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| ALL Aditi Yoga Centre therapists are fully qualified, certified and insured. |
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Helen Briggs back to top
Helen is the owner and manager of Aditi Yoga Centre. Helen is also a Hypnotherapist, a HypnoBirthing® practitioner (childbirth education & self-hypnosis for birth), a Reiki and Sekhem practitioner. Helen’s area of interest is female health, particularly fertility, pregnancy and birth. Helen also has experience of working with people with back, neck & shoulder problems, depression & anxiety and various special needs, such as autism.
Helen previously worked in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, where she held various senior positions in marketing and business management. In 2002 she decided to establish Aditi Yoga Centre in Edinburgh because of her passion for yoga and her desire to help people improve the quality of their lives, by improving their ability to deal with stress. |
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Amanda Burnett back to top
Amanda has gained extensive experience working both in the UK and abroad for various health spas. Over the last 8 years Amanda has worked at Skibo Castle, Stobo Castle Health Spa, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Bermuda and most recently at One Spa at the Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh.
Amanda’s passion and interest for alternative therapies began from an early age and was spurred on further after a period of personal illness in which the receiving of various treatments opened her eyes to the real and positive benefits of the holistic approach to health and well being.
This led her to undertake extensive training in Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Usui Reiki (Master/Teacher level), Karuna Reiki, Thai Massage and various other body work techniques. |
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Vladimira Stankova back to top
Vladimira is an experienced, warm and enthusiastic therapist who has been practising and studying complementary therapies since 1995. Having graduated from the European School of Shiatsu in the IMI Kiental Institute, Switzerland, she remained practising Shiatsu in Kiental and Zurich, further enhancing her skills and knowledge in this field. Moving to Scotland in 2002 she trained in Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Holistic Facials.
Her practice incorporates the knowledge obtained through her studies of other disciplines and principles, including Feng Shui, Homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Elements Theory, Yin and Yang and Macrobiotics.
Vladimira is qualified in Professional and Clinical Aromatherapy, and Advanced Clinical Reflexology. She also holds a Diploma in Shiatsu Massage being trained by Soul Goodman, and a Certificate in Holistic Facials. She graduated from Napier University (Edinburgh) with a BSc in Complementary Therapies.
She is a recognised practitioner of the following professional bodies and institutions:
I.M.I. - International Macrobiotic Institute
S.I.R. - Scottish Institute of Reflexology
IFPA - International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists
With her treatments the natural, biodegradable, environmentally friendly and organic products of the highest quality are used. She also practises the popular Neal’s Yard Remedies Holistic Facials. These unique facial treatments combine skin nourishment and soothing massage where only the Neal’s Yard Remedies extensive natural skin care range products are used.
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Gary Flockhart back to top
Gary is a Master NLP Practitioner, trained to the highest standard by Dr. Richard Bandler (Creator of NLP), John La Valle (President of NLP Society), and Paul McKenna. He now assists wherever possible on personal development seminars with the aforementioned masters.
He is also a trained Meridian line therapist, well versed in the uses of EFT and TFT. Gary is an Anthony Robbins Mastery University graduate, committed to excellence in every area of life. Gary believes that the key to a fulfilled life is freedom. Freedom from fears, freedom from restrictions, and freedom from limiting beliefs.
Gary is a certified member of the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He is also a certified member of the British Institute of Hypnotherapy (BIH), committed to the highest standards of ethical practice and professional competence. The BIH is a member of the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council, also a member of the UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations (UKCHO)
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Dianne McInnes back to top
Dianne is a qualified practitioner of Reiki, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Threading, having had an interest in complementary therapies for many years.
Dianne started practicing reiki approximately ten years ago, initially training in the Usui Shiki Ryoho method, then in Reiki Seichem in which she become a reiki master teacher, now specialising in individual teaching. Dianne also trained with The Bayly School of Reflexology and is a member of the British Reflexology Association (BRA). She trained in Indian head massage with Geraldine McCullagh and Threading with Bharti Vyas in London.
Dianne’s holistic view of treatments and unique ability to combine each individual therapy into a total body treatment offers an exceptional experience for her clients, one that has seen her loyal customer base grow over the years. Prior to becoming a complementary therapist, her professional background was in medical laboratories, human resources and business management.
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Ann Richards back to top
Ann’s love of Tai Chi began after attending a seminar with Master Jason Chan in 1999, which led her to complete a 3 year teacher training course in Infinite Tai Chi, Chi Kung and meditation.
Ann was also inspired to take a further 2 year training course, with Jason Chan, in the Ling Chi Energy Healing Art. Ann has been teaching for over 6 years and is passionate about Infinite Tai Chi. Ann truly believes that it transforms people’s lives. Ann is also a qualified Indian Head Masseuse.
Ann previously owned her own specialist teddy bear emporium retailing to collectors worldwide. |
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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.
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Robbie Smith back to top
Robbie is a qualified Osteopath and Naturopath. He initially trained in Zoology with an interest in human and animal evolution and an emphasis on biomechanics and how the body moves. This led him to train in Osteopathy at the British College of Osteopathy and Naturopathy in London.
