continuing professional development

Key relevant training courses:

  • Foundation Biodynamic Massage Certificate
    Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre, with Kathrin Stauffer and Gill Westland, September 2002-May 2003 (exemption from Anatomy and Physiology due to previous training)

  • First year Body Psychotherapy Training
    Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre, with Gill Westland and Janet Croft, October 2002-July 2003

  • Second year Biodynamic Massage in Psychotherapy
    Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre, with Gill Westland, September 2006-May 2007

  • 'Basic' Zero Balancing Courses
    1) Penzance, Cornwall, with Tim Newman, August 2002
    2) Purbeck, Dorset, with Zanna Heighton, September 2003

  • Dragon and Tiger Chi Kung teacher training
    Chris Chappell, London, October 2008 for 10 months
    (Level 2 certification)

  • Counselling Skills Course
    Spectrum, London, January 2009 for 6 months

Professional memberships:

Future and ongoing courses:

Ongoing professional and personal development:

Other relevant trainings and courses
(in chronological order):

  • Bachelors degree (BSc Hons) in Physiology
    First class, University of Liverpool, 1988

  • Bachelors degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc)
    with distinction, University of Liverpool, 1991

  • Traditional Acupuncture (non-completed)
    College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, spring 2001-summer 2002 (complete course would be just over three years)

  • Practitioner Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
    Nine day intensive training based on Tad James' training tape series, with 'Blue Tree', Huntingdon, Cambs, summer 2001

  • Somatic Experiencing
    Introductory weekend to this form of therapy which is used for trauma, with Larry Heller, Dublin, spring 2002

  • Trauma Energetics
    Weekend course with the originator of this therapy, advanced rolfer and Reichian therapist William Redpath; Dorking, Surrey, summer 2002

  • Energetics of Relationship
    Day course with Fritz Smith and Aminah Raheem, Oxford, summer 2002

  • Introduction to Biodynamic Massage
    Weekend with Kathrin Stauffer, Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre, summer 2002

  • Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy
    Weekend course with the Institute of Craniosacral Therapy, London, summer 2002

  • 'Getting better at the CF'
    A day exploring our constitutional type, with John and Angela Hicks, College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, autumn 2002

  • Talk and Demonstration on Chakras
    Brian Snellgrove at the Mind Body and Soul festival at Chilford Hall, Linton, Cambs, autumn 2002

  • The Extraordinary Meridians
    Study day with Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee and Peter Firebrace, London, autumn 2002

  • Five Element Course
    Day course exploring the origins of the five element acupuncture style in the Chinese classics, with Peter Mole, College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, winter 2003

  • Introduction to Biodynamic Psychotherapy
    Two weekend courses, one with Carlien Van Heel and the other with Clover Southwell, London School of Biodynamic Psychotherapy, September and October 2003

  • Talk and Demonstration on Chakras
    Brian Snellgrove at the Mind Body and Soul festival at Chilford Hall, Linton, Cambs, autumn 2003

  • Zero Balancing with Horses
    Day course with Elliott Abhau, Oxfordshire, October 2003

  • Spiritual Healing Development Course Part 1
    Weekend training with Pamela Lyons (National Federation of Spiritual Healers), Kings Lynn, February 2004

  • AHBMT Spring Meeting
    Presentation and discussion of biodynamic massage case studies, Cambridge, March 2004

  • 'The Listening Hand'
    Weekend course with Laura Steckler; an introduction to Rubenfeld Synergy Method (a therapy originated by Ilana Rubenfeld, drawing from roots including Alexander Technique, Gestalt therapy and Feldenkrais), Chiron Centre for Body Psychotherapy, London, May 2004

  • Energy Flow and Chakras
    Day course with Bernd Eiden, Chiron Centre for Body Psychotherapy, London, May 2004

  • Introduction to Tui Na (Chinese massage)
    Day course at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, July 2004

  • Beyond the Protocol
    A five day exploration of zero balancing principles in freely movable joints, with Tim Newman, Penzance, Cornwall, July 2004

