Francesca W Cairns – Complementary Health Practitioner
MA, ITEC, MIPTI, CthA, CIPD

Specialist in Therapeutic Bodywork

Professional Qualifications,Training and Education

2006 – 2007 – CIPD
Certificate in Training Practice

2003 Institute of Healthcare Management
Project Essentials

Continuing Professional Development 2008-2011

• Ultrasound for sports therapy
• Soft Tissue Manipulation
• Internet Marketing
• Currently Developing
• Teleseminars, webinars, mentoring programmes & physical workshops & trainings for both CHP’s and the general public

My studies began in 1982 at the Churchill Centre then run by Ken Holm.  I did not begin with the thought of a career change, but because I thought it would be a fun and interesting thing to do.  During my course my tutors advised me that I had a real aptitude for physical therapeutics and I should take the ITEC Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology & Massage, this would allow me to work in the field if I chose.  I sat the examination and to my delight passed with credit.  At the time I was working with a Natural Health Company, which was expanding fast and relocating outside London; I decided it was time to put my new found skills to work.  I found a small multi-disciplinary clinic in Hampstead and The Aromatherapy Centre in Hendon, run by Franzesca Watson, Director of Natural by Nature.  From 1984 to 1989 I continued my studies and received Certificates & Diplomas in Sports Injury & Therapy and  Teaching from ITEC.

By the late eighties with additional skills I joined another small multi-disciplinary centre;  Muswell Healing Arts, and still work there to this day.  I was also approached to teach Anatomy & Physiology & Massage to students at Ealing Adult Education College, and New Malden College and Oaklands College, Hertfordshire.  In the mid nineties I felt I needed to rekindle my passion for my skills and returned to education at the University of Westminster to study a Master of Arts in Therapeutic Bodywork, I spent a wonderful 2 years immersed in a world of exploration of physical discipline in all its forms both Eastern & Western and emerged with a Masters Degree in 1997. In 1998 I joined Barnet Community Health Council, in addition to running my Muswell Hill practice. I trained and worked for 6 years in the NHS, providing Healthcare information to the public and acting as an Advocate for patients with NHS healthcare issues.    Today I work from Tao Dao; opposite Highgate tube, on the Archway Road, and the haelan Centre in Crouch End North London and Ginger Natural Health in St Albans Hertfordshire.  I consider myself very fortunate to do the work I love and have the priviledge to work with some very couragous people.