My Professional Background
I have worked in the NHS since 2012 in a number of difference hospitals, where I specialized in cancer and palliative care. I have more recently worked as a generalist in GP practices, with special interest in long term pain management and menopause care.
I am passionate about good health care, and very proud to have worked for the NHS for so long. And, unfortunately found it very difficult to provide the care I wanted to, within the ten minute time slots available, hence my move into working as the coaching pharmacist.
I have more recently trained as a health coach to help facilitate others to feel empowered to reach their health goals, which can at times be contrary to the time restricted approach of telling others what to do in current modern medicine.
I believe we need a holistic approach to fully heal or manage health optimally. Our minds, body, environment, social situation and spirituality are all interwoven, and we need to address all aspects to truly live a full and content life.
I work as a generalist and can turn my hand to most areas, and have additional training and experience in:
Cancer symptom management
Management of long term pain
Health during the perimenopause and menopause
"A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world".
My Life Outside of Work
I live in Gloucestershire with my partner and young daughter.
Working in cancer and palliative care taught me to embrace and relish life, we really do not know what will happen tomorrow. So I enjoy going on little adventures, exploring the country, roaming through woodland and wild swimming, as well as lots of dancing.
Family and friends are important to me, we're social creatures as humans and I believe a strong community spirit is essential for our well being and happiness.
My Qualifications
Masters of Pharmacy 1st class honours, University of Brighton
Clinical Diploma in Oncology, University of Newcastle
Independent Prescribing, University of West England
Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, Centre of Pharmacy Postgraduate Education
Holistic Massage, Cotswold Academy
Pain Management, Peak Health Coaching
Health Coaching, Peak Health Coaching