Meet the Therapists

Ed & Cheryl 

Rays to Serenity

Adrian 

Psychotherapist

Anna

Acupuncturist

James

Experienced djembe instructor

Nickie

Grief facilitator

Lauren

Integrative Counsellor

I am an integrative counsellor bringing elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, gestalt, creativity and humour into my sessions. My practice is underpinned by inclusivity and a person-centred approach, and I believe in the healing qualities of nature and bring this to my practice, both working in a therapy room and in walk and talk sessions. I work with both teenagers and adult clients. I have a holistic approach to wellbeing and am currently training to be a TRE (Trauma Release Exercises) Practitioner. In addition to my private practice I work therapeutically with young people in care and for a youth charity.

Christine

Homoeopathy and vega testing

I began studying homeopathy in 2003 and went on to qualify in Vega Testing, Nutrition and Reiki to develop different ways to help people with healing.

I’m happy when I’m learning so I attend regular continuing professional development events and also any workshops that take my fancy.

I live with my husband and our rescue collie and have a higgledy-piggledy blended family who live all over the country and whom I cherish dearly.

I love the beach, whatever the weather or tide, and countryside walks even if it’s sticky and muddy. I also relish quiet times by the fire with a good book and mellow music.

I aim to help people see new possibilities for health in mind and body and to assist them on their path to wellness.

Mike

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

Mike has been a Chartered Physio for 23 years, specialised in Neuro rehab in private practice in Torbay and Exeter for 19 years also trained in many hands on and off approaches for general physio and general well-being from Breathwork where he runs regular workshops in Totnes to UpledgerCST/ Bowen/ Zero Balancing/ Higher Brain Living/ The Reconnection/ Acupuncture (he uses the LX2 Thor laser system) and many many more. He uses a distillation or these approaches and offers workshops, one to ones and home visits for rehab/physio or general professional advice from a holistic perspective.

Call Mike on 07956 409300 and email Mike@ZenPhysio.com

Ed & Cheryl 

Rays to Serenity

Hi we are Ed & Cheryl from Rays to Serenity. We are a married couple with two children and passionate about helping others create a more healthier lifestyle through complementary therapies. We specialise in Frequency, BEMER, Reiki, scalar therapy and came about these therapies through our own wellness journey having suffered with various chronic health problems ourselves.

All the therapies we use are non invasive and can assist in a wide variety of health issues. Our aim is to now share with you our knowledge and experience of complementary therapies and how it has improved our lifestyle.

As part of an initial session we have a one to one consultation to see where you are and where we can hopefully assist and from this we organise a therapy plan.

So please make contact with us to find out more about what we can offer. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Raystoserenity Email raystoserenity@gmail.com Call. 07891 566887

Gwynneth

JAIME VAN WEEDE

Person Centred Counsellor

I know what it feels like to be anxious. I spent many years feeling out of place in the world and thinking everyone else must have it sorted. The road that led me to decide to train to be a counsellor was challenging and I can truly empathise when clients tell me they feel worried, anxious, lost, lonely, scared, vulnerable, confused.
We are all on our individual journeys and there are times when it can be helpful to share and talk through some of the issues that arise along the way. I can offer short or long term counselling and I also offer a free initial telephone consultation so that we can meet and decide whether we feel we could work together.

I have a personal interest in neurodiversity and I work with many adults on the autistic/ADHD spectrum.

jaimevanweede@btinternet.com

https://jaimevanweedecounselling.com/

MEILEEN DAVANGER

Qi Gong, Living Nutrition and Lomi Lomi massage

I am here to listen, receive you, uncover root causes and inspire
change. The tools I use are massage, nutrition, detox programs,
emotional healing and qigong. I am also in the process of developing
educational talks on health and longevity; Medicine to the people.

Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage ~ 2h full body, deep tissue, stress release.
Therapeutic integration of body, mind and emotions, deep states of bliss
and connectedness.

Thai Abdominal Massage ~ digestive problems, eliminating toxins
promoting lymphatic drainage, strengthening the cardiovascular,
endocrine, sexual and reproductive systems. Donation

Qigong ~ every Tuesday 11-12.15 ~ Simple movements. Feel and harness
your vital energy.

Nutritional Consultation ~ finding the root cause. Bespoke protocols and
tutoring

25 years of facilitating healing and massages makes Meileen a personal
and intuitive therapist. Her soft energy holds a deeply safe and
nourishing space. Book a 15 min free consultation to understand how I
can assist you.

MeiHealing.com info@meihealing.com

07483237838

ADRIAN HANKS

Adrian is a high energy, colourful, and joyous person who loves to live life to the full. He loves helping and inspiring people to live their lives with more passion, purpose, and joy, particularly if they have had some sort of setback, or challenge to deal with. Adrian offers this an experienced holistic mentor, counsellor, and psychotherapist.

