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B.Sc., Botany/ Genetics from University of Edinburgh (1977-1980), MPhil. in Plant Breeding Cambridge University. Owner at Vision Spa Retreat and Aquapoetics (2008-present). Licenced Massage and Aquatic Bodywork Therapist.
Business, Copy Writing, Editing, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Writing
Next step:
2012: Together with my partner and a core team of others, I am developing an idea for a learning center for visionary contrarians, integrated with a spa retreat for the evolving soul, and set within a self-sustaining forest garden community. We have a vision statement and have published our first quarterly newsletter. Our team of 7 (there is space for 2 more) is meeting monthly for the rest of this year to begin the process of manifestation. More information available on request.
Location:
Missouri
Visas:
US
Interested in:
Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Creating a group, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding experts, Finding mentors, Offering Expertise, Participating in a competition, Professional opportunities, Receiving feedback, Recruiting for my startup
School of Shiatsu and Massage, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh
FULL BIO
My most profound experiences of healing resonance came through receiving and giving aquatic bodywork. A friend says: 'Water is to the body as dreams are to the soul'. I find this to be true. In the last 20 years, as bodyworker, eclectic movement teacher, spa manager and private retreat owner, I have gained a broad range of experience in providing therapeutic services. I love creating beautiful and peaceful settings, facilitating safe yet transformative experiences, and enabling clear and harmonious interactions. With degrees in botany and genetics, my early career was in scientific publishing. But I'm a gypsy poet at heart and believe that our human problems will be resolved not by science but by the creative expressions of soulful immersion in and respect for the natural world. I prefer a life-style of simplicity and sufficiency immersed in nature. Born in England, I have lived in and visited many places, including Africa, the South Pacific, Brazil and Israel. I presently live in an Ozarks forest with a clear river running through it. Caring for the land has become my passion.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Vision Spa Retreat
Position:
Owner
Time period:
January 2008 - Present
Description:
Vision Spa Retreat is a consultancy service aimed primarily at entrepreneurs who are interested in creating venues and providing services in line with an authentic spa-retreat ethic.
Employer:
Aquapoetics: Creative Aquatic Bodywork
Position:
Owner
Time period:
January 2008 - Present
Description:
For practicing aquatic bodyworkers (watsu-based); those interested in receiving aquatic bodywork; and people researching water and healing. Describes the approach and experience of author Sara Firman called AquaPoetics: Creative Aquatic Bodywork.
Employer:
Aquaest Retreat
Position:
Owner/Manager/Therapist
Time period:
January 2003 - December 2007
Description:
A small private spa-retreat specializing in aquatic bodywork.
Employer:
Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath, UK
Position:
Senior Therapist/ Spa Manager
Time period:
January 1998 - December 2000
Description:
I worked at the Japanese-style Bath House Spa within this five-star hotel in the quintessential spa city of Bath. I was employed at the launch of the new spa and was able to introduce Watsu as the pool setting there is perfect. After a period as manager, I left to focus on my aquatic bodywork practice.
Little Cabin in the Woods is a series of multi-purpose residences in upstate New York designed for time slotted residencies. Inspired by the naturalist writer, Henry David Thoreau, LCIW will offer a retreat for creativity in a natural environment.
