Meet The Team
Luana Howes
Managing Director
Massage Therapist/Thai Yoga Practitioner/Musculoskeletal Acupuncture Practitioner
As well as being the managing director of The Body Clinic Leominster, Luana is also an experienced Massage Therapist specialising in remedial and deep tissue work. With a passion for delivering a creative approach to health Luana loves to see her clients progression to living a life free of pain with more freedom of movement. Luana offers a range of treatments including Sports Massage Therapy, Musculoskeletal Acupuncture, Holistic Massage, and Thai Yoga Massage.
"I suffer from major discomfort in my neck, shoulders and lower back. Following many months of trying different therapies and therapists I am delighted to have found comfort and relief from the very professional and successful treatment given to me by Luana."
Robert Austin
Joanna Bruce MBE
Clinical Director
Acupuncturist/Nurse Practitioner/Holistic Health Assessor
Clinical Director and health assessor at The Body Clinic Leominster, Joanna is also a Nurse Practitioner and Acupuncturist with over 35 years' experience tackling challenging health issues and promoting health and wellbeing for a wide variety of individuals, businesses and communities.
Learn more about Acupuncture at www.acupuncture.org.uk
"Jo's approach to my health and well being has truly been life changing. I started receiving treatment for a wide range of health issues in April 2019. Jo has supported me to improve my symptoms of Fibromyalgia (of which there are 26), dramatically reduced my back pain following a car accident and has supported me to make informed and empowered decisions about my nutrition. Jo always has and continues to treat me as an individual with individual needs and I am truly grateful for her expertise."
- Bethan C
Lisa Adshead
Therapist
Massage Therapist/Reiki Practitioner
Lisa qualified in Swedish Massage in 1998 and was attuned to Reiki in 2000 and 2001. Lisa has also trained in Spiritual healing with the NFSH and the Community Healing Project. Massage allows us to experience both the benefits of touch - deep relaxation and feeling cared for and the benefits of soft tissue manipulation. Unexpressed emotion is often held as tension in the body, affecting our ability to move freely and feel fully, massage can soften and gently release this. In addition, massage can also give us the time and space to turn our attention inwards, to reflect on situations and become aware of our needs. Lisa’s aim is to create a nurturing space and work intuitively with each individual.
“I found Lisa’s Reiki highly relaxing and peaceful. It was the perfect preparation for a deep massage that was both comfortable and therapeutic. It left me feeling wonderfully supple and energised”.
Bob, Age 80
Ruth Caswell
Therapist
Play and Creative Arts Therapy
Ruth is a Certified Play and Creative Arts Counsellor working with children and their families
between the ages of 5 – 19 years.
Ruth began her career in schools, before working as a support worker with young carers and within a residential children’s home. Following this Ruth worked for over 10 years in the areas of developmental trauma and the domestic and sexual violence sector. Ruth became very aware of the impacts of trauma on the self, relationships and increasingly interested in working with children therapeutically, facilitating them to express themselves and recognise their strengths and wisdom.
In 2022 Ruth qualified as a Certified Play and Creative Arts Therapist and is registered with Play Therapy UK. In 2023 Ruth completed the post qualifying certificate in counselling adolescents. Ruth offers short and long term therapy to children and young people experiencing a wide range of challenges using playful and creative approaches.
To book an appointment with Ruth please contact the clinic directly or Ruth through her Play Therapy register: Ruth Caswell – Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists (playtherapyregister.org.uk)
​‘Thank you so much for the support and understanding you have shown, it means the world
to me’
Rupert Fairclough MBACP
Therapist
Person-Centred and Couples Counsellor
Rupert is an experienced counsellor, with a passion for helping people deal with the difficulties that life throws at us. He has experience of working with clients aged from 13 upwards and I brings his own long experience of life - as a parent, a partner, in the workplace and as a human being.
Rupert has a deep understanding that starting (or restarting) counselling can be scary and you may have many questions and doubts. His free initial telephone consultation will help answer those questions and put you at ease, so that you can make an informed decision.
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Bethan Collier
Therapist
Person-Centred Counsellor
Bethan is a person-centred counsellor, who is passionate about offering individuals a safe, supportive space to explore and process the stress and strain of modern life, as well as life changing events. She holds a Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology, a Foundation Degree in Counselling, and has a decade of frontline and management experience in mental health, homelessness, substance misuse and offending services.
Bethan’s previous work with Shelter and Birmingham Changing Futures Together, is a prime example of her enthusiasm and commitment to championing people’s abilities to overcome adversity, commit to change and improve their future. Alongside her private practice, Bethan is a volunteer counsellor for Herefordshire Mind and West Mercia Rape and Sexual Assault Support Centre.
Whether you're curious about counselling or ready to take that first step, Bethan is keen to listen and provide you with a safe space to explore your feelings and behaviours in a trauma informed, person centred way. Bethan is a LGBTQIA+ ally and proud advocate of the Chronic illness community.
"Accessing counselling with Bethan encouraged me to process parts of myself and my past that I haven't previously felt able or safe to do. I now feel comfortable in my own skin and confident about my future." (former client)
Jenny Henry
Therapist
Physiotherapist
Jenny is a experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist. She takes a holistic approach to her treatment, utilising postural assessment, movement analysis and diagnostic tests to inform a whole body treatment approach. She uses a combination of soft tissue and joint mobilisation with acupuncture for pain relief and to facilitate correct movement patterns. Jenny believes strongly in education, ensuring the client goes away with a thorough understanding of their symptoms and how to manage them through prescriptive exercises and life style changes.
Whether you are hoping to manage a long term health condition or return to sport after injury Jenny will be happy to help.
