ABOUT ME
Having spent the majority of my adult life working with children with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties, I wanted to explore the effect that 'therapeutic touch' (through massage,) has on associated conditions i.e. anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger and aggression, poor concentration and difficulty engaging in learning.
This led me to train as a complementary massage therapist five years ago, observing the consistent progress made by an adolescent male with severe anxiety and ASD with regular Indian Head Massage treatments.
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The introduction of Indian Head Massage in a SEMH and ASD schools has been very well
received by the pupils and the positive outcomes recognised by teachers, parents/carers and professionals.
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In addition to my dedicated work with children and in my private practice, I am a proud and enthusiastic volunteer for MacMillan Crossroads Care and HomeStart Thanet, and my hobbies include rollerblading, aerial hoop, cycling, paddle boarding and walking my naughty black labrador on the beach and most especially spending time with my family.
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HANDS ON EXPERIENCE
January 2020 -present day
Cornfields School - Ashford
Headteacher
Mrs Mary McKeeman
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1:1 Massage Therapist
September 2019 - present day
Learning Opportunities Centre - Deal
Headteacher
Simon Graydon
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1:1 Massage Therapist
November 2017 – May 2019
St Anthony’s School -Margate
Headteacher
Robert Page
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Massage Therapist
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Additional 1:1 support
May 2017 – present day
Home-Start Thanet
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Volunteer Mentor
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation in which mentors offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis or breakdown
2016 – present day
Macmillan Crossroads Care - Thanet
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Volunteer
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Massage Therapist
This service provides practical, emotional support for people living with cancer or a long-term health condition and their families
February 2015 - present day
My Private Clinic
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Massage Therapist
Offering therapeutic massage treatments to adults and children
February 2015 - present day
Child & Adult Workforce
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Massage Therapist
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Support Worker
2000-2015
Learning Opportunities Centre – Independent Special School (SEMH)
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Services Manager
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Administrator
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Classroom Assistant
Duration: 2 years
The Foreland School – Community Special School
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1:1 Learning support assistant