Professional development
Current training & development
Amanda’s continuing professional development, including her most recent training in 2026.
Amanda first qualified in complementary therapy in 1993. Her qualifications and training include massage therapy, aromatherapy, Reiki I and II, crystal healing, Human Bowen and Equine Bowen.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has remained an ongoing part of her practice.
Core training
- Massage Therapy — Clare Maxwell-Hudson School.
- Aromatherapy — Clare Maxwell-Hudson School and International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA).
- Reiki — Reiki I and II.
- Crystal Therapy — practitioner diploma completed in 2002 and advanced diploma in 2009.
- Human Bowen — European School of Bowen Studies (ECBS), qualified 2003 including Anatomy and Physiology.
- Equine Bowen — training with Beth Darrell / European School of Equine Bowen Therapy, qualified 2005.
| Date | Training body / school | Training / development |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | David Howells (course content by Ron Phelan) | Enhanced assessment skills for postural alignment, weakness and dysfunction; assessing the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) for dysfunction. |
| January 2024 | The College of Equine Bowen | One-day practical hands-on workshop and lecture regarding equine fascial lines. |
| May 2023 | Bowen Training UK | Two-day postgraduate development including polyvagal theory and Bowen therapy in relation to vagal stimulation. |
| December 2018 | John Wilks | Two-day postgraduate development. |
| May 2018 | Alastair McLoughlin | McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Technique — certificate of participation. |
| 2018 | Touch For Health | Ongoing training. |
| June 2017 | Fascia Bowen — J.E. Wortley | Fascia Bowen Parts 1 & 2. |
| July 2016 | John Wilks MA RCST BTAA / Bowen Training UK & Bowtech Australia | Postgraduate revision. |
| July 2014 | Body in Harmony Training | Postural assessment, body reading and fascial unwinding. |
| June 2014 | Asentia College of Holistic Animal Therapy | Muscle testing to heal yourself and your pets. |
| 2013 | Julian Baker | Advanced workshop. |
| 2012 | Alastair Rattray | Respiratory workshop. |
| 2010 | Howard Plummer | Parts 1 & 2. |
Earlier Bowen research participation
In April 2011 Amanda participated in a Bowen Therapy Professional Association research project concerning repetitive strain injury (RSI). The original local newspaper advert is retained below as part of the practice history.