"Jenny is gifted. She is warm, highly qualified yet humble. She seems to see through the skin and has an uncanny knack for going straight to the centre of the niggle! The irritated muscle argues and resigns its battle after massage, an appropriately placed needle or two and/or facia release. I couldn’t recommend her more highly." - Ellie
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Alex Withey
Therapist
Occupational Therapist / Sports Massage Therapist / Pregnancy Massage and Support
Alex qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2012, working in multiple clinical settings over the years with a passion for orthopaedic care and admission avoidance in the county of Herefordshire. In 2019 she trained with OSSM as a Soft Tissue Therapist and has experience with advanced massage techniques and postural assessments. She can assist with maximising independence in carrying out tasks and personal interests which clients find enjoyment in. Alex believes that combining techniques from both skill sets, she can provide a uniquely tailored service which can aid independence and improve performance with day-to-day tasks. Alex is also a qualified pregnancy massage practitioner and supports pre and post partum utilising her massage and OT skills.
"Alex, the therapist, displayed exceptional professionalism and expertise, and throughout several sessions, she successfully addressed my issue. I now make regular visits every few months for general massages and stretches, and I cannot recommend her enough." Steve B
Jamie Morris
Therapist
Osteopath
Jamie has a master’s degree in Osteopathy and has a background in guiding people to move better
and improve their quality of life. Jamie has always wanted to help people and through Osteopathy
he has been able to do that. He enjoys nothing more than seeing his patients get out of pain and be
able to enjoy life again without hindrance or fear.
“You’ve made life worth living again" - Leo
Sam Bruce
Therapist
Sports Massage Therapist
Sam has a true passion for helping individuals to reach their health and fitness goals. Through comprehensive training and hands on experience, Sam provides tailored support for injury prevention and recovery, postural analysis, and treatment plans.
"Sam was really professional and put me at ease straight away. Extremely professional and really knows his stuff. I asked lots of questions all which where answered in depth. You can tell Sam takes pride in his work and enjoys it and this reflects in the massage given. Would definitely recommend, I have come away feeling amazing after just one session." AC
Victoria Nicolson-James
Therapist
Emotional Support Therapist - Hypnotherapy/Counselling/Psychotherapy/Life Coaching
Vicky is a qualified clinical Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council accredited hypnotherapist based in Herefordshire.
As an awkward teenager with anxiety, an inability to focus and general lack of engagement at school. Vicky's mum imported Californian hypnotherapist's sessions recorded onto cassette tapes and listened to them day and night. These recordings taught her how to gain control over her thoughts and ways of thinking. She was able to focus and concentrate better and I overcame anxiety. Becoming a much more settled happy, young person. As a breast cancer survivor and mum to a severely disabled young lady, Vicky has a wide "life experience", empathy and understanding which she brings to her sessions with her clients. Vicky's sessions are non judgemental and full of laughter and joy, tears, relief, healing and happiness.
Together with her clients, Vicky has achieved incredible, life changing, lasting results.
"Victoria was able to help me see the world around me differently, and also changed my view about my inner self and its limitations. Working with her was extremely valuable as well as practical. Her personality is magical... Throughout the therapy I felt safe and at the end of each session I felt enriched - empowered. Thank you Vick" TB
Mandy Cooper
Therapist
Holistic Therapist / Reiki Practitioner / Life and Menopause Coach
Mandy qualified as a therapists is 2023. She offers relaxing facials in which she uses Neals Yards Organics products. AromaTouch TechniqueTM which encourages the body to return to a relaxed state allowing you to feel more able to cope with life stresses and strains. Her Reiki sessions promote general wellbeing and relaxation.
Along side her therapies Mandy offers personalised life coaching programmes to help you find joy, fulfilment and direction in your life. Her Menopause Coaching programme supports women nurture their mind body and spirit through the menopause. Programmes can be paid via a payment plan at no extra cost.
“i suffer from Fibromyalgia, after a Reiki treatment with Mandy I had a such a brilliant nights
sleep, I didn’t wake up as I usually do and woke up today feeling refreshed, so much better
than I usually do” FP
Scarlett Morgan
Therapist
Massage Therapist/Reflexologist/Indian Head Massage Therapist
Scarlett has been professionally qualified since 2004 starting with Reflexology which led to furthering that training and qualifying in Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy Massage and Sports Massage in 2011.
Massage has been her passion, and she has primarily worked from home. Scarlett can adapt and use these therapies and tailor them to best suit you, ensuring you gain the most out of your treatment.
She still treats her very first client from when she first qualified in 2004 who gave her a mention in her book.
If you need a little pampering after a busy day at work or home, or crave a bit of
rejuvenating, relaxing or time out, her services are designed with you in mind. She aims for her clients to feel completely relaxed and up lifted, leaving you ready for the outside world.
“Scarlett Morgan, who provides essential maintenance for a gardener – a massage
once a month”
Amanda Price
Therapist
Sound Healer Practitioner
​Amanda trained with the College of Sound Healing. She was inspired to explore sound healing after caring for her mother who was suffering from dementia. Sound healing and music calmed her and helped her connect to herself as the world around her fragmented.
Sound is a gentle, yet powerful healing tool. Sound vibrations positively affect the nervous system, and can reduce stress, release grief, anxiety, and depression by clearing blockages to restore a sense of balance and well-being.
Amanda uses a combination of voice and musical instruments during a sound healing therapy session, bathing clients in healing and rejuvenating sound waves. Healing sessions can be practised either individually in couples or small groups depending on the needs of the clients. She brings intuitive understanding, beauty, and empathy to all her sessions.
“I have found Amanda to be totally focused when giving her wonderful sound healings. I
enter deep state of relaxation during my sessions with her, that leave me feeling tranquil
for a long time afterwards. Thank you Amanda." - Christine