The Practitioners

Amy Eades

Treatments and Therapies Team Leader

Amy achieved a degree in Neuroscience and following this worked in Bristol at an acute health ward for mental health patients as a Healthcare Assistant.
Amy then moved into Veterinary Pathology as a Pathology Coordinator, overseeing a team of 12 Pathologists based in the UK and internationally.

Rosalind Oxenford

Reflexology Practitioner

Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of discomfort. In the absence of any specific illness or abnormality, reflexology may be as effective for promoting good health and for preventing illness as it may be for relieving symptoms of stress, injury, and illness.

Symptoms commonly eased: stress, anxiety, back pain, migraine, poor digestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), respiratory problems, asthma, headache, bladder problems, menopausal symptoms, period pain

Highly experienced in holistic medicine and with a background in healing and homoeopathic training, Rosalind has been instrumental in setting up the Combe Grove wellness practitioners’ portfolio and is always happy to share her wider holistic knowledge with her clients and colleagues. In addition to general reflexology practice, Rosalind specialises in stress and stress related conditions, pregnancy and childbirth, post-natal support, family issues and working with children.

Having qualified in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage in 1990 and as a member of The Association of Reflexologists in 1995, Rosalind went on to set up her own reflexology training school, The Bath Reflexology Centre, in 1995. The school evolved into the renowned Complementary Therapy College with Rosalind deciding in 2013 to retire from teaching and focus her energy on her own practice.

A great believer in the integration of clinical and holistic medicine, Rosalind has the amazing ability to recognise where life’s stresses are held in the body and to gently ease them out with the most intuitive of touches. An invaluable key member of the team Rosalind combines her years of professional, local experience with an empathetic and nurturing ambience.

Caroline Metz

Kinesiology and Reiki Practitioner

Kinesiology uses gentle muscle testing to balance the body physically, emotionally, energetically, and nutritionally. It assists with food intolerance identification, diet and lifestyle guidance, nutritional supplement recommendations and eases stress and anxiety.

Symptoms commonly eased: digestive health, headaches, fatigue, stress and anxiety, skin problems, menopausal symptoms, sleep issues, back pain

Caroline is a fully qualified Kinesiology and Reiki practitioner, certified by the Association of Systematic Kinesiology and the Shimbumi International Reiki Association.

By the power of touch, Caroline reads muscle imbalances within the body to ease the resulting physical and emotional symptoms such as headaches, joint pain, back problems, and lack of energy. The feedback received through the muscles indicates to Caroline what the body needs and where the priority areas are. Imbalances are then corrected using nutritional supplements, emotional stress release techniques, acupressure, Bach flower remedies, reflex massage, suggested lifestyle changes and more.

Nicky Minter

EFT Practitioner

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) began with Gary Craig in 1995 and combines ancient eastern philosophy with modern-day psychology. It is a method whereby the tapping of certain pressure points balances the body’s energy system holistically, sending calming signals to the brain. This means that stress can be alleviated in relation to anything, whether it be an emotional or physical issue, past or present.

Symptoms commonly eased are anxiety, anger, grief, overwhelm, sleep problems, OCD, cravings/addictions, digestive issues, weight issues, negative thought patterns and past trauma.

Nicky is passionate about how belief systems and mindset are vital to living a healthy and happy life and therefore she helps to alleviate a client’s emotional health issues to restore optimism, calm and contentment. Qualifying as a kinesiologist in 2002, Nicky then trained in EFT and has worked 1-1 as an advanced EFT practitioner since 2009. More recently she has taken mindfulness training, including one for teenagers and young adults. She has also worked at support centres, in schools, and at Bath Spa University and teaches stress-relief and mind-harmony wellbeing workshops.

Having a keen interest in healthy food and a balanced client-centred diet, Nicky believes that the Metabolic Health programme beneficially integrates the expert guidance of a host of leading wellbeing professionals to support clients to regain the good health that they desire. Her ability to work with emotional aspects that arise along this journey means she is a valuable support to help manage any negative feelings or belief patterns and increase a positive mindset.

Nicki O’Clarey

Structural Integration and Scar Tissue therapy

Nicki has an avid curiosity and respect for the biology of the human being having studied movement and exercise science along with various somatic movement practices for over 30 years.