Health and wellbeing are a big part of Adrian’s life, and he enjoys helping others to get into a better health physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Adrian has also spent the past 25 years facilitating men’s groups, giving men an experience to share with other men in a safe and respectful environment. He now offers this at the Health Source.

He loves to spend time traveling, writing, teaching, playing the digeridoo, meditating, running, walking on the beach, in the bush or to the top of some mountain range.

Best phone number: 07984587786
Email: adrianhanksconnect@gmail.com
Website: www.AdrianHanks.com

Miho

Somatic Energetics

In 2015 I had my first experience of Somatic Energetics during which my long-held and subconscious anger, sadness, and even joy, were discovered and then released. For a long time I had been examining my life in the hope of finding my true self within my soul. What happens to me on the outside is a story written by none other than myself. I believe connecting to the true self gives me the vantage point that enables me to accept all things and to appreciate my life as is. Somatic Energetics is a very reliable and efficient method to help all that process. I say that with conviction from my own experience of it. I became a practitioner of this method in 2018 and started the practice in Japan and England. When the Covid restrictions were finally lifted I received further training in 2024. I feel ready to be of service assisting in the process of letting go of old beliefs and of finding the wings to freedom. “Only you yourself can decide to be truly free” – and so shall you.

Kema

Mike Potter

I am an acupuncturist and herbalist and teacher. I have been in practice for over 40 years

Here in the UK, traditional acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) are relatively recent additions to the range of healthcare options available to us, but there is nothing new about this. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been the primary healthcare choice in countries like China, Japan and Korea for centuries.

All around the world people visit traditional acupuncturists and herbalists for help with everything from acute pain – like arthritis and migraines – to complex disorders that can seem difficult to resolve.

Combined, traditional acupuncture and CHM are a complete, evidence-based healthcare system that stimulates your body’s natural healing responses. For thousands of years, it has been refined through research, observation and practical application to successfully treat disorders of all the body’s function – digestion, immunity, breathing, hormonal, cardiovascular, fertility, mental and emotional health.

email: info@acupuncture-sw.com

Tel:07958 650080

https://www.acupuncture-sw.com/

Anna Wells 

I use acupuncture and adjunct techniques (cupping, guasha and moxibustion) to support people who are experiencing challenging times and are looking for viable, holistic healthcare alternatives.  I practice acupuncture in alignment with Classical lineage based Chinese Medicine traditions. After obtaining my acupuncture degree and Licentiate at the prestigious College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (validated by Kingston University), I spent a further 18 months studying within a Classical lineage.

With most of my adult life spent living in India I have been inspired by the acceptance and integration of traditional medical systems within mainstream healthcare, both for humans and animals.

Chinese medicine treats each person as unique and two patients with the same western diagnosis are likely to be treated quite differently. The diagnostic tools used by acupuncturists are pulse taking, tongue diagnosis, palpation and observation in order to identify imbalances, diagnose and inform a tailor-made treatment strategy.

My continued professional development involves the study of Chinese herbs and Tuina (Chinese Medical Massage).

More information is available at www.annawells-acupuncture.com

07400 553527

JK Health Detective, JACQUELINE KAREH

For health, vitality, beauty and transformation

Bio-resonance energy medicine – QW HEALING LASER – Metamorphic Massage -REFLEXOLOGY –– Pre-dental calming – Rejuvanessence® FACE MASSAGE

Nursing background. Then over 25 years working with a wide range of therapy forms, energy healing methods and complementary medicine as well as nutrition and lifestyle counselling. I bring these skills and techniques into my work as appropriate, always using a holistic approach.

My life is guided by my spiritual and personal growth, journeying on the inside (meditation) and outside (travelling and working my way around the world). After 15 years developing my work in Germany, I returned to Britain in 2004.

I WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS + GIVE TALKS

FREE Power of 8 INTENTION zoom group: de-stress & uplifts you + supports planetary health

jkhealthdetective@gmail.com         

www.sciohealthdetective.co.uk

Serin

Reiki and Sekham Therapist

Hi! My name is Serin.

I use Reiki, Sekhem and other modalities to clear old, stagnant energy that impedes the flow of new energy. Helping you feel calmer, more energised, grounded and open to the new. 

Energy healing can even help ease physical ailments!

Energy healing can help us manifest the life we want by shedding old issues that hold us back. Let’s get rid of feelings of ‘imposter syndrome’, fears of ‘not being good enough’ or ‘being visible’. Having been there myself I now want to help you dissolve those energetic replays that tell you to stay small and help you shine your light (the world certainly needs it!).

Are you ready to change your story?

I believe that each person has their own gifts and purpose to fulfil, but life can be hard meaning we pick up and hold onto old traumas and disappointments that hold us back. Energy healing is a beautiful way of dissolving these blocks and re-lighting that spark within you so you can fully step back into your own power!

