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 National Federation of Spiritual Healers.

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.

Jo Robinson, BSc, AOR, IFPA, VCTC, MICHT, IHHT, MFHT

Jo offers a truly holistic approach to each individual client, having empathy, insight and the life experiences brought with four children who are now moving on to higher education.

She has a broad knowledge including medical training, nutritional expertise, pilates training and an interest in yoga, as well as full membership of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists.

Experience has been within a remedial sports massage clinic and in palliative care within the local hospice. Jo offers Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology and Nutritional advice.

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}

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.

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.

Jacqueline Tarling,

Jacqueline discovered the benefits of modifying diet to improve health symptoms when she visited a Nutritional Therapist herself a number of years ago. She was so impressed by the results that she decided to retrain as a Nutritional Therapist.

She has been practising Nutritional Therapy since she graduated with a BSc in Nutritional Medicine from Thames V alley University. Within her practice she has dealt with a variety of patients with a range of problems including IBS, digestive disorders, headaches and migraines, stress, weight loss, hormonal imbalances, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions (such as fungal infections, acne and eczema). She believes that good nutrition is vital to health and that the benefits of other therapies and treatments can be enhanced by the inclusion of a healthy, nutritious diet.

As a working mother, she is aware of the pressure of modern life and her aim is to provide realistic and practical dietary, supplement and testing advice to suit individual lifestyle and budget.

As part of ongoing and professional development, Jacqueline regularly attends Continual Professional Development (CPD) seminars and events to ensure that she keeps abreast with the most recent developments in health and nutrition. To help her achieve clinical excellence, she is currently taking functional medicine certification with Functional Medicine University

Charmian Winser,

Charmian is a visiting Practitioner and is with us every quarter hosting our Meditation Group and offering Tranformational Bodywork sessions. See further details on our Events pages.

Sarah Jackson BA BSc (hons) MA SC (Ad.P.Th),

Sarah offers therapy using an eclectic approach, drawing on various psychological models—this means that she tailors her services specifically to meet peoples needs. She is also trained in Human Givens Psychotherapy techniques (particularly effective for depression and anxiety), this is a scientific approach offering quick strategies that can be taught, so you can continue to benefit throughout all areas of your life after therapy has ended. She has a BA and a BSc first class honours in Psychology and an advanced practitioner diploma in psychotherapy and eating disorders.

Sarah can help with: Abuse, Addiction(s), Anger Management, Anxiety, Bullying, Child Related Issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Low Self-Confidence, Low Self-Esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma. She has also received specialist training with helping disturbed children.

Brigitte Nath

Brigitte is a practising Dorn Method therapist and also a fully trained therapist in Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Body Massage and Indian Head Massage, holding a VTCT qualification. She is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), which is the UK's largest professional therapist association. Brigitte lives and provide my therapy services in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire.