SANDIE DUNCAN aka Brownsugarubme

Sandie Duncan is fast becoming one of the best Massage therapists in London, quite an achievement in under 6 years. Since becoming qualified Sandie set up her massage therapy company 4getstress, she has offered her treatments at Bliss Treatment Centre in Notting Hill, Karma in Camden, Ironmonger Turkish Baths and currently at Porchester Baths in Bayswater, on Tuesday and Fridays. It was while at Ironmonger Row she developed her own body polish/exfoliator.

She has been written about in Tatler as well as appearing on ITV’s Celebrity Fit Club. Her clients range from busy professionals, to various celebrities all needing to forget life’s harsh stresses which Sandie melts away with her magical touch and exhilarating and delicious products.

During her 2 year residence at Ironmonger Row the good words spread about how she made womens skin feel and look, which lead to the creation of her brand Tia & Anda Brownsugarubme©, a delicious blend of sugar, salt, and various essential oils which she offers in addition to their steams and saunas.

Tia & Anda Brownsugarubme© body scrub has been created by Sandie using her simple philosophy – “if she wouldn’t use it on her skin then it certainly wont touch her clients skin”.
Her qualification in Aromatherapy allowed her to indulge in her hobby making skin preparations to cope with her own sensitive skin. To this end the products are made to order with natural ingredients, no chemicals or parabens. Her body scrub gives you the uplifting experience of a spa in your own bathroom. All treatments and products are designed to dissolve stress, restore balance and lift the spirit.

Sandie offers Aromatherapy, On-Site massage, Swedish massage, pregnancy massage and deep tissue massage treatments. The treatments are available for corporate events, in the home, pampering zones etc. Her clients include, journalist Liz Jones, Jemma Kidd, Irina Abramovitch, Iyanla Vanzant etc. She is in demand for Pilates retreats and has travelled to Ireland, Majorca, Tuscany and Burgundy for these events.

Sandie’s approach is holistic, intuitive and her clear passion and love for what she does enhances the well being of everyone who has experienced one of her products or treatments.
Sandie has an ITEC Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology in Body Massage. ITEC Diploma in Aromatherapy and ITEC Diploma in On-Site massage, Diploma in Hot Stone Therapy.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS


“I felt drained, stressed and tired before, after I felt relaxed, de-stressed and in a happier mood.” – Jemma Kidd, make up artist (Jemma Kidd School Of Make Up).

Makes my skin feel like milk and silk.” – Isabel Begg, Lawyer

“Makes my skin feel as nature intended, soft and touchable.” - Sandra Scott, Publicist.

“No need to go to a spa, my skin is soft, my soul uplifted, altogether relaxed and glowing, what more could I ask for?” – Malica, Film producer (Bend It Like Beckham).

“Makes me feel alive and happy.” – Sarah Goodwin, Gallery Curator

Sandie is the BEST! Just the most amazing massage. I’m bringing everyone
I love to her. ........Thank you Sandie...Anna Rickman, Barrister

Many thanks Sandie, the best massage I’ve ever had! (& I’ve travelled to India and had Ayurvedic massage) Really enjoyed the Zen music too. - Adela Wilson, Stylist

There’s magic in those hands!! Thanks for the wonderful massage as ever......
Hannah Rycroft, Pilates/Massage retreat, Majorca

DEBRANNIES CATERING



Hanna Sintim set up Debrannies to provide all kinds of catering including for community events such as public meetings, tea dances for the over 50s and private parties. She has also started a Community Café at a local Church and runs the Coffee Shop at a health centre. She is a trained, qualified and experienced chef and has worked as Head Pastry Chef at Kensington Place, west London.

She started her journey to setting up her business with a course provided by the Portobello Business Centre. This was a four day course that took participants through all aspects of business with presentations from experts in tax and accounting. The business plan was the most useful thing for Hanna while starting off. Her Business Adviser, Maria Stammers, helped her by looking through her books and coming to observe her at work in her catering business. Hanna's
adviser gave her constructive feedback on how she could improve her business to make it more attractive to customers.

One area that is a struggle for her is finance. She says that she has had difficulty in identifying the benefits that she is entitled to as a self-employed person with her own business. What would have made a difference to her experience is being clear about what benefits are available to her and exactly what loan finance is available to support her business. She describes her position at the moment as 'being in a
grey area'.

For the future, Hanna has great plans for Debrannies including setting up a patisserie. She wants to further establish the business and to increase the number of catering contracts.

Hanna feels that the best thing about starting her own business is making her own decisions and being able to do what she likes to do. Although it is a struggle, it is a very exciting time for her.

Cristina Codina Llavina is a qualified Alexander Technique teacher and a member of The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) with experience in teaching both individuals and groups from all walks of life.

The Alexander Technique is the only method which teaches us to become aware of and eliminate harmful postural habits.
Using the Alexander Technique you can become ... balanced alert but relaxed focused effective confident
Anyone can benefit ... Vitality and coordination improves. Breathing and speaking become easier. Movement becomes freer, lighter, and more enjoyable.