If this feels like the right treatment for you and I feel like the right person then please either email me at serindipityhealing@outlook.com or text me on 07566 871183.

I am very excited to work with you!

Philip Jones

EVENING CLASSES FOR COUPLES 

Every intimate relationship starts with an initial inspiration. However, maintaining that early commitment over the long term can be challenging. Couples experience differences over parenting, finances, work/life balance, your partner’s parents, unemployment, sexual intimacy, arguing too much, health issues… All of these bring stresses that are hard to manage together.

Modern couples therapy  has studied why couples argue and how they can find repeatable ways back to the initial inspiration of their loving connection.

Philip will be offering an 8-week series of evening classes introducing a small number of couples to the basic principles underlying successful couples therapy. 

They will take place on Monday evenings from 7 to 9pm at HealthSource in Totnes from October 28t to December 16th inclusive.

Philip Jones is a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, a Registered Erotic Blueprint Sex Coach and is trained as a Level 3 Internal Family Systems Couples Therapist. 

Contact Philip at:
www.howloveworks.co.uk
07753 604739

James Carr

James is an experienced djembe instructor with a background in education and over 20 years of drumming expertise. Known for his engaging, supportive approach, James has worked extensively in health and recovery settings, using rhythm as a tool for wellness and connection. His courses blend musical skill-building with a focus on personal growth and community, making drumming accessible and transformative for all.

 West African Djembe Drumming at Health Source!

 Discover the joy and health benefits of West African djembe drumming! In this course, you’ll learn foundational techniques, traditional rhythms, and the rich cultural history of the djembe—all while reaping incredible wellness benefits.

Why Djembe?

Stress Relief: Drumming releases endorphins, reducing stress and promoting calm.

Boost Focus: Rhythm improves mental clarity and cognitive function.

Immune Support: Group drumming has been shown to strengthen the immune system.

Call/ Email to book: 07540077297 / drumdevon@gmail.com

KAREN GODDARD  

Transformational Breathwork Coach

Julita Ostrowska

Psychotherapist

Julita Ostrowska is a Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Tantra Coach who takes a unique integrative approach to healing. Trained with a postgraduate 4-year diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from CCPE in London, she goes beyond traditional talk therapy by combining body and energy work with psychotherapy techniques.

With expertise in Tantra Yoga, Julita incorporates movement, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices into her therapeutic sessions. She draws from a variety of therapeutic methods, including Transpersonal, Somatic therapy, Gestalt, Jungian, and Person-Centered approaches. By using techniques like visualisation, dream analysis, embodiment work, and goal setting, Julita offers a transformative healing experience.

Julita’s personal journey, marked by both profound losses and personal healing, has deepened her understanding of how mind-body practices can restore balance and harmony. She believes in integrating both Eastern and Western philosophies to create a holistic, practical approach to health and well-being, helping clients reconnect with their inner selves, gain clarity, and find their purpose. 

Aly Whitley

RMN Dip (ITEC) NHF

Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist. I provide a mobile phlebotomy service and use live and dried blood analysis in my consultations.

The blood is our life force. It delivers nutrients and oxygen, hormones and neurotransmitters, and has many other functions, to 40 trillion cells, the cells that we are made of. We have 60,000 miles of capillaries and the blood circulates the entire body every 3 mins.

Darkfield Microscopy looks at dried and live blood samples magnified by 1000x. We can observe the health and state (terrain)of the blood at that particular time, which will give indications along with an in depth consultation about the health of the person and what needs to be done first.
If we want optimum physical and mental performance from our body we need to ensure our cells are equipped with the right tools.

Call Aly for more info on 07711534034 or visit www.alywhitley.com

Nickie Aven

Nickie is a grief facilitator and funeral celebrant with many years experience. She has worked in the field of dying and grieving since 2000 and has also experienced her own profound losses. Her approach to everyone, whether they are preparing for death or learning to live with loss, is gentle, compassionate and understanding.

Nickie offers one to one support sessions online and in person; she runs groups both ongoing and as retreats; and she creates beautiful ceremonies and rituals tailored to the individual.

Nickie is also a writer and has a blog where she writes fortnightly on “journeying with love, loss and senior railcard”.

Email: nickie.aven@gmail.com

Katherine

Nurse and Health Guide

If you are concerned about an urgent or chronic health condition and struggling to know what to do or which direction to take then I hope to help and support you to begin to assess your health holistically, to find the right path and therapies for you and to take the appropriate steps to start to heal. I am a retired specialist community and hospital based nurse and have worked in oncology, paediatrics and community health. I have learnt about the good and the bad of conventional medicine and now also use and recommend the wide range of more natural therapies available to promote, restore and maintain health. I can also act as an advocate to support you with hospital or community appointments.

I am now studying a Doctorate in Integrative Medicine.

Please message or call 07983 898701. All missed calls are returned as soon as possible.

This service is provided on a voluntary basis but with a donation to HealthSource.