Meet The Team

Contact & Socials

Email: hello@healthnorth.co.uk
Phone Number: 0191 388 0000

Contact & Socials

Email: hello@healthnorth.co.uk
Phone Number: 0191 388 0000

Contact & Socials

Email: hello@healthnorth.co.uk
Phone Number: 0191 388 0000

About Me

Hello!

My clinics are held at the Northern Integrative Health Centre, Sacriston, Co Durham and at Wellness Centre, Northallerton, North Yorkshire where I offer face-to-face consultations. Telephone consultations and home visits can also be arranged.

I opened my practice in Richmond, North Yorkshire in 1998 after completing a 4-year training course in Homeopathic Medicine at the Northern College of Homeopathic Medicine, Gateshead. I later qualified in Homeobotanical Therapy, Dru Yoga and the Bowen Technique. I often combine these with Homeopathy to create bespoke packages to help my clients heal in the most effective and expedient way possible.

After 20 years’ nursing experience and over 25 years in private practice I am fortunate to have gained considerable experience in helping people of all ages cope with a wide range of health issues.

If you wish to find out more about how Homeopathy can help you please call for a free, no obligation chat on 07746 799536.

About Me

Barry began his therapy journey 8 years ago, when he began working as a Sports Massage Therapist. Then in a pursuit to expand upon these skills, Barry went to study at Teesside University (at the age of 38) and 3 years later (in 2021) graduated with a first class degree in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. 

His professional experience has involved working in the sporting arena, as therapist for the British National Kendo Team (martial arts) for 2 years. But also, Barry has worked as an MSK clinician in Occupational Health, helping everyday working people not only recover from the injuries and pain but go on to thrive in their respective working environments

Contact & Socials

Phone Number: 0191 388 0000
Email: hello@healthnorth.co.uk

About Me

Kyle graduated from The University of Johannesburg, South Africa in 2019 with a Master of Technology degree in Chiropractic (M.Tech Chiro).

He has always had a love and passion for the Chiropractic profession since as far back as he can remember, with the ultimate goal of aiding and assisting in people’s return to health. Kyle has had the honour and privilege of being mentored in the ‘Art and Science‘ of chiropractic by some of the best chiropractors in the profession.

Qualifications

DC M. Tech Chiropractic, MBCA, LRCC (Johannesburg)

About Me

My name is Peter Dryden (CB Hypnotherapy Dip, Msc, BSc, FHEA, Dip HE) and I trained and gained a Diploma in Hypno-CBT® at the UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. My background is as a qualified children’s nurse since 1998 and more recently as a Senior Lecturer. I am passionate about helping adults, children and young people (CYP) to address issues that are affecting their day-to-day functioning. Gaining the Diploma in Hypnotherapy, along with training in other therapeutic techniques, has given me the expertise and knowledge to really help clients to make positive changes to their lives.

Please click on this link to see the range of issues we can help you with:

https://www.northernskiestherapy.com/

About Me

Amanda McAlinden has been helping people with back pain, joint and muscles for 10 plus years as a trained UK registered osteopath. In the last 4 years her focus has been moved to pregnant and postpartum women. After experiencing two pregnancies she realized there could be more done for pregnant women when it comes to the physical pains that may come along with the changes in pregnancy. She is passionate about teaching pregnant women to self-manage the back pain they may feel. She wants to help them learn what’s happening to their bodies during this period and what can be done to manage the pain and have an enjoyable pregnancy.

About Me

Trevor has a lifetime of experience with soft tissue injuries and rehabilitation. He is a Massage therapist and Bowen therapist also specialising in clinical, therapeutic, orthopedic and sports massage.

As a CHEK practitioner (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) he is certified in Active Release Techniques (ART) and Functional Movement Screen (FMS), also utilising manual muscle testing to assess dysfunctions of the coordination system of the brain resulting from traumatic injury, overuse, underuse, repetitive and postural stress.

His professional experience working with a diverse clientele includes training and massage therapy for optimal health, injury or post-surgery rehabilitation, injury prevention and athletic performance. Trevor has previously owned his own professional fitness facility for 15 years with great success in helping others achieve their fitness and performance goals, some achieving professional status.

About Me

I have been working in the field of soft tissue injuries and rehabilitation field for over 10 years as a Bowen therapist.

Since qualifying as a Bowen Technique Therapist in 2004 I have attended many courses to keep up to date with new developments within my profession.

Throughout my training, post qualifying, I was pregnant and experienced first hand the benefits your body can achieve from receiving a holistic therapy, which has led me over the years to have a added interest in ante-natal, post-natal care along with baby/infant/child care.

