Hey, I’m Fiona!
I teach Dru Yoga – a gentle, flowing style of yoga with the power to positively transform body, mind and emotions.
My original and inspiring Dru Yoga teaching comes not only from my dedication to the spirit of yoga as a practice and way of life, but also from my grounded knowledge of the body, having trained as a Chartered Physiotherapist. As a physiotherapist, I bring to my Dru Yoga classes a rich knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics.
Yoga has been part of my life for many years and has helped me cope with life’s challenges. I passionately believe in its therapeutic benefits.
I am a truly holistic practitioner with the ability to combine my knowledge of ancient philosophies and yoga teachings with neuroscience and modern research into mind, physiology, biomechanics and anatomy. This gives a deep, holistic practice which can help on a physical, emotional and psychological level with health and well-being.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you to achieve the balance and joy that is your birthright.
QUALIFICATIONS
Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy – Brunel University
Part of my degree was completed in Sweden as part of an ERASMUS exchange.
Since then I have worked in the NHS and in private practice and also have 11 years’ experience working as a specialist physiotherapist for the Royal Air Force and as team physiotherapist for Icarus FC, the RAF Officers’ football club. This work has involved the assessment and treatment of Armed Forces personnel with a diverse range of problems from sports and training niggles to disabling injuries sustained on Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Yoga + Meditation
Dru Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours)
Dru Meditation Teacher Training (200 hours)
Dru Yoga Nidra (12 hours)
Yin Yoga Teacher Training – Norman Blair (30 hours)
Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga-trained – Sadie Nardini:
Rockstar Teacher Training (40 hours)
Currently a student on:
Yoga Shred® Teacher Training Certification – Sadie Nardini (30 hours)
Sound Healing + Music
Sacred Sound and Vocal Toning Teacher Training – Anne Malone
Therapeutic Listening®: Listening with the Whole Body – Vital Links
BLISSbowls™ Sound Healing Practitioner – Ann Martin
Vibrational Fascia Release Technique™ – NEHC Academy
Sound Healing and Therapy Certificate Program – Globe Institute of Recording and Production
Dance
As a Ballroom and Latin American dancer, I was a medallist and competitor since the age of 5. During this time, I demonstrated at an international dance congress and was a member of the school’s league team.
Having completed my amateur medal exams, I decided to turn professional:
Country & Western I.S.T.D. Associate
Ballroom I.S.T.D. Associate
Latin American I.S.T.D. Associate
I have experience of teaching adults and children, both in classes and private lessons. I have taught a variety of dance styles, including Ballroom, Latin American, Argentine Tango and Rock ‘n’ Roll. I have also worked as a freelance choreographer.
Energy Medicine
I have a special interest in Energy Medicine and have qualified as a Reiki Practitioner and Master in both Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki®. This allows me to provide healing using spiritually-guided universal life force energy and to train others to become Reiki Practitioners and Masters themselves.
I have also received the 9 Munay-Ki Rites of Initiation and I am able to transmit these powerful shamanic rites to others.
I am also qualified in Homotoxicology, Thermo-Auricular Therapy (Hopi Ear Candling), Indian Head Massage and Dowsing (both for health and space clearing) and have developed a particular interest in “healing sick houses.”
Acupuncture
I am an accredited member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP), having completed an M-Level module in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists at Coventry University.
In 2018, I travelled to Denmark to learn AcuNova – a modern system of acupuncture – from it’s founder, John Boel Snr. AcuNova has been amazingly successful in the treatment of eye diseases (such as glaucoma and macular degeneration) and is also very effective for pain.
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