I have been practising manual therapy for over 25 years running my own practice in North London.
Previously to that, I studied a five-year Art History BA in Spain and afterwards I went to Italy to continue my postgraduate studies.
It was only when I came to the UK that my interest shifted to health sciences and I started the never-ending path of learning how to work towards a balanced mind-body connection.
I love my job because it makes peoples' lives more balanced and less painful.
I don't believe much in the importance of qualifications or in having lots of letters after one's name. I believe that experience, enthusiasm and a good heart are much more important in this profession. However, I am aware that sometimes they help to build some initial trust, so here are some of my qualifications:
Training & background
From my previous journey in life:
BA (Hons) Art History: University of Basque Country, Valencia and Salamanca (Spain)
Postgrad Art History: University of Verona (Italy)
From my present journey:
BSc (Hons) in Health Sciences: University of Westminster (London)
Feldenkrais Method: Awareness Through Movement and Functional Integration Practitioner (London Feldenkrais Professional Training)
Rolfing/Structural Integration: British Academy of Rolfing Structural Integration (BARSI, London)
And of course, many, many, many continuing professional development classes and courses
A few years ago I used to teach Anatomy, Physiology, Holistic Massage, Sports Massage and Advanced Massage Techniques at different colleges in North London while running my own small teaching workshops.
I will be always grateful to my Rolfing teachers Giovanni Felicioni, Fuensanta Muñoz De la Cruz, Rita Geirola and Keith Graham, who have been not only an inmense source of clinical knowledge but above all, of inspiration and passion to continue learning and growing as a practitioner in this path.
And also to my Feldenkrais teachers Scott Clark, Elisabeth Beringer and Paul Newton for having introduced me to the fascinating world of the Feldenkrais Method.
In recent years I have been studying biomechanics with different teachers. I ma very grateful to Gait Happens and Gary Ward, creator of the Anatomy in Motion method.
Over the years, I have attended many post-graduate courses in different approaches to manual therapy, and psychological/emotional health.
One of the first and best teachers I am very grateful to have found is Art Riggs. He is a rolfer and runs courses all over the world. He is such a great teacher with such a great heart!
James Earls was also one of my first teachers in postgrad classes. He is a Structural Integration practitioner that trained with Tom Myers.
The North London School of Sports Massage (NLSSM) runs great courses with knowledgeable and experienced tutors. I had the pleasure of teaching there for few months when the school was first started.
There are also great teachers at the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) where I originally qualified in sports/remedial massage and in myofascial release work.