My name is André (he/him/they/them) and I’m an experienced bodyworker and integrative therapist informed by Polyvagal Theory, Ayurveda, Yoga and my 12-year background in the mental health field. This means my approach is to treat body, mind and spirit as a unified whole and never as separate entities.

 

I combine different disciplines and techniques as and when appropriate to create a treatment completely tailored to your needs. Techniques I may use include several modalities of massage, Aromatherapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Ayurveda and Reiki.

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I also offer Somatic Trauma Therapy sessions at a reduced rate until I complete this qualification in June 2024. 

 

Qualifications:

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• Somatic Trauma Therapy (School of Holistic Therapies, Edinburgh - currently studying, to be completed in 2024)

• VTCT (ITEC) Diploma in Complementary Therapies (Citylit, London - Distinction)

• 100 hours Certification in Ayurvedic Massage and Panchakarma Therapy (School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma, Kannur, India - Distinction 'A' grade)

• Certification in Integrative Yoga Therapy (School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma, Kannur, India - Distinction 'A' grade)

• VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (London School of Massage, London - Merit)

• Diploma in Oncology Massage (Cancer Support Scotland, Glasgow)

• MA Fine Art Practice / Filmmaking and Photography (Glasgow School of Art - Distinction)

• BA (Hons) Psychology and Criminology (Coventry University - 2:1)

 

Short courses:

 

• Deep Tissue (Brighton School of Massage, Brighton)

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Gateway Workshops, Glasgow)