Meet Your Therapists
Pop along to your Beethoven Street studio to find a whole host of holistic treatments in Queen’s Park. From acupuncture to osteopathy and physiotherapy, join our hand picked selection of independent therapists to make you feel tip top from head-to-toe.
Acupuncturist
WANDA HILLER
Wanda began her career as a reiki practitioner in 2006 and as a massage therapist in 2008, which enabled her to gain valuable experience in working with musculoskeletal and stress-related conditions. Wanda went on to qualify as an acupuncturist in 2011, after completing a full time 3-year program at the Northern College of Acupuncture where she obtained a first-class Bachelor’s degree.
After graduating, Wanda worked at a specialist clinic for women’s health and fertility in Shoreditch, where she practised under the expert guidance of senior practitioners and mentors in the field of Chinese Medicine.
She attended post graduate training in acupuncture for fertility and pregnancy with Jani White in 2012. From 2018 to 2020 Wanda was a member of the practitioners membership program with well known fertility expert, Dr Randine Lewis, where she received monthly mentoring on fertility and pregnancy issues. Wanda also trained in abdominal and fertility massage in 2018, which she often integrates into her acupuncture practice.
Additionally, Wanda is a certified systemic family constellations practitioner, having obtained both the foundation and the applied certification in systemic constellations with the Centre of Systemic Constellations in London. Systemic constellations can be a gentle and supportive modality that can help individuals and couples release the grief and emotional pain associated with infertility, miscarriages and the stress associated with IVF.
Wanda supports women and couples experiencing fertility issues and miscarriage, and those undergoing IVF, using a combination of acupuncture, abdominal fertility massage and lifestyle support wherever needed. She also supports women through their pregnancy, to birth. In edition, Wanda treats a variety of other conditions, including musculoskeletal, digestive and mental health issues.
She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, The EFTi International and the International Systemic Constellation Association.
Osteopathy
IDA SCHEIBELHOFFER
BSc (Hons) Ost., Pg CAP, FHEA
Ida is an internationally recognised expert in the field of Osteopathy and also as a Clinic Tutor at the University College of Osteopathy (formally The British School of Osteopathy). Ida is an Osteopathic Consultant and Healer and brings a wealth of more than 25 years’ experience to Yogarise.
Her personal brand of healing has helped many people reclaim their vitality and recover their zest for life. Focused on sustained wellbeing – instead of quick fixes – Ida offers patients a customised treatment of carefully selected Osteopathic techniques to improve function and remove obstacles to healing. These may include: cranial, visceral, and structural techniques such as soft tissue, myofascial release, cranial osteopathy, muscle energy technique, counter strain, manipulation technique and lymphatic technique.
Ida is a firm believer that the body has the ability to heal itself at any time in life regardless of symptoms and journeys. Ida is fully insured and has been accredited by the British school of Osteopathy, the oldest and largest school of Osteopathy in the UK.
Physiotherapist
MARK PARKHOUSE
Bsc (Hons) MCSP SRP
Mark qualified as a Physiotherapist from the University of Brighton in 1999. Having worked in NHS, military and private posts he has assessed and treated a wide spectrum of conditions, from the more straightforward everyday ailments in which we suffer to the more complex.
Mark uses a patient focused approach to understand each individuals’ condition and needs and uses appropriate manual and exercise therapy to enable patients to achieve their goals, whatever they may be.
A former rugby player, and current-day runner and activity lover, Mark is fully aware of how injury affects us physically, and psychologically, and the importance of regaining and maintaining health.
Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Tui Na Practitioner and reflexologist.
SAMARA REID
Sammy graduated in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in 1995 from the London Academy of Oriental medicine where she trained with the Vietnamese Buddhist monk and master of Chinese Medicine, Tinh Thong Nguyen. She then went on to qualify as a reflexologist in 1996.
After qualifying in acupuncture, Sammy went on to work at The Gateway Clinic a busy NHS clinic, where she continues to work to this day. At The Gateway, Sammy sees numerous patients, presenting with a wide variety of conditions. She also has a private practice at The Hale Clinic on Harley Street.
Sammy initially trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and 5-Element Acupuncture, but she later went on to complete a 3-year course with Stephen Birch in Japanese-style acupuncture – Toyohari, Meridian Therapy and Shonishin. Japanese acupuncture provides a very gentle but powerful alternative to Chinese acupuncture, which she may incorporate into her practice, according to the individuals needs. This style of acupuncture is often practiced on children as it is very gently and can even be used without needles.
To complement her acupuncture practice, Sammy also trained in Tui Na, a form of Chinese medical massage, with Chinese doctors at the Asante Academy. She may incorporate this into her acupuncture treatments, especially in the case of musculoskeletal conditions, or she may use it as a stand-alone treatment.
Sammy is a practitioner of reiki and Qi Gong, and she will often advise patients on Qi Gong healing techniques to promote their health. She may also give dietary advice, having completed various courses in Ayurvedic oriental, dietary therapy. Sammy’s vast knowledge of ancient healing systems allows her to draw on a number of therapeutic principles to customise a unique treatment suitable to the individual needs of her patients.
Sammy has a special interest in women’s health. She has a pursued extensive postgraduate studies in the field of gynaecology, fertility and obstetrics with Trevor Wing, Naava Carmen, Jane Lyttleton and Zeta West. She is passionate about helping couples and individuals on their fertility journey and supporting them through IVF and pregnancy. Sammy is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine.