Cristina has experience in teaching; women only classes, mixed classes with ages ranging from 16-60, children’s groups, and has three years assisting in the Alexander Technique department of the Arts ED School of Acting,
References are available on request

Classes cost £30 per hour –excluding venue hire costs.

For more information contact cristina.alexandertech@hotmail.com
Mobile: 077 3421 9669
Home: 020 7266 5256.

USUI & KARUNA®

REIKI TREATMENTS and COURSES

http://www.mindhigherheart.com/

About Theresa Kahn:

Theresa Kahn is an experienced Lecturer, (Cert.Ed.) and Coordinator with considerable experience in Adult and Further Education. She has worked with groups and individuals from all over the world, which has included projects with the National Probation Service, numerous Local Communities and in the Health and Social Care Services. She takes referrals from the National Phobics Society. She is dedicated in providing excellence in both her practice and teaching, thus providing a high quality and professional service to clients and students alike.

What is Reiki?

The word Reiki, (pronounced ray-key) is Japanese. It is the make up of two words 'Rei' which means universal, in the sense of everywhere and also 'Ki' which means the same as prana or chi, i.e. the vital life force within everything alive. Reiki is also the descriptive name for the art of Natural Healing.

How can you experience Reiki Healing? Reiki is experienced whilst the client relaxes fully clothed on a massage table while the practitioner lightly lays his/her hands on, engulfing the body front and back with pure Reiki energy - Reiki works on the whole body, inside and out.
Reiki addresses physical, mental, emotional and energetic imbalances. It also promotes overall well-being, healing and optimal good health.
We can all benefit from Reiki Healing; it is suitable for people of all ages and is helpful with a wide range of health related issues.
Reiki works well in conjunction with conventional treatments.

You can contact Theresa Kahn by email or telephone if you require further information or want to book a Course and/or a Consultation on:

Tel: 020 7286 8616
Mob: 07910 356 749

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY

http://www.mindhigherheart.com/

About Kevin O’Doherty:

Kevin is a Health Psychologist, with a wide range of experience in mental health. He has worked both in Ireland and the UK, with people living with stress, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD and depression.

Kevin is a Manager in national mental health charity. He also provides CBT for clients of Anxiety UK (formerly the National Phobics Society).

Kevin is an accredited member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and works to the professional and ethical standards, laid down by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

Founded and developed by Professor Aaron Beck in the 1960’s, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy whereby the therapist works with the client on a range of psychological issues, by helping them look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviour interact. A CBT therapist will help the client to change and adapt the thoughts and behaviour that are causing emotional problems.

How Effective is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be the most effective form of psychological treatment for Anxiety, Stress, Panic Attacks, Depression and a range of other psychological problems. It is the most popular form of intervention within the NHS and private psychological services internationally.

For More Info, contact Kevin O’Doherty
Tel: 020 7286 8616
Mob: 07811 557 763

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Gabriella Doran LicAc. MBAcC, acupuncture practitioner, is Neighbourhood Enterprise Centre's longest-term resident, having been at the centre since its inception in 2004.

What I love about my practice here at Neighbourhood Enterprise Centre, is that it is right in the heart of the wonderful diverse community of W9. Many of my patients travel much further to see me, but it is also important to me that I am serving my community making this profound system of medicine available to locals from all walks of life.

I practice a style of acupuncture known as Classical Five Element Acupuncture (CF-EA) which was pioneered in the West by the late master of this tradition, Professor J. R. Worsley. What is unique about it, is that it aims to determine the root cause of disease, illness or imbalance in each person, so treating what each individual needs to return them to good health, rather than having a particular formula for each symptom or condition. For example, many people suffer from migraines, but instead of having one formula for ‘migraines,’ there are many possible ways I can treat that condition, and all of them are determined by what the individual person that I am treating needs, so ten different migraine sufferers would receive ten completely different courses of treatment from me. This makes the treatment entirely focussed on the person, who in turn feels the benefit of their symptoms disappearing, as well as a greater sense of well-being.

I see symptoms as signs of deeper distress in a person. Everything is connected; we know this because we cannot go out to work and leave our backache at home. Often people will come to me with half a dozen problems, and ask if I can do anything about all of them or if the treatment will be geared towards one symptom only. I reply that even if I wanted to, I couldn’t help but to treat all of them as I’m treating their whole. It’s almost like giving the patient’s body a tool box to go and fix its problems with.

There are many reasons people seek help from me, from physical discomfort to emotional breakdown to being stuck and unable to move on with their lives. For some, my clinic is a last resort, as they have found medications have fallen short of really helping their condition, or simply that their over-worked GP doesn’t have the time to really listen and find out what is going on beyond the physical symptoms. I love my job because I know that I can really be there for every person who comes to see me and because of that, and of course the profound system of medicine that I practice, they get real improvement in their health and well-being.

If you have any questions about acupuncture please do send me an e-mail on Gabriella@5-element-acupuncture.co.uk or call me on 0781 314 1098.