He has a special interest in how the body is designed to move; the impact that modern lifestyles and postures has on this and the resulting. Robbie has spent the last few years developing the Harmonic Therapy which he now uses alongside Osteopathy to relieve the tensions in the muscles and joints brought about by the stresses of modern living. |
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Gordon Soutar back to top
Gordon found particular affinity with the ultra-high vibration of the Egyptian healing system SourceSTAR (a.k.a. Sekhem) and became a full time Complementary Therapy Practitioner. Gordon has also trained in Seichim, Hopi Ear Candles, EFT, EMOTrance, and Indian Head Massage. Gordon is also a Reiki Master and SourceSTAR (Sekhem) Master Teacher endorsed by the Helen Belot Sekhem Association. He is also a member of IPTI and the BCMA.
Gordon Soutar holds the following Qualifications: Certificate in Social Services (CSS); Sekhem Master Teacher; Reiki Master Teacher; Seichim Master Teacher; Hopi ear candle (Thermo Auricular Therapy) Practitioner; Indian Head Massage Practitioner; and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner.
Gordon shows great commitment while working with any complementary therapy in which he specialises. You can be assured of high professional standards and confidentiality while receiving the complementary therapy of your choice. He is also a part time volunteer with Waverley Care, in Edinburgh and offers SourceSTAR (Sekhem), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and EMOTrance therapies to service users, staff and volunteers.
Gordon organises regular weekly SourceSTAR (Sekhem) energy healing gatherings (every Sunday 19:30) at Aditi Yoga Centre enabling anyone to receive a treatment for a small donation. The group are dedicated team of SourceSTAR (Sekhem) practitioners, or students at various stages of development, who meet regularly in order to raise public awareness and access to the wonderful energy. The gatherings also offer practitioners a forum for ongoing support and development, to exchange experiences and ideas. All practitioners and students give their time freely and all contributions go towards the cost of providing the venue.
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Diane Tyrer back to top
Diane has been a practising therapist since 1996 and has worked in health related fields for over 15 years. She is a qualified midwife with a degree in Midwifery Studies.
Diane’s initial training was in Therapeutic Massage in Edinburgh with Bavara and Lolit gaining an ITEC diploma in 1996. Over the years Diane has added further bodywork training.
Diane also trained with Craniosacral Practitioner Training Scotland in 1998, gaining a Diploma in Craniosacral therapy.
She has an Adult and Further Education Teaching Certificate from Aberdeen College and has a teaching certificate in Chi Gong following training with Tez Sawicki in Edinburgh. She teaches Chi Gong in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Fife. |
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Trevor Weavers back to top
Trevor is originally a physicist, who decided in 2000 to follow his interest in anatomy and physiology and sports injuries, this led him to qualify as an Advanced Remedial and Sports Massage Therapist with Scottish Massage Schools. He is highly experienced with both sports and non sports related injuries and conditions and has worked with many top class athletes.
He looks to find the root cause of problems and does not just treat the symptoms. His special interests are sports injuries and back pain. |
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Meriel Younger back to top
Meriel has been practising as a therapist since 2002. Originally trained in classical Reflexology, Meriel has since undergone further training in Maternity Reflexology, Thai Reflexology, and Adapted Reflextherapy for spinal pain and whiplash.
Meriel has a specific interest and significant experience in dealing with menstrual problems, infertility, hormonal and menopausal problems.
Meriel has added Therapeutic Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Hopi Ear Candles, Indian Head Massage, Thai Foot Massage and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) to her skills, which allows her to tailor her treatments for each individual, taking a rounded and balanced approach which benefits the whole body, mind and spirit.
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Anna Canning back to top
Bringing to fruition a lifelong interest in herbal medicine, Anna graduated from Napier University, Edinburgh, in 2007 with a BSc Hons (1st class) in Herbal Medicine (Phytotherapy), and has been building her practice in Edinburgh since then. She is particularly interested in the role of diet/nutrition and lifestyle in health and disease, and in the potential of herbal medicine to help stimulate the body’s own healing resources.
Her treatments reflect these interests and the holistic approach characteristic of western herbal medicine. She works with people of all ages, and welcomes enquiries from people with any condition.
Anna is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and of the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy. Before embarking on her herbal medicine studies, she worked for many years as a freelance translator and university researcher, and has lived and worked in several countries.
Anna is also a qualified instructor in the Lissim self-help pain relief technique.
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Yvonne Bowman back to top
Yvonne qualified from Napier University as a medical herbalist in 2007, is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and has her own practice in Edinburgh.
Her initial interest in plants started with a degree in Botany at Edinburgh University and continued throughout working in scientific research, and later as a school assistant, to become more focussed on the use of plants in medicine and the holistic approach to healing practised through western herbal medicine.
Yvonne has now also trained as a Lissim teacher to help people control and ease their pain by learning and using the self-help Lissim touch technique and welcomes enquiries from people of all ages suffering from a painful condition.
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