing clients at Salus, but is also a volunteer therapist at the LifeWell at the Shakespeare Hospice in Stratford Upon Avon.

Brenda Bentley, Cognitive Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner DipCHyp, HPD, MNCH, PNLP, EFT Practitioner

Brenda is a comprehensively insured member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy { http://www.hypnotherapists.org} and NLP Practitioner. Her training conforms with the National Occupational Standards for Hypnotherapy -- the highest standards for practice in the UK.

Brenda can guide you to build unconscious patterns of mind that can get you more of what you want, whether that's confidence, better communication, pain control or, more generally, to be able to improve your relationships or achieve your goals.

Her approach honours you as a client in a supportive, caring and professional environment to explore your concern and let go of whatever it is that is holding you back from being who you really are. Sessions with Brenda offer you more than just therapy -- you learn how your mind works, how you are creating your experience of life and what you need to create the life you want to have. She specialises in Confidence Building, Weight Management, Phobias, Anxiety / Panic Disorders and Confident Childbirthing {http://www.buildingbelief.com/confidentchildbirth.html}

Lucy Hollick MBTER

Lucy is an accredited practitioner in the Bowen Technique qualifying in February 2002 through the European College of Bowen Studies. In 2007 she advanced this holistic and remedial therapy qualifying as an Advanced Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) Therapist.

Lucy was one of the first practitioners of the Bowen Technique to be registered by the Complementary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC) which opened its register to Bowen practitioners on 15th February 2010.

Samantha Beishon,

Samantha is a Bowen Practitioner and also offer Aromatherapy and Remedial Massage and Reiki in peaceful surroundings in Stratford. She has also recently joined Salus offering the Bowen Technique which is a remedial treatment for a wide range of muscular and skeletal problems and NYROganic Facials.

Katy McMinn

Katy is a qualified and fully insured Reflexologist. Before starting to practice Reflexology, Katy enjoyed a varied career in Human Resources working across a number of large private sector organisations, utilising her Masters in Human Resources Management. By working in a number of fast paced organisations, she has had first hand experience of the effect an unhealthy level of stress can have on everyday life for many people.

Katy trained with the London School of Reflexology, one of the UK’s most established schools. Katy believes in continuing her professional development and attends regular courses and workshops to deepen and extend her knowledge and expertise.

Katy is also trained in Maternity Reflexology. This is a branch of Reflexology aimed specifically at women during pre-conception, pregnancy, labour and the post-natal period.

After living and working in London for over 10 years, Katy and her young family have now settled in the Cotswolds to enjoy a healthier, better quality of life.

Denise McGinnity CLC, SOL (DIP.IHM), MGHT,

Denise is a qualified Life and Personal Development Coach also a Reiki Master and Teacher. Believing in a holistic approach to dealing with personal and life issues, Denise is a successful practitioner in both giving her clients the opportunity to benefit from the impact of this complete therapy.

Denise believes that change is a vital part of life and whilst it can be distressing at times, the process should be seen as an opportunity to develop and grow. Frequently, however, it is a time when we feel most confused, stressful and emotional. Through a structured process Denise works with clients through a programme of evaluation, questioning and restructuring moving them forward in their lives with an increased confidence in themselves and their ability.

Her approach is supportive, caring, non judgemental and professional. Each session is structured to the client’s specific needs, is delivered at their own pace and with a confidentiality agreement in place, complete confidence is guaranteed.