Biographies for Oasis Health Practitioners

Fiona Le Vien (Alexander Technique)
Fiona Le Vien has been teaching the Alexander Technique since 1997. As well as maintaining a private practice she has taught at the Brighton Alexander Technique Teacher Training School, and at Benenden School, Kent. “I believe that we all have the potential to use our body to its full. The Alexander Technique helps us to do this.” Fiona trained in Thai Yoga Massage with Kira Balaskas at The School Of Thai Yoga Massage in London, qualifying in 2003.

Yvonne Bishop-Weston (Nutrition therapy and testing services)
Yvonne is a Member of The British Association of Nutritional Therapists and has held many key roles in the health food Industry including the Institute of Optimum Nutrition, The Food Doctor, and former London healthy eating restaurant chain Cranks. She has nutrition clinics in Harley Street London as well as at Oasis Natural Health in Croydon. An accomplished nutritionist Yvonne has co-written a number of healthy cookbooks, regularly contributes nutritional advice to various magazines and newspapers, has appeared on GMTV, ITN news, BBC the One Show and proved her skills in treating infertility by winning The Baby Race on GMTV's LK Today. See www.foodsforlife.org.uk and www.optimumnutritionists.com for more information.

Tony Todd (Acupuncture, Shonishin, Shiatsu and Tai Chi)
I’ve been practising shiatsu since 1994 when I joined the register of the Shiatsu society following a three year study at the Bristol school of shiatsu and oriental medicine. I went on to study Chinese massage and acupuncture in Shanghai, China, and returning to the UK to complete a 4 year training in acupuncture (at the International College of Oriental Medicine), I began practising full time in 2000.

I have trained in both Japanese and Chinese, modern and traditional styles of acupuncture, and both Namikoshi and Zen styles of shiatsu. I make use of a range of approaches including ear acupuncture, regular body acupuncture, shallow and contact needling (non-insertion), moxibustion (application of heat), massage, shiatsu, and sho ni shin (Japanese paedeatric massage) for treating children.

I practice in the Croydon area and Victoria, and teach at the International College of Oriental Medicine (partner college of Brighton University) where I co-ordinate the Year 1 Chinese Medicine module for the BSc. in acupuncture. I am registered and insured through the British Acupuncture Council and I am on the register of the Shiatsu Society. His website is at www.croydonandpurleyacupuncture.co.uk

Marika Csaranko (Homeopathy and Holistic Massage)

Homeopathy: Marika trained for four years at the Centre for Homeopathic Education and has gained an honours degree in Homeopathy. She has been practicing Homeopathy at Oasis since 2007 and she also has a clinic in Crystal Palace. Together with her complementary medicine training she also has a broad knowledge of conventional medicine from her work within the NHS. Marika has gained both classical and practical training in homeopathy and uses a wide range of approaches in her treatments with her patients. She endeavours to help people on every level by providing a unique and holistic approach. She aims for wellness both physically and emotionally as well as personal growth and happiness.

Holistic Massage: Marika has been practicing massage since 2003. She has an ITEC Diploma in Massage, Anatomy and Physiology from Highbury and Islington College. Since then she has also gained further training in Indian Head Massage and Myofascia Release. In her treatment she takes into account the person’s whole being and not just the physical symptoms and can offer a range of massage styles to suit the individual needs.

For further details please visit: www.naturalhealthhomeopathy.com

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