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"May the work of your hands be a sign of gratitude and reverence for the human condition" Mahatma Gandhi

Principal Vicky Gaughan

About Vicky Gaughan

I have been interested in massage for over two decades. I qualified as a massage therapist in 1988 and quickly pursued teaching this wonderful bodywork. I've worked with countless groups and since 1995 have been running professional massage courses in Sheffield, hopefully inspiring students to take massage out into the world. As my fascination with the connection of mind and body grew I trained in Body Psychotherapy and Hakomi www.hakomi.co.uk which informs my teaching of massage.

I feel privileged to work with people who make a positive choice about how to work with their hands to bring about health, wellbeing and healing.

Massage an Ancient Remedy

The history of massage dates from as early as 3,000 BC however it can be used with all modern diseases.

Massage is valuable in the treatment of all the effects of prolonged stress, such as heart and circulatory disorders, high blood pressure, mental and physical tension, lethargy and insomnia and hyperactivity.

In recent years, numerous research trials including H.I.V.and Aids and cancer treatment centres around the country show massage to be a valuable complementary therapy alongside orthodox medicine.

Massage is a supreme balancer, bringing peace to a troubled mind and relief to a tense body.

There has been a resurgence of the use of massage in recent years as the therapeutic value has been recognised again and new training bodies have been established. With this in mind it is indeed an exciting time to train.