The Core Clapton team is a group of highly motivated individuals who all care deeply about improving the health and wellbeing of the local community, regardless of anyone’s financial situation.
Carmen was the Founder and Manager Director of The Therapies Garden Ltd working in partnership with Children’s Centres, Schools, Early Intervention, Community Psychology Services, CAMHS, Community Midwives and Health professionals.
Carmen runs a range of workshops and projects in Yoga, Pilates and Meditation for children with special needs, babies and through the journey of pregnancy and labour.
She offers baby massage, one to one massage for babies with complex needs and Reflexology and Metamorphic massage for children with Autism and behavioural problems.
Availability: As per appointment
Emilio specialises in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. He has worked for the Therapies' Garden for seven years, running his own projects including acupuncture and Tui Na massage for families. Emilio is a member of the Acupuncture Society and holds a BSc (Hons) in TCM Acupuncture.
Aside from this, he holds a Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine and one in Tui Na Massage. His areas of expertise include ear acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping.During a full consultation, Emilio will listen to all your health concerns, taking full details of your health history. He will carry out a simple tongue and pulse examination to make a full Chinese Medicine diagnosis.
Availability: As per appointment
Sara completed her training from Chicago College of Healing Art in Chicago, IL (USA) in 2005 in massage and further training in Structural Therapy in 2006 and have since practiced part-time in conjunction with a career in Arts administration.
Additional trainings in Shiatsu and various energy healing modalities allow Sara to combine the many dimensions of health and wellbeing in her treatment, offering alternative techniques when required. Sara’s treatments aim at flow, balance and a deep state of relaxation.
Availability: As per appointment
Sarah is a qualified level 3 sports massage therapist, level 3 Swedish massage, pregnancy massage and is a student osteopath at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. She specialises in re-alignment through soft tissue manipulation and has worked with a lot of desk workers suffering from neck and shoulder pain. She uses a range of soft tissue techniques and stretching to help her clients achieve their physical goals. She is captivated by how the body works as a unit and the psychological link to pain in the body.
Availability: As per appointment
Simon's love of yoga and accompanying philosophy drove his study of the effects of bodywork over the last seven years and current studies of Osteopathy.
He aims to provide a deeply relaxing massage to reduce stress and muscle tightness to improve range of motion. Simon only uses chemical-free, natural, vegan massage oil and has recently started offering the option of a CBD infusion. His qualifications include Deep tissue, Yoga and a Diploma in Vegan and Vegetarian Nutritional Therapy.
Availability: Wednesday 8:00pm - 9:00pm, Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm, Sunday 3:00pm - 8:00pm