Nicola Newson BSc (Hons) Ost.

Nicki worked as a Registered General Nurse for 12 years, and has held a Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage for 8 years.

She trained as an Osteopath at the European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone, from where she graduated with a BSc (Hons).

Nicki has taught Osteopathic technique at the European School of Osteopathy as well as practicing as an Osteopath in Ifield and Haywards Heath. She is also qualified to use Myofascial Acupuncture as part of her techniques.

Nicki regularly attends courses in osteopathy as part of her ongoing commitment to continual professional development.

Nicola Newson, Registered Osteopath, also practices from The Bridgeham Clinic in Ifield, Crawley if that is more handy for you.

Alex Ayers MA

Following professional dance education, Alex gained a MA degree and taught in Higher Education and at the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, London.

As a Polestar and BCPA Instructor, Alex is a formally qualified Pilates teacher registered at Level 3 on the Register of Exercise Professionals, having fully met the requirements of the UK National Standard.

Alex regularly attends professional development courses in Pilates and Bodywork, and is currently training as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist (LSSM Diploma).

Nicola Preston-Bell

Nicola Preston Bell is an experienced hypnotherapist specialising in solution-focused psychotherapy. She trained at Uncommon Knowledge, the Brighton based diploma course and is now a supervisor and mentor on this internationally- recognised course.

Before turning her career to hypnotherapy, Nicola was a team leader in the local NHS speech and language therapy service. Most recently she worked with children with varying degrees of autism and learning difficulties, enabling better communicaiton skills and supporting the families. She was also part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic team for autistic spectrum disorder. She still does some private work in this field and has helped many young people, teaching staff and carers to find solutions for them to understand their language difficulties or to adopt strategies to help them cope with everyday life.

Nicola has trained and worked as a facilitator of peer supervision in the NHS and has also worked in the private sector as a senior recruitment consultant for a West End search firm.

Nicola’s qualifications are a Diploma in psychotherapy and hypnotherapy and a degree in psychology and linguistics from Reading University. She takes continuing professional development seriously and regularly undergoes further training.

Tracey Cox

Tracey is a qualified Holistic Therapist, qualified to City and Guilds Diploma in Holistic Body Therapies from Crawley College. She has also gained an ITEC Qualification in Sports Massage.

Tracey has salon facilities in Crawley, she also works in associated clinics, for a local football team and gives on-site massages in an office environment.

Jane Nayar

Jane started as a Holistic Therapist 13 years ago practising in Massage, Aromatherapy, Counselling, Reflexology and Reiki.

Her current studies are in naturopathic nutrition and she holds a nutritional supplementation certificate recognised by the National Pharmaceutical Association. She has been advising on natural supplementation and carrying out Food Sensitivity, Allergy and Wellness Testing for the last two years. Jane works with herbs, vitamins, minerals and diet to help restore health or to support the body after illness.

Mark Hire BSc (Hons) MBAcC

Mark trained at the University of Westminster for three years gaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. He practices Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and remedial Swedish massage.

His interest in acupuncture came about through his training in Wing Chun kung fu, a Chinese martial art he started practicing in 1990. He has since taught Wing Chun for several years at a club in Hove, East Sussex.

As well as the Sussex Osteopath and Complimentary Health Clinic, Mark works from clinics in Brighton, Haywards Heath and Chichester. He has also worked in the teaching clinic at the University of Westminster, London.

During his practice, he has worked alongside NHS staff in the Urology department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, providing acupuncture analgesia and he also gives talks on acupuncture to health professionals and the general public. He attends post graduate courses on Chinese medicine to increase his understanding and enhance his practice.

Jane Roche RD - Dietician

Jane is a Registered Dietitian and part of the Health Professions Council.

After qualifying from Leeds Metropolitan University, Jane has worked for over 20 years in the NHS, before joining the Clinic. She has a special interest in diabetes and weight management.

Jane is available for individual consultations, talks, recipe analysis and runs weight management classes.

Neeta Still - Chiropodist/Podiatrist DPod Med

Neeta is a Registered Podiatrist and part of the Health Professional Council. She has completed 3 years full time study at the London Foot Hospital, qualifying in 1993 with a Diploma in podiatric medecine. Post qualifying she studied foot surgery for a further year and has maintained her own professional development by completing her teaching qualification and a post graduate diploma in management.

After qualifying she worked for the NHS for 6 years, followed by locum work for the NHS and private practice for a further year. In 2005 she worked for 6 months in the NHS as a Bank Podiatrist. In 1994 she set up her own practice in Dorking, and since moving back to Sussex in 2000 she has practiced in Haywards Heath as well as practicing in Hurstpierpoint. She is currently involved with NVQ training, and is an Assessor and Internal Verifier for Care Administration and Management.

Mandy Williams. A.Dip MBACP.- Counsellor

Mandy trained and studied at Crawley College and then at Northbrook College for a further three years gaining an Advanced Diploma in Intergrative Counselling and Therapy and Transactional Analysis (TA101). She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and is accredited with Cruse Bereavement Care for adults and is also trained in bereavement care for children and young people. Mandy also works from the Mid Sussex Counselling Centre in Hassocks.

The foundation of Mandy's work is Person Centred and her Integrative training allows her to draw on several distinct models of counselling, when appropriate, thereby offering a broad range of skills for her clients. Her work is also supported by her Continuing Professional Development and supervision.