I have had an interest in complementary healthcare for over 25 years always choosing complementary therapies in the first instance for my three children and myself. As my passion in this field grew I decided that I would like to become a practitioner in Reflexology and Indian Head Massage. To gain further experience I have also trained in Seated Acupressure Massage, Crystal Therapy, and Counselling Skills.
My experience of working as a Medical Secretary for a Consultant Neurologist, together with my degree in Psychology has given me experience of health from an allopathic perspective. Working in both complementary and conventional fields has given me a more balanced view of health and dis-ease.
I am particularly interested in the role of stress in our daily life and how it can affect our health. I am also enthusiastic about the importance of natural nutrition in maintaining a healthy body.
I adapt each therapy to the individual needs of my client taking into account what is required on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level, thus giving an holistic approach to your treatment. There is no need to remove your clothing, apart from footwear during Reflexology. Oil is used during Reflexology and is optional during Indian Head Massage. The therapies that I offer are effective for a wide range of conditions and for general well-being and relaxation.
I am committed to continuing professional development and with this in mind I will in 2007 complete a course in Nutritional Healing, which will allow me to contribute further to your well-being.
I am a member of The Association of Reflexologists, The Academy of On-Site Massage, and The Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies.
I am very happy to discuss general enquiries with you.
Seated Acupressure Massage and Shiatsu with
Maggie Fraser, MBA, BA Hons MCIPD,MRSS,DS,Dip AOSM
My background is in Human Resources with a number of large organisations in a variety of sectors. The seeds of my interest in complementary health were planted by my father. He was committed to regularly promoting the beneficial effects of deep breathing on physical and mental health. The importance of the breath was then to be a constant within my experience and training in Shiatsu.
My first experience of Shiatsu, in fact of any bodywork, was 10 years ago with Janet MacDonald, Therapist and Teacher. I was astonished at how grounded, relaxed, revitalised and well I felt after a treatment. I have never lost that sense of wonder. With encouragement from Janet I proceeded to undertake the personal journey of the three year diploma training course with the Bristol School of Shiatsu. The School’s approach was based on Zen Shiatsu and the Five Elements, and I was taught by inspirational individuals such as Keith Phillips, Thea Bailey, Suzanne Yates, and Frank Davis. I have since practised in a therapy centre and at home. As part of my on going professional development I have attended postgraduate sessions with Nicola Pooley of the Shiatsu College and am also gradually working through Suzanne Yates' ante natal, birth preparation and post natal modules.
Recognising increasingly stressful working environments and the growing organisational awareness of the benefits of employee well being programmes, my colleague and Reflexologist, Vena Bunker, and I decided to additionally train in On Site Seated Acupressure - an ideal workplace therapy. In order to offer the best possible service to organisations, we then chose to work collaboratively under the banner of In2BALANCE. This also gave us a further means of promoting our own individual therapies to a wider audience.
I am committed to continuing to learn and develop my professional practice and to be able to provide not only a relaxing experience for clients but also the opportunity for the release of their own self healing potential.
We give talks and demonstrations in schools, workplaces in general and to groups about our therapies and general relaxation techniques. We also also take part in natural living and health exhibitions, as well as corporate events. 