  • AHBMT AGM and Meeting
    With presentation by members of the London School of Biodynamic Psychotherapy, Cambridge, September 2004

  • Qi in Medicine
    Study day with Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee, Neals Yard, London, October 2004

  • The Five Spirits
    Study day with Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee, College of Traditional Acupuncture, Leamington Spa, November 2004

  • Bone-breathing Chi Kung
    Graham Kennedy, Reading, November 2004

  • Microcosmic Orbit
    Graham Kennedy, Reading, September 2005

  • Bi-Aura Therapy Pre-Training Day
    London, September 2005

  • Chi kung and Taoist breathing
    Chris Chappell, Newmarket, November 2005

  • Standing Chi Kung (weekend)
    Chris Chappell, London, November 2005

  • Dragon and Tiger Chi Kung (weekend)
    Damien Lowe at     Real Taoism, London, January 2006

  • Standing Chi Kung (weekend)
    Chris Chappell, London, February 2006

  • Zero Balancing local review day
    Norwich, February 2006

  • Hsing-I and Ba Gua (one day each)
    Chris Chappell, London, March 2006

  • The Water Element
    Bruce Frantzis, Reading, March 2006

  • Taoist meditation (5 days)
    Bruce Frantzis, Brighton, March/April 2006

  • Taoist Chi Kung Tui Na healing
    Bruce Frantzis, Brighton, April 2006

  • Original Yang family Tai Chi retreat (5 days)
    Chris Chappell, Samye Ling (Scotland), April 2006

  • Heaven and Earth Chi Kung
    Chris Chappell, Newmarket, May 2006

  • Spiralling Chi Kung (weekend)
    Chris Chappell, London, June 2006

  • Heaven and Earth and Standing Chi Kung/Meditation retreat
    Chris Chappell, France, June 2006

  • The Five Elements
    Study day with Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee, SOFEA, London, October 2006

  • Review of Dragon and Tiger Chi Kung set
    Chris Chappell, London, November 2006

  • Silent Retreat with Adyashanti
    see www.adyashanti.org, Feb/Mar 2007 (one week)

  • Hun Yuan Chi Kung with Chris Chappell, London, August 2007

  • CABP Conference, Cambridge, September 2007

  • The Eight Extraordinary Meridians
    with Sandra Hill, College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading,  December 2007
  • The Spiritual Development of a Healer
    Jeffrey Yuan,     College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, April 2008
  • Jin Shin Do 1st level training
    with Margot Messenger; various dates in London throughout 2008
  • Dragon and Tiger Chi Kung one day workshop
    Chris Chappell, London, September 2008
  • Afternoon with Tony Parsons
    London, October 2008

  • Zero Balancing Local Review Day
    with Joe Church in Norwich, January 2009

  • Anatomy Trains - Myofascial Meridians for Therapists
    James Earls, North London School of Sports Massage, March 2009

  • AHBMT Spring Meeting
    On research (I'm also co-ran this), March 2009, Cambridge

  • Physiology of Chi Kung
    Chris Chappell, London, April 2009

  • Espial - The Enneagram Mystery Day
    Grahame Morgan-Watson, London, May 2009

  • Sunday morning programme at Green Gulch
    (part of San Francisco Zen Centre), May 2009

  • Satsang with Adyashanti
    Palo Alto, May 2009

  • Monday evening meditation/talk at Spirit Rock
    Donald Rothberg, San Francisco Bay Area, May 2009

  • One-to-one Chi Kung lesson with Isaac Kamins
    San Francisco, May 2009

  • Breaking Through: Using the Enneagram to Develop Yourself as a Helping Professional
    Enneagram Institute teleseminar series, with Don Riso, Russ Hudson and James Flaherty, March-September 2009

  • Therapy Intensive Masterclass with Ron Kurtz
    Hakomi UK, 3 days, Sheffield, September 2009

  • Afternoon with Tony Parsons
    London, November 2009
  • Satsang Intensive with Mooji
    London, November 2009

