The Unity Centre therapists

Yolanda Aldridge

Holistic oil massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, pregnancy massage, Ayurvedic therapy, Warm Bamboo massage and Lomi Lomi

Yolanda is originally from El Salvador. She is fully qualified in a wide range of massage treatments including level 4 in sport massage therapy, LA hot stone, warm bamboo, Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Ayurvedic, and pregnancy massage – as well as facial and facial electro therapy.

Yolanda is a very warm and experienced therapist. Her wealth of knowledge in massage comes from her home country as well as her time in Sweden, where she lived for many years. Yolanda loves working with people and has a natural insight in understanding a persons individual needs.

All her qualifications are awarded and successfully attained to the national UK standards.

Seth Allen

Holistic oil massage, deep tissue massage

Seth writes:

“I gained my level 3 diploma in Holistic and Deep Tissue massage from the Jing school in Brighton, followed by their Foundation in Advanced Clinical Massage Techniques.

“My education in anatomy and the treatment of specific pain patterns continues via remote CPD.

“I feel very lucky to have found massage, and the Jing school in particular: their fusion of Eastern and Western techniques including Amma, Accupressure, Trigger Point Therapy and Myofacial Release fascinates and resonates with me.

“I love massage because I’m always learning and it’s given me a direct way to help people.

“I can provide a good full body relaxation massage when that’s what you want but focusing in on your specific aches and pains is my preferred style and my reason for learning massage.”

Victoria Cooper

Hypnotherapy, NLP and EFT

Victoria Cooper can help you learn to rewire and take back control of your own mind, through hypnotherapy, NLP and EFT .

She works in a holistic and intuitive way to help you reach your goals .

Shamanic healing and energy reading

Victoria Cooper has been working with shamanic mentors and teachers for over 20 years, but has also recently completed a 3 year shamanic initiation training with Jes Hughes at Second Sight Healing.

Journeying with both drum and rattle to help connect with a deep awareness of the elementals, animals messengers and ancestors.

Victoria will help to clear the pathways to healing, by looking at negative patterns, and stuck energies that are limiting growth and movement.

Katharine Finnigan

Holistic oil, Deep tissue and Clinical massage

I provide a range of massage techniques and will  discuss with you at each treatment your current musculoskeletal issues, what works for you and what you want from that day’s treatment. I can help you reduce feelings of muscular stress, aches and pain, and improve your ease of movement or help you improve your  sporting performance and recovery. I aim to ensure each client leaves feeling deeply relaxed as well as with improved muscle function. After the treatment I can provide you with a few exercises to improve muscle function and balance longer term.

I have a BTEC level 5 in Soft Tissue Therapy and am registered with the ISRM, the Institute of Soft Tissue Therapists. I completed CPD courses in Exercise Prescription, taping, Evidence Based Practice for Massage Therapists, Born to Walk, Rethinking Shoulder Pain,  Massage for Fibromyalgia,  Explain Pain with the NOI group. I subscribe to the Better Clinician Project and follow the Hands on Hub to keep up to date.

For people with chronic pain I can explain the science behind long term pain and help you feel more in control and signpost you to some useful resources.

Bryony Frost

Holistic, Deep Tissue, Ayurvedic, Indian Head

Bryony writes:

“While training as a GB athlete, I discovered the therapeutic benefits of massage as an important component of recovery and maintenance of biomechanical health.

“As a Loughborough University Human Biology graduate, understanding the physiological benefits was my interest but as my passion grew for meditative practices, I realized the fundamental connection between mind, body and spirit and massage helped cultivate balance between all.

“My passion inspired me to gain a diploma in Holistic massage and training in Ayurvedic (Northern India), Indian Head, Chair and Trigger point therapy. I’m also a Level 3 Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor.”

Caroline Minnis

Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Indian Head Massage (with Chakra Balancing), Reflexology

Caroline writes:

“I qualified in Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage and Reflexology between 1997 and 2001 and have been working in a person-centred, holistic way ever since. For the past 21 years I worked at Oxon Hoath Retreat Centre in Hadlow, Kent, where there was a community emphasis on spiritual, physical and mental wellbeing and healing. My physical massage training has included pregnancy and baby massage, Swedish and Keralite foot massage.

“My natural love and extensive knowledge of Essential Oils play a key role in my body massage work, and with Indian Head Massage I like to incorporate Chakra Balancing alongside the oils.”

Vicky Ramsey

Shiatsu, deep tissue, holistic oil, clinical massage, sports massage, Thai massage

Vicky writes:

“I became a massage therapist after experiencing the benefits of massage for my own chronic pain conditions.

“My training includes holistic massage (ITEC), Advanced Clinical and Sports massage (JING Institute), Thai yoga massage (Mudita School of Thai yoga massage) and Shiatsu (European School of Shiatsu). I can draw on this range of approaches to tailor treatments to particular individual’s needs and preferences, from relaxation to pain relief and the treatment of injuries.