Nicki particularly likes to explore methods that awaken the senses and the body’s natural movement pathways endeavouring to find ways to bring the work from SI sessions into home practice and daily living. Believing that maintaining movement potential and feeling connected helps us remain adaptable is key to being able to move more easily through life.

Nicki has an avid curiosity and respect for the biology of the human being having studied movement and exercise science along with various somatic movement practices for over 30 years.

Nicki particularly likes to explore methods that awaken the senses and the body’s natural movement pathways endeavouring to find ways to bring the work from SI sessions into home practice and daily living. Believing that maintaining movement potential and feeling connected helps us remain adaptable is key to being able to move more easily through life.

Nicki also specialises in Scar Tissue Therapy, a dedicated form of fascial work that incorporates a range of specific techniques to ease restrictions, increase hydration and restore mobility. It uses light touch to stimulate circulation and lymph flow to activate the immune and the nervous system to promote further healing.

Bryan Melville

Acupuncture Practitioner

Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body, most often by inserting thin needles through the skin. It is one of the practices used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Symptoms commonly eased: fatigue, headaches, fertility issues, hip and back pain, tennis elbow, sciatica, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hay fever

Bryan, who is originally from New Zealand, qualified as an acupuncturist in 1995 at The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading and is a member of The British Acupuncture Council.

Believing strongly in treating the whole person and not just a particular symptom, Bryan studied integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and 5 Element acupuncture. His experience is that Traditional Chinese Medicine helps relieve the physical symptoms whilst the 5 Element acupuncture works to reach deeper, more emotional conditions. The combination leads to a healthier balance achieved more quickly.

Lucy Peele

Naturopathy Practitioner

Lucy has a BSc in Naturopathy and an MSc in Nutritional Therapy. She is registered with the General Council and Register of Naturopaths (GCRN).

As a Naturopath, Lucy uses a toolbox of treatments to help bring the body back into balance depending on the person’s health needs. This includes naturopathic nutrition, detoxing and cleansing, therapeutic massage, fascia release, breath work and breathing, lymphatic cleansing, naturopathic hydrotherapy, Bach Flower remedies, yoga and Reiki.

Katie Pande

Herbal Medicine Practitioner

Katie is a fully qualified Medical Herbalist and Bach Flower Practitioner, a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and a Bach Flower Registered Practitioner. Katie’s interest in the natural world led her to study for a first degree in Plant Biology. During this time, having worked with and received treatment from an inspiring local herbalist, Katie pursued a second degree in Herbal Medicine. A fascinating eight years followed working with the herbal and education team at Pukka Herbs whilst also building a private practice.

Working with many patients suffering from the results of a high-stress lifestyle the effects of burnout, fatigue and stress related anxiety and insomnia took Katie on a further journey learning about the Bach Flower treatment system and its unique ability to target specific emotional states and a qualification as a fully trained Bach Flower practitioner. After the birth of her daughter in 2019 Katie decided to focus on building her private herbal medicine practice in Somerset and to become a very welcome addition to the Combe Grove Practitioner Team in 2023.

Alexandra Sticher

Shiatsu Practitioner

Over 25 years ago Alexandra's work with horses inspired her involvement with Healing and Shiatsu. Her passion is to support your unique healing journey. Alexandra offers you a safe space in which deep seated patterns are recognised and transformed, conditioned beliefs unlearned.

The treatments are deeply nourishing and beneficial for people of any age, even for those who are fragile or in acute pain. They can be used preventatively and for the underlying causes of a wide variety of conditions: stress and pain management, recovery from surgery, long-term illness, depression, anxiety, poor sleep.

The treatments support and complement any psychotherapy or western medical treatment you may be having. With Alexandra you can build up an empowering repertoire of practical, effective tools, which you may choose to integrate into your daily life.

Lucie Jurickova

Massage Therapist

Lucy is trained in massage therapy and a wide range of touch techniques, shamanic journeys, energy healing and reiki alongside aromatherapy, she supports clients on their personal journey to reconnect to themselves, take control of their lives, allow vital energy to flow and heal on the deepest levels. Lucy developed unique techniques for tuning in and helping clients to rebalance and recharge where needed.

Massage and healing help to release held tension, free old fixed patterns in the body, restore mobility and balance, soften the body’s defensive ‘armouring’ and reconnect with its natural energy.

Lucy works with the ‘whole’ person to relieve discomfort and restore balance, honouring, assisting and guiding through each individual journey.