Anu Sharma back to top

Anu graduated as an acupuncturist from the Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA) in York and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council.  Her treatment approach includes acupuncture, acupressure massage along with dietary and lifestyle advice to allow patients to optimise and maintain the beneficial effects of their treatment. 

Anu treats all kinds of health issues and adopts a relaxed gentle approach whilst trying to get to the root of the issue. Her special interests include fertility and women's health.

Anu has also completed a ‘Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture’ course which is referred to the ‘Acupuncture facelift’, this is a new innovation in the UK but the Chinese have been using it for thousands of years.

Shirley Cumming back to top

Since she was a child Shirley has been open to spirit, she could never find an explanation for what she would see, hear and experience, so began reading books on the paranormal trying to make sense of it all.

Many years later Shirley studied Reiki and completed Reiki I & II. Studying Reiki has helped Shirley to develop spiritually becoming happier and more peaceful in the process. It’s also helped her to understand the strange experiences that began happening to her at a young age . Through coaching and dedication her skills have increased dramatically to include healing people and animals, clearing and conditioning environmental space, bringing through messages from loved one’s that have passed over, loving and supportive messages from angels and guides and the ability to channel specific energies in group settings.

Shirley loves what she does and it’s a joy for her to help. She has found her vocation and know that this is what I was born to do. Shirley is happily married for 25 years and has a daughter who is currently studying at University.

Frances Bavin back to top

Frances’ interest in nutrition started about 10 years ago.  She had various health issues to which the doctor could not provide effective solutions.  Finally she sought the help of a nutritionist and found the answer not just to these specific problems but to overall good health, vitality and a generally more positive outlook on life.

This inspired her to retrain as a nutritional therapist with the CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine).  The course is orientated not just around the scientific study of nutrition but around the more subtle and ancient principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine.  At the base of it is the Naturopathic theory that, given the right tools, the body has an inherent ability to heal itself.

Melissa Rose back to top

Melissa began studying Reflexology at Napier University in 2004, and graduated with distinction in 2007. Previous to this she obtained a degree in Physiology from Dundee University, giving her a good grounding for work in physical therapies.

Melissa has added to her skills in Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Reiki, studying Light Touch and Chi Reflexology. Both of these work with the client’s energy system, using principles of Chinese Meridian Theory and Indian Medicine. These approaches fascinate her and she finds they add an extra dimension to her treatments.

For the past 5 years Melissa has worked in therapy centres both as a practitioner and administrator, learning from others and applying her skills.  She has also worked with charities such as Capability Scotland and Health in Mind.

Melissa believes that everyone can benefit from Complementary Therapies and that they are a valuable part of the changing face of healthcare.  She believes in the professional conduct of her field, and is a member of a Reflexology professional body.

Melissa is dedicated to her practice.  She incorporates a spiritual aspect to her work, and uses her intuition in treatments.

Jessica Weatherall back to top

Jessica studied Osteopathy at RMIT University, Melbourne and has worked in Australia and New Zealand. She is passionate about and has had extensive training in the Biodynamic approach to Cranial Osteopathy. She has worked in clinics with a broad range of patients, including those with a great reputation for their work with children, in which she gained experience and enthusiasm in this field. This involved also working with mothers pre, post and during pregnancy to help their bodies support the changes that pregnancy demands.

Jessica relocated to Edinburgh so that she can pursue further educational experiences not currently offered in Australia or New Zealand. She is currently enrolled in a four year programme with the Swiss Academy for Traditional Osteopathy, which involves ongoing training in the area of paediatrics and work with the Swiss Osteopathic Centre for Kids.

Her treatments are aimed at supporting and encouraging the body’s Health and self-healing capabilities, and are appropriate for all ages, from newborns with colic, reflux, sleeping difficulties and excessive crying, to adults with back pain, headaches, sports injuries and digestive problems. 

Sarah Urquhart Taylor back to top

Sarah is qualified in Swedish Massage and also offers Indian Head Massage.

Sarah is also currently training as a Sports and Remedial Massage therapist, and is gaining valuable experience working with Athletes' Angels, offering massage at marathons and sporting events. Sarah is also an on-site massage therapist, working in offices and businesses throughout Edinburgh.

Having had M.E since the age of 15, Sarah finds she can empathise with clients who have chronic conditions and has first hand experience of the benefits that massage and complementary therapies can offer those affected by chronic pain and fatigue.

When Sarah isn't working or studying, she enjoys relaxing with friends, exchanging massage treatments with colleagues and playing violin and piano. She also swims daily and loves getting out for walks in the countryside or escaping to the coast for the day!