I originally trained with both Gerda Boyesen and Bob Moore who were both highly influential in the fields of energy and body work. I spent many years training with Bob Moore at his Psykisk Centre in Denmark. Bob’s expertise in the field of non-physical energy work is now widely acknowledged by many medical professionals, psychotherapists and healers.

Since 1982 I have been working as a body psychotherapist and massage therapist. My main interest is how to release the psychological tensions that are locked in the physical systems of the body eg. the muscles, the respiratory, or the digestive system and I uses a combination of bodywork, counselling, touch awareness, massage, energy work and meditation to facilitate insight and emotional expression which can lead to reduction of stress, freedom and deep relaxation.

I have vast experience of working both with groups and individual clients. I have lectured, taught and written on this subject extensively over the last 30 years. I have presided as President of The Irish Massage Therapist’s Association a number of times. My courses for nurse tutors in the UK were highly recommended by the English Nursing Board.

Since 2013 I have practiced as a non-religious celebrant and has conducted many baby naming ceremonies, blessings, weddings and funerals.

I write extensively on my practice and I share this with you through my articles.

Judith Ashton