Patricia Hughes is an experienced practitioner working in clinics in Nottingham and Leicester.
“After having a back problem and experiencing headaches, neck and shoulder pain I tried a variety of treatments both conventional & complementary and finally a course of Craniosacral work. My condition greatly improved from this and I was impressed with the gentleness of the therapy and the deep sense of relaxation I experienced. I decided to train in CST and completed the course in 1996. Around the same time I heard of a new and exciting therapy, the Bowen Technique from Australia. After seeing a Bowen practitioner release a patient’s frozen shoulder in one treatment I was intrigued to learn and understand this therapy. I completed my basic training in 1997 and advanced training two years later.
With both therapies I continue to study post graduate courses annually. These include working with Babies & Children, Shock & Trauma, Back Pain, The TMJ and jaw problems, Mind Body relationships and more. My approach is to develop a personal treatment plan with each client and regularly review progress. I refer people to other practitioners if appropriate and work in cooperation with the medical profession.Prior to becoming a therapist my background was in teaching, social work and the arts. I initially trained in massage, aromatherapy and counselling in the early 1990’s before specialising in CST & Bowen therapies.”