  • Boarding Concern Conference
    London, November 2009

  • Five Night Silent Retreat with Adyashanti
    San Francisco, December 2009

  • Seven day OneTaste residential
    San Francisco, December 2009

  • Christmas Celebration Intensive with Adyashanti
    Palo Alto, December 2009

  • Afternoon with Tony Parsons
    London, January 2009

  • Massage in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
    AHBMT meeting, London, March 2010

  • Five Night Silent Retreat with Adyashanti
    San Francisco, March/April 2010

  • Part 1 Enneagram Institute training
    San Francisco, April 2010 (7 days)

  • Dick Schwartz on Internal Family Systems Therapy
    with Hakomi UK, May 2010

  • Delivering complementary therapy in a statutory setting
    Addenbrooke's Hospital, May 2010

  • Chair Massage
    NLSSM, May 2010

  • Top 10 questions clients have about sex
    OneTaste teleseminar

  • Non-Residential London Weekend with Tony Parsons
    May 2010

  • New Treatments for Trauma
    Teleseminar series, NICABM, April-May-June 2010

  • Somatic Resilience: How to Support Increased Capacity for Self-Regulation with Kathy Kain and Maggie Phillips (teleseminar)

  • Unifying Our Self
    Coaching teleseminar with James Flaherty, June 2010

  • How Somatic Experiencing can Maximize Strength, Resiliency, and Triumph with Dr. Peter Levine and Maggie Phillips

  • The 'New' Body: An Integrated Approach to Physiological Awareness with Tom Myers, London, June 2010

  • On Happiness
    Coaching teleseminar with James Flaherty, July 2010

  • Who would you be without your story?
    Byron Katie in London, July 2010 (one day)

  • The Inner Flow of the Enneagram: Movements of Defence & Deepening with Sandra Maitri, Spirit Rock, USA, August 2010

  • Coaching Round Table
    Integral coaching with New Ventures West, San Francisco, August 2010

  • Working with Affective (Emotional) States with Greater Efficiency with Raja Selvam/Foundation for Human Enrichment, New York, September 2010

  • Hakomi Therapy with Hakomi UK
    Level one training in Sheffield (3 modules) during 2010

  • Massage and bodywork for people living with cancer; Research and theory building with Peter Mackereth (AHBMT autumn meeting), October 2010

  • Resilience and Self Regulation with Kathy Kain, Berkeley, California, USA, January 2011

  • In An Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness with Peter Levine and Maggie Phillips. Teleseminar course, February/March 2011

  • North Bay SE DVD viewing groups [ongoing] with Terry Grant

  • Complex Trauma : Touch-based methods for early trauma, syndromes, and trauma structures with Kathy Kain, Berkeley, California, USA, March 2011 (DNC)

  • Anatomy Trains: Clinical Applications of Myofascial Meridians: A 6-Part Series with Tom Myers/Ben Benjamin (webinar), May/June 2011

  • Treating Trauma, teleseminar series with NICABM, May/June 2011

  • DARE to Create Healthy Adult Relationships Teleseminar with Diane Poole Heller and Maggie Phillips, November 2011.

Articles:

  • Cycles of Life (PDF)

  • Shared Treasures (PDF)
    (both of the above discuss different aspects of Chinese Medicine in connection with Biodynamic Massage)

  • The Spiritual Development of a Healer

  • The Enneagram in Your Practice (parts 1 and 2)

  • Ron Kurtz (1934-2011)

  • Book Review: In an Unspoken Voice by Peter Levine

All above articles published in Biodynamic Massage (the Journal of the Association of Holistic Biodynamic Massage Therapists, AHBMT)

  • Esoteric Movement Art or Skill for Life?
    Cambridge Therapy Notebook, April 2010

  • Book Review: Wake Up Now by Stephan Bodian
    Cambridge Therapy Notebook, July 2010

  • A Summer of Somatic Experiencing
    Cambridge Therapy Notebook, October 2010

  • Book Review: In an Unspoken Voice by Peter Levine
    Cambridge Therapy Notebook, April 2011