Advanced Clinical massage combines Eastern and Western techniques to help people recover from chronic pain conditions or to help with restriction of movement. Techniques used include: Myofascial release, Trigger point therapy, Soft tissue release and Acupressure. It is effective for a wide variety of conditions including neck pain, back pain, whiplash, and RSI. This treatment is done on a massage table using oil on the skin.

Thai yoga massage and Shiatsu both use a combination of compression, stretching and acupressure points along Meridian lines or Sen lines. This work is done through clothing on a futon. The treatment can be as gentle or as strong as is appropriate for your needs and can be incredibly relaxing or even energising.

What I find most rewarding about being a massage therapist is being able to help people out of pain and increase their wellbeing. I have always found massage to have a very powerful effect on me personally and deeply believe in it’s ability to heal.”

Victoria Sampieri

Craniosacral therapy

Vicki is BCST – CNHC accredited and an ICrA member. She writes:

“My first experience of craniosacral therapy was over 20 years ago. I was hooked after my first treatment. It helped me sustain my health in a very busy and stressful lifestyle. From that first experience I knew I wanted to work in this field

“I qualified as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist in July 2012 having trained with some of the UKs leading practitioners. It is an integral part of my life and that of my family. My husband and children are ‘hooked’ too!

“I have a firm faith in the body’s intelligence and its ability to heal. Helping to unlock ‘trauma’ and promote health in the body is immensely rewarding.”

Dhyani Scheiffert

Holistic oil, Shiatsu, deep tissue, hot stones, reflexology

With a background in dance, Dhyani has developed a profound understanding of the body and its requirements, which has fueled her passion for healing, complementary therapy and self-healing. Over the course of 20 years, she has dedicated herself to the field as a body therapist, initially specializing in reflexology and later expanding her expertise to include massage therapy and Shiatsu.

Throughout her career, Dhyani has maintained a deep curiosity about the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and emotions in the context of the healing journey.

Sarah Rose

Acupuncture and tuina medical massage

I studied acupuncture at The London College of Traditional Acupuncture where I gained a Bachelor of Science in Acupuncture, I also studied Tuina medical massage at Westminster University. As well as completing a Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture course with Virginia Doran at The College of Traditional Acupuncture.

I have been specialising in women’s health, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum issues for 11 years. i always try and take an integrative approach to health and wellbeing, using acupuncture, tuina as well as lifestyle and dietary advice to treat the person as a whole. Acupuncture views the body like a landscape mapping and taking into account Seemingly unrelated symptoms to create an in-depth Chinese Medicine diagnosis and pattern as well your individual constitution and how those symptoms arose for you. Treating the root of the problem while also addressing the branch symptoms. Acupuncture is a wonderful tool for removing these ingrained patterns layer by layer, pain or discomfort is our body’s alarm system alerting us to address an issue before it becomes a chronic problem that is ingrained.

Amarjeet S Bhamra

Ayurveda bodywork and consultation

A lecturer, practitioner and author, Amarjeet S Bhamra is the most authoritative representative of Ayurveda in Europe and UK, and for the past 15 years has singlehandedly paved the way for Ayurveda and its sister Indian Traditional Sciences, securing their place and growth in the West. With over 40 years of practice, Amarjeet has acquired immense knowledge, experience and expertise in Ayurveda. The result of his vision and ambitions towards enhancing the recognition of Ayurveda in the West has been immeasurable.

He believes in a holistic approach that enshrines the body, mind and soul, aiming to treat the cause, not just the symptom, of the disease thus helping the body release its healing potential. Disillusionment with allopathic medicine has resulted in a resurgence of enthusiasm and demand for safer, more natural forms of therapy. He is trusted and respected by his peers, learners and those who come to him looking for holistic healthcare and methods that are non-invasive and safe alternatives to use through his approach of integrated healthcare.

Amarjeet is now visiting Lewes on a monthly basis, supporting existing clients and inviting new ones.

Each month, Amarjeet offers a choice of:

• AYURVEDIC ESSENTIAL TREATMENT – 60 minutes
  Appointment includes Ayurvedic consultation, bodywork treatment and post-treatment advice.
• AYURVEDIC DEVI TREATMENT – 90 minutes
  Appointment includes pulse diagnosis, Ayurvedic consultation, yoga, diet and nutrition, Ayurvedic bodywork treatment.

2024 VISITS AND APPOINTMENTS
20 & 21 January – 9am-5pm
17 & 18 February – 9am-5pm
23 & 24 March – 9am-5pm
13 & 14 April – 9am-5pm
18 & 19 May – 9am-5pm

Read here about the 2024 EU Parliament Conference on Ayurvedic Indian Medicine