Heather is a GOsC registered osteopath who has worked extensively in osteopathic practice and development throughout the UK and Canada, where she sat on the board of directors for the Canadian Federation of Osteopaths. She combines classical, structural, cranio-sacral and visceral osteopathy with fascial manipulation and release techniques to adapt each treatment to the requirements of the individual patient. Prior to a career change into osteopathy, she obtained a B.Sc. in ergonomics and animal behaviour, going on to work as an ergonomic consultant and has been conducting biomechanical assessments for some 20 years.

In addition to anatomy and physiology, her training includes internal medicine, massage, sports science, nutrition and exercise prescription. Her undergraduate degree also incorporated a 2 year diploma in naturopathy.

At postgraduate level, Heather has expanded her practice with paediatrics courses 1 and 2 at the London School of Osteopathy. She has also studied visceral manipulation with Jean-Pierre Barral in Toronto. Through this, she gives special consideration to how digestive and abdominal disorders effect back and neck pain.

Whilst running practices in Northern Ireland, Heather had the privilege of working closely with therapists from many different disciplines and developed an interest in the Chinese perspective of medicine, studying Tui-Na Chinese medical massage. She went on to study Western Medical acupuncture and spinal acupuncture with the College of Chinese Medicine. Heather has followed a traditional 10 year Reiki apprenticeship and is a third level Reiki practitioner, charted 10 in direct ascension from Dr Mikao Usui.