Sheena Cadenhead MCSP SRP Chartered Physiotherapist

Physiotherapy

Sheena is a qualified Chartered Physiotherapist with many years experience in the NHS and eighteen years in the private sector. She has extensive post graduate training in neck and back conditions including the McKenzie regime, pilates, swiss ball core stability work, muscle energy techniques and acupuncture. She has wide experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, back & neck problems, orthopaedic conditions, surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries, trauma and work related conditions such as repetitive strain injuries.

Sheena is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and is state registered with the Health Professional Council. She is also a member of the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (OCPPP), the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE).

Louisa Dingwall

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

Louisa qualified as a registered General Nurse in 1990, gaining experience in general medicine and surgery prior to commencing studies in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at the Northern College of Medicine, York. Throughout her training she continued to work in high dependency units in Glasgow hospitals and qualified from the Northern Institute of Massage as a Remedial and Deep Tissue Massage therapist. Louisa graduated in 1996 with a licentiate in acupuncture. Since graduating Louisa has received post-graduate training at the College of Integrated Medicine, Reading and has attended many seminars held by eminent acupuncturists.

Louisa is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. She has practiced in a number of clinical settings throughout Glasgow, establishing and maintaining a large clientele. She uses acupuncture to successfully reduce/resolve a myriad of symptoms and has particular experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions.

Nicky Donald

Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy, Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage, Thai Body Massage & Thai Foot Massage, Facials, Pregnancy Massage, Remedial and Sports Massage

Nicky has gained a variety of qualifications in complementary therapy and is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. She is passionate about massage and encouraging well being, and as well as working in Balance, works as a mobile therapist for her own company, and in different community settings for voluntary organisations.
Nicky has had a growing interest in Thai massage since 1993, resulting in spending several months and return visits to Thailand, studying in different massage schools and learning from the approaches of the northern masters.

Bara Hreidardsd'ottir

Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pressure Point Massage, Reflexology, Integrated Myofascial

Bará is an experienced therapist who previously ran a successful clinic in Reykjavik, Iceland before moving to Scotland. In 1997 Bara studied at the Massage School of Iceland where she gained a Diploma in Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Sports Massage, Lymphatic drainage, Aromatherapy and basic Kinesiology (touch for health).

She also recently gained a Masters Degree/Honourary Diploma from the Massage School of Iceland and has undertaken training in Natural Nutrition.

Maureen Karnowski

Acupuncture

Maureen is a graduate of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading where she studied Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for three and a half years. She has completed postgraduate training in:Acupuncture for fertility; Acupuncture whilst preparing for assisted reproduction treatment; Acupuncture for facial revitalisation; and Chinese Patent Herbal remedies.

Maureen holds a Licentiate in Acupuncture from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine and a Diploma in Chinese Patent Herbal remedies. She is also a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Maureen is a fully qualified acupuncturist who can offer treatment for a broad spectrum of conditions. She has a particular interest in fertility issues.

Paul McGowan

Deep Tissue Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Remedial & Sports Massage

Paul is a member of the Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation and first qualified in 2002. He has gained qualifications in various massage treatments and continues to update his studies. He gained a Diploma in Remedial & Sports Massage in 2007, has attended advanced massage workshops and recently conpleted Level 1 in Integrated Myofascial Therapy.

Paul provided massage at the prestigious Loch Lomond Golf Club during summer 2007 and has also worked at various sporting/charity events throughout Glasgow.

Pete Taylor

Clinical Hypnosis

Pete is a qualified Hypnotherapist, with a diploma in Clinical Hypnosis from the London College of Clinical Hypnosis and is a member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He has been practising for 5 years and is now based in three Glasgow clinics including balance.
Clinical hypnosis can be used for a number of treatments including: smoking cessation; weight loss; anxiety; stress; panic attacks; phobias; pain control; and insomnia.
Pete also recently received his practitioners diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy with the London College of Clinical Hypnosis.