Fairoak Clinic Therapists
The team at the Fairoak Clinic work together to provide a complete complementary healthcare package. Our therapists are all members of the various governing bodies for their disciplines and all practise to the highest level.
Jenny Grimstone
MSST, MSMA, Raw.Ad.Dip, Raw.Dip, IIHHT, BSc (Hons)
Jenny has competed in athletics at an international level and continues to compete regularly at national level. Having also competed at county level in hockey and netball, and coached tennis and rugby she has a wide understanding of many sports and their related injuries.
Jenny is a member of the Society of Sports Therapists and the Sports Massage Association. These two organisations require their members to have trained to the highest level and ensure that their members have the appropriate levels of insurance and first aid qualifications.
Sue Butterworth
LCCH, RS HOM
Sue graduated from the Contemporary College of Homeopathy in July 2002 following a 4 year course in homeopathy, anatomy & physiology and pathology & disease.
Sue has treated a wide variety of conditions and people from all walks of life. She has particular interest in the treatment of women and children and being a mother of two teenagers has added its own wealth of life experience.
Sue's personal experience has led to her belief that homeopathy, other complementary therapies and allopathic medicine all have an important role in managing our health, each having its time and place for use. Sue is happy to liaise with other healthcare practitioners and therapists at the patient's request.
Eileen Pryor
MAR
I have been interested in natural remedies for years and when my son was small I would always look for an alternative to antibiotics for him, wherever possible. In fact he still remembers the black cough syrup I gave him and the effect it had - so much so that as an adult he looks for it himself when the need arises!
That interest naturally led to finding out more about complementary therapies which was kick started when I was given a voucher for a Reiki treatment at a very stressful time in my life. I found it very relaxing and releasing and wanted to find out more about energy work, so I studied Reiki I and Reiki II with the lovely lady who had treated me - I particularly love the Reiki Principles. From there, I started to look at Reflexology, which also works on energy and Meridians; I did a 6 week introductory course which I found fascinating and wanted to take the full course to become qualified, but couldn't find either the time or resource to make it happen. However, an unexpected and sudden enforced career change gave me the impetus to enrol with the Oxford School of Reflexology to take the course they were running in Glastonbury in 2005, which was accredited by the Association of Reflexologists - I'd always wanted to go to Glastonbury, so it seemed as if the time was just right for me. I had a wonderful year, completed all my case studies and qualified in July 2006. I was delighted to be asked to join Jenny's team at Fairoak last year.
I firmly believe that the root of a lot of illness is stress based - modern living brings stress into our lives that did not exist 50 years ago and anything that we can do to reduce that stress has to be beneficial to our health. Reiki and Reflexology are both wonderful treatments that can help to reduce stress levels and bring the body back into balance.
I have also undertaken courses in Thermo Auricular Therapy (Hopi Ear Candling) and Aqua Cleanse and am currently studying for a diploma in Holistic Body Massage in summer 2009. In 2009 I hope to extend my Reflexology knowledge base by taking courses in Meridians and Maternity Reflexology.
Vicky Irwin
LicAc MBAcC
Vicky qualified as an Acupuncturist in 1994 at the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Leamington Spa. Here, the 3-year teaching covers a comprehensive understanding of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture and exhaustive training to achieve Clinical Competence. Graduates also have an understanding of Western Medical Science meaning problems presented which may require attention from a GP are recognised and advice given.
As a fully registered Acupuncturist with the British Acupuncture Council (www.acupuncture.org.uk), Vicky is bound by a strict Code of Ethics and a Code of Hygiene which has been developed under the guidance of the DHSS Public Health Laboratory, where all forms of infectious disease have been considered. Only pre-sterilised single use disposable needles are used.
Since qualifying, Vicky has practiced Acupuncture privately within a GP practice, as well as working within a Holistic Multi-therapy clinic. She has also worked for the Complimentary Therapy research group in Southampton, looking into the effects of Acupuncture for Arthritis pain for the Department of Health and the properties of acupuncture points using Laser Imaging.
Vicky uses Acupuncture to treat the whole body at all levels, treating various kinds of problems and illness, ranging from pain to diverse problems that perhaps don't have a label such as feeling 'out of sorts' or lacking energy or motivation. Vicky will look at the whole patient; lifestyle, feelings, thoughts and tendencies to put together a treatment plan that may also involve the recommendation of other therapies to complement the Acupuncture.
Elizabeth Beckett
BSc (Hons) Ost Registered Osteopath
Liz is a fully registered osteopath having fulfilled the educational and ethical requirements of the General Osteopathic Council. She qualified in 2003 after graduating from the College of Osteopaths and Middlesex University with an honours degree in Osteopathy. Her background includes an ITEC diploma in anatomy, physiology and massage as well as an NVQ 2 in pharmacy dispensing. Liz has a special interest in using osteopathy in obstetrics and natal care.
For more information or to book an appointment at The Fairoak Clinic, please call 01635 86 99 66 or email info@fairoakclinic.co.uk.