About Us

John Baker - Personal Trainer & Tai Chi Instructor

My Experience:                                  
From a very early age I have always enjoyed playing sport and physical activities.  My days at school were spent playing football, cricket, rugby and athletics.  When I went to university I started my martial arts journey by taking up the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do, which I practiced for 5 years.  My interests have now turned to the Chinese internal art of tai chi chuan which I have been studying and practicing for about 6 years.  Whilst many people are aware of the health benefits of practicing tai chi, in the school that I belong to  we still respect its martial heritage and teach the art to its full martial application.  I also have an interest in qigong training for special needs groups and recently travelled to China with Master Tary Yip, (http://www.deyin-taiji.com/index.html) to further develop my knowledge, experience and understanding of the wonderful art of tai chi. 

I believe its important we all enjoy life to its full potential and I therefore decided to qualify as a Personal Trainer so I could pursue my passion for fitness and health whilst earning a living.

I work with individuals as well as small groups and classes.  I currently teach 3 tai chi classes in Northamptonshire and a Box-Fit class for a Special Needs group in Kettering.  I have also run a 6-week course for Service Six in Wellingborough in Personal Safety and Awareness Training for children aged 12-16.

Qualifications:

I trained with the YMCA - a leading national organisation providing quality training for fitness professionals and have the following qualifications:

YMCA Level 3 Personal Trainer

YMCA Level 2 Gym Instructor

YMCA Level 3 Advanced Instructor

YMCA Level 2 Circuit Training Instructor

YMCA Level 3 Client & Lifestyle Fitness Assessment

YMCA Level 3 Training in Different Environments

YMCA Level 3 Nutrition and Weight Management

Powerplate Vibration Technology Training

Trickster Bike Trained

First Aid Trained

National Open College Network - Level 3 Mentoring Qualification

Organisations/Associations I belong to:

Tai Chi Union for Great Britain

Tai Chi & Chi Kung Forum for Health

Register of Exercise Professionals

                 

 

Caroline Izzard - Healer & Complementary Therapist
My Experience:                                                         

My interest in complementary therapies and wellbeing comes from  my own experience  of chronic health problems.  I have 17 year's worth of personal experience within complementary healthcare, and have travelled the path 'from the inside out'.
Initially wishing only to promote these therapies, I discovered a natural ability that matched my passion and fascination with/in all things holistic.  As strange as it sounds, I didn't 'choose' to get into healing, it kind of chose me!

My training, as a healer and highly sensitive individual has covered many areas; over 3 years, I trained under a fantastically skilled woman who taught me how to handle my sensitivities.  I consider ongoing personal and professional development to be vital.

I have worked hands-on in Natural Healing for over 11 years, and have experience of working with a range of conditions.  Over 5 years ago, I became a volunteer administrator for a national meditation group for people with M.E.

I work with all health conditions, and have a interest in chronic fatigue, migraines, fertility problems, chronic pain and arthritis.  I am passionate about providing the best holistic healthcare possible to clients.  I consider it a priviledge to be with people as they travel their own path through healing.  

Qualifications:

Taking Stock, A Whole Life Review certificate - National Extension College
Basic Healing Course - Spiritualists National Union
CHO Registered Natural Healer  - Training completed after required membership and year-long student probationary period with The Healing Foundation
Stress Consultancy Diploma - British School of Yoga Group
Dowsing and Radiesthesia Diploma - British School of Yoga Group
Autogenic Training Diploma - Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Holistic Metaphysical Healing Diploma- Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Vibrational Medicine Diploma - Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Certificate of Natural Healing and Herbal Medicine - The Selfheal School for Herbalists and Natural Healers
Kinesiology diploma - The School of Natural Health Sciences
Oriental Hand Massage Diploma - Natural Therapy Studio
Body Massage Therapy Practitioner Diploma - Natural Therapy Studio

Organisations/Assocations I belong to: