Alexandra Williams
Holistic Wellness
Practitioner
BA Hons
Alexandra
I've been interested in movement and dance since I can remember. It was always my way of coming 'home' back to myself in this cerebral & fast paced world we find ourselves inhabiting. I've followed this interest in study and practice, pursuing a depth of knowledge across varied disciplines.
I often find my dance study can provide a critical perspective in my remedial work. I continue to hone anatomically qualified massage and acupuncture skills into my work alongside osteopaths and chiropractors.
Yoga began as a spiritual practice but its popularity blossomed as a way of promoting physical and mental well-being with studies finding a distinct link between practicing yoga and a better functioning immune system. I’ve run movement classes for 30+years and yoga classes for the last 8 years now focusing on 1–1 or 1–2 sessions only.
The third part to my repertoire is holistic wellness, which encompasses all aspects of being a human being - mind, body & spirit. I studied it to bring my skill sets in balance and harmony. I attune to clients psyche because simply put – repairing and improving the body is most effectively influenced by the mind.
I find the disciplines combined, a unique and very effective treatment approach. I focus on sourcing from each of them where beneficial for a more 360° approach to solving physical issues and a better balanced psyche and body.
My Journey
In 1996 I gained a diploma in anatomy, physiology and body massage. My interest in manual therapies then led to diplomas in Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Reiki Healing, Thai Yoga Massage and Metaphysical Counselling. I worked alongside other practitioners and therapists in clinics and hospitals including Great Ormond Street. I balanced my remedial work with dance instruction and gained a BA Hons degree in Contemporary Choreography. Bolstering my practical work I attained a diploma in Sports Massage which serves my marathon runners, dancers, yoga enthusiasts, other Sports Masseurs and those with a more sedentary lifestyle client base.
Qualifications - Training - Memberships
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OMT Diploma in Dry needling January 2022
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MSEC Diploma to Facilitate Introduction to Self Awareness June 2019
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ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage July 2017
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YTT Diploma (200hrs) Yoga Mindfulness & Meditation, Still Flowing Yoga Ibiza 2015
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Mindfulness Course MIND Watford 2015
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Zumba® Training - Fitness, Toning, Kids, Aqua, Gold (2009-2013)
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Cuban Salsa Training - Bournemouth, London, Cuba 2009 (ongoing)
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BA Hons Degree Contemporary Choreography with Cultural Entrepreneurship Dartington College of Arts 2007
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Diploma in Dance Voice Therapy Bristol 2004
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Flamenco Training London, Sevilla, Granada 1997-2006
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Diploma in Spiritual Mind Counselling, Metaphysical Society for The Expansion of Consciousness Berkhamstead 1997-2000
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RSA Diploma in Exercise to Music and Teaching in Gym London 1999
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Diploma in Traditional Thai Yoga Massage South London and Thailand 1998
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IEB Diploma in Reflexology Watford 1997
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ITEC Diploma in Anatomy Physiology & Body Massage London 1996
Insured by Balens Ltd
Member of IFR - International Federation of Reflexologists
Member of MSEC - Metaphysical Society of The Expansion of Consciousness
First Aid Certified TQUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work March 2021