I enjoy the work that I do and I am passionate about supporting people through injury, repair and rehabilitation, so that they can achieve a better quality of life. My constant drive and commitment over the years is due to seeing people’s lives change on so many levels, leading people forward into a more comfortable and fulfilling life.

About Me

Acupuncture

Jill Is a fully qualified professional acupuncturist, having gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Acupuncture from the NCA in York. She has over 10 years experience of helping clients feel better using her skills in acupuncture and adjunctive therapies (including moxibustion, cupping and guasha). She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council.

Over the years Jill has taken the opportunity to continue to develop her skills by studying with a variety of internationally renowned specialists, including scalp acupuncture with Dr Tainjun Wang, ‘Battlefield’ auricular acupuncture with John Howard and Applied Channel Theory with Dr Jason Robertson.

Jill has also studied for a Diploma in TCM Nutrition, which combines the understanding of Chinese Medicine food energetics with modern nutritional science. She is looking forward to developing this area of her practice to be able to offer clients dietary advice to help support their acupuncture treatment.

Reflexology

In 2019-20 Jill completed a Diploma in Clinical Reflexology, and enjoys using this gentle holistic
therapy to support clients looking for help with relaxation and overall wellbeing. Her in depth
knowledge of Chinese Medicine theory enables her to use appropriate acupressure points to add
to the benefits of reflexology treatment.

About Me

Hi, I’m Michelle I live in the local area with my  husband and 2 sons.

I have been qualified for over 20 years and have been working within the community most of the time. I set up my business 23 years ago providing a high standard of Podiatric care in peoples own homes. This meant that people could stay at home and relax and feel comfortable while receiving treatment.
I am actively improving my skills and knowledge by attending courses to include first aid training.

I have worked in many settings over the years to include residential/care homes, NHS, Private clinics as well as sheltered housing for elderly and disabled.

I love spending time with family and friends and walking my dogs. My time off is mostly spent outdoors, doing yoga which I attend classes in local community and swimming, paddle boarding, walking, or on my bike.

About Me

Hi! I’m Amanda and my business is called ‘Gentle Touch Healing & Acupuncture’.

Previous to becoming an acupuncturist, I was a paediatric nurse of almost 10 years based predominantly at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Although I loved this role, there were a number of personal circumstances that lead me to a change in direction, and in 2016 I graduated from the Northern College of Acupuncture with my degree!

My work and life experience, along with my varied education, has equipped me with a broad spectrum of skills and understanding from both western and eastern practices. This allows me to provide knowledgeable, individualised, holistic care.

I consider myself an acupuncturist who treats a wide variety of mental, emotional and physical conditions, but do have a particular interest in the mind; those suffering from stress, anxiety, low mood and depression.

About Me

After finishing her University study as a basic western Medical Doctor and ophthalmologist, Rani worked for 15 years in India. While clinically treating a number of cases, Rani has kept herself academically updated through many training programmes in the Netherlands and India.

Rani soon found that acupuncturists around the world were focusing on treating certain eye conditions about which mainstream medicine would say: “These are difficult problems, nothing much could be done, as the vision could progressively get worse due to the nature of the disease”.

Realising that there was an opportunity here to help people who were battling with loss of vision, Rani seized the opportunity and trained herself in Ophthalmic Acupuncture, including the latest developments in the field. Eye care has always been her passion.

About Me

The therapy I offer is person-centred and integrative, which means that I can draw on several approaches, working with you to ensure you are able to find the best way forward.

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Our sessions will be tailored to your individual needs. They can be online via video call, or face to face in a private therapy room, in a building I share with other professionals, just outside of Durham. 

I offer a free call to discuss what you need and get to know each other prior to starting counselling. I can answer any questions you have and explain next steps and anything else you need to know.

Our first session after that initial call will centre around assessing your current needs, what from your life may have contributed to them, and your hopes for therapy. 

About Me

About Me

Emma’s, love and passion for massage began during her time working for a world-renowned airline and experiencing massage in nearly 60 various countries. It became a ritual for crew and pilots in the airline to seek alternative therapies, but most importantly, it helped them manage the stressors related to the profession, jet lag and fatigue and it enabled them to manage the lifestyle in a healthier way.

With an unwavering commitment to your well-being, Emma brings warmth, professionalism, and expertise to each session, creating an oasis of calm in a world that’s often too fast-paced.

Emma believes that massage is not a luxury, but a necessity in today’s busy lifestyle.