Alison Oddey

BA, MA, PGCE, ITEC, FHT, MICHT

I was a full time academic for over twenty-two years working in higher education, including three universities, where I trained teachers to teach, was Head of a Department within a School of Drama, Film and Visual Arts, and a Professor of Theatre and Contemporary Performance for five years.

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I have written and contributed to eight academic publications, as well as writing and presenting a BBC Radio 4 series, broadcast in 2001, 2003 and 2008.  In this period, I was always interested in complementary medicine and holistic therapies but could not see a way to train and continue my full time job.

As a Visiting Professor in Contemporary Performance and Visual Culture at the University of Northampton, I have been able to continue my research and academic writing, whilst writing my first novel and working as a Complementary Health Practitioner and Holistic Therapist since completing my training and studies.  I am a fully qualified professional holistic therapist with International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) Diplomas (Level 3, Distinction) in Anatomy & Physiology, Professional Conduct and Business Awareness, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Holistic Massage and Diet & Nutrition.  I belong to the professional association of the Federation of Holistic Therapists, and am a member of the International Council of Holistic Therapists.  I am an Associate Member of the Association of Reflexologists.  In addition to my private practice, I work as a casual holistic therapist at Stapleford Park Spa.

I have known many colleagues and friends who work hard, but who feel continually stressed and find it hard to manage the balancing act of work and life.  I offer a service – ‘Lifestyle Change’ -, which addresses changing that balance, using an holistic approach and building on each individual’s unique holistic picture to re-focus and re-frame changing priorities, desires and dreams.

Health and happiness are fundamental to well-being.