About

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value”

Albert Einstein

I am commonly known as Ooly which has been my nickname since birth…

Life took on many changes when I left London in 2014.  I had lived and worked there for 25 years taking me from acting and modelling to working in the PR world, managing restaurants and running incredible events.

From learning karate in my 20’s for self defence, to “playing” Tai Chi and attempting (and failing!) to learn ‘the form’ many times…I fell in love with Qigong when I started going on silent meditation retreats.

I have been fortunate to practice with, and learn from, some incredible teachers and years of practice led to an extensive Qigong Teacher Training. I have also trained in Women’s Qigong, along with other forms, Tibetan Acupressure and complementary practices.  I continue to practice and study with many of my teachers.

I am also a Registered Nutritional Therapist (College of Naturopathic Medicine), a certified HeartMath Coach, Yoga Teacher and EFT practitioner.

My trainings have equipped me with many tools – however, I have also learnt to embrace the art of unlearning, simplifying and letting go of the labels we feel we need to put on ourselves.  We should not be defined by qualifications or trainings, or indeed any labelling or category that society tries to put on us…but to be of value for who we are…

Silence and nature have been, and continue to be, my greatest teachers. Leading me on many silent retreats and eventually a relocation to Dartmoor in Devon in 2022.  I love to share the beauty of growing older…as I head into my sixties it all feels like such a gift…

My Qigong practice continues to evolve and support all areas of my life, helping me find more grace and softness around growing older.  It’s been a beautiful journey of slowing down and simplifying…

“Silence is a treasure beyond all treasures”

Richard Rudd

Based in South Devon

I am fully insured and registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the British Association for Nutritional & Lifestyle Medicine (BANT), the HeartMath Institute and the Independent Yoga Network (IYN).

I actively engage in CPD (Continued Professional Development)

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