Julie Coogan

Julie Coogan, founder & manager of Tree Of Life Centre, is passionate about all areas of the Holistic approach to health. She holds qualifications in Social Science & Holistic therapies, Anatomy & Physiology & also an Honours BA in counselling & psychotherapy.

Julie set up Tree Of Life in 2006 with a vision to create a centre of Excellence to support the diverse and expanding area of Holistic health for wellbeing. She fully understands how important it is that we take care of ourselves while juggling the varied demands on our time & personal resources. She sincerely advocates that the many branches of Holistic Therapies can enrich, empower and educate us about our health and wellbeing. Together with the Tree of Life team of gifted professional therapists, Julie is dedicated to the pursuit of only the highest standards of ethical practice and care in Complementary therapies.

As well as running the centre Julie also has a private Counselling & Psychotherapy practice in Tree of Life. She is an Accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Fionnuala Gill

Fionnuala is a qualified Aromatherapist and Reiki practitioner who has a degree in Psychology from Trinity College Dublin. She has lived and worked at the Findhorn Foundation - a centre for personal and spiritual growth in Scotland - where she co-facilitated several workshops on sound healing and sacred sound. Fionnuala has also completed a professional training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and is offering both introductory workshops and comprehensive 8 week courses in Mindfulness at Tree of Life.She has worked as a professional singer and harpist for many years.Fionnuala is delighted to be part of the Tree of Life team.

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Deborah Fernandes, MISCP Chartered Physiotherapist in Women’s Health

Deborah is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 15 years continuous hands-on experience with dedicated training in Women’s Health and Continence. She is also a qualified Antenatal Educator with 80 hours training and a Prenatal Pilates and Postnatal Pilates Instructor preparing mums-to-be for their big day since 2002. Deborah is the creator and sole instructor of the Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates Programmes: Antenatal Physiolates© and Postnatal Physiolates©. These programmes have been taught successfully in Dublin for the last 5 years. As part of her Continuous Professional Education, and as a means of further enriching her Pregnancy and Postnatal classes, Deborah completed a 60hr “Anatomy and Labour Course" (Nuria Vives Method) and is now the only therapist in Ireland holding this qualification. Her constant training in different areas of well-being complements her clinical experience, helping her to achieve excellent results with her patients.

In 2009, Deborah established her Physiotherapy Clinic, Body Elements in Sandyford offering unique services to Women’s Health, such as Lymphoedema Physiotherapy, Pregnancy and Postnatal Physiotherapy, and her popular and effective Pre and Postnatal classes.  Deborah is delighted to become part of the Tree of Life team and bring her PhysioFit Woman expertise and passion to the North of Dublin.

Pregnancy and Postnatal Physiotherapy, Early Paediatric Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal and Respiratory), Lymphoedema Physiotherapy, Antenatal Physiolates Programme © and Mother & Baby Pilates are now available in the Tree of Life.

Deborah is a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.  Chartered Physiotherapy is eligible for refund with your Health Insurance. Please check your policy for terms and conditions. Tax relief is also available on all Chartered Physiotherapy fees.

Fiona Cranwell-Alexander Technique

Fiona has been fascinated with how the body is designed to move and work for over a decade. Her interest was sparked when she realised her whole system was under stress. Sometimes we don’t even realise the tensions we put on our bodies and minds and so our life. We just get on with it, until something breaks down and we have to make a change.

  It was pointed out many times that her posture was compromised and the usual sit up straight, pull back your shoulders, were the instructions given by well intentioned friends and family. It doesn’t work. An Alexander teacher finally explained why this see-saw of slouch to Sgt Major was not sustainable and she had her first, of many, “aha” moments.                                                              

  She went on to train as an Alexander Technique teacher and changed her whole body shape, stress levels, ability to move and live in balance.  In 2004 she proudly received her qualification and started her mission to inform everybody who is willing to know about how their body is designed and how they use it. People come to the technique for many different reasons – improve posture, relieve back pain, manage stress, vocal range, performance enhancement, mindful movement, recover balance after injury or illness, breathing. . . the list goes on. I had a bride who wanted to glide down the aisle and enjoy the day with minimum stress.

 Some just come because they are curious. Alexander Technique has so many functions because it is about how the whole organism, your organism, is used. It’s your body so it’s your most important tool and most valuable asset in living your life.

 Fiona offers private lessons at  Tree of Life as well as Group classes and workshops available throughout the year.

Liz Buckley

Liz Buckley holds a diploma in Person Centred Therapy from Northside Counselling Service which is accredited by the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (I.A.C.P.).  She has experience in a range of psychological issues including; anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, loss and relationship difficulties. Liz also holds a Diploma in Gestalt Therapy having undertaken further training with the Dublin Gestalt Centre in Ranelagh to continue her study in the area of relationships. The experiential nature of Liz’s training focuses upon the importance of knowing how we exist in relationships, particularly in becoming aware of our needs and recognizing what drives our relationship needs. Liz offers one-to-one counselling in Tree of Life throughout the week.

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Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan provides Heartful caring treatments adhering to the truest sense of the Holistic ethos. Initially based around various massage and reflexology therapies,  Michael has continued training and since become a qualified practitioner of Sports/Remedial Massage and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Michael also holds a certificate in training and education from NUI Maynooth.

Michael now endeavours to incorprorate all elements of his studies and development into his practice while always remaining respectful of the client's own beliefs and ideology.

Abbe Harris

BA Hons, R.A.D.T Dip is a fully certified practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method, and member of the U.K. Feldenkrais Guild. With a background in dance and therapeutic Pilates, she has been working in the field of movement/somatic education since 1997. She was co-founder / director of the Dublin Pilates Studio from 2002-2006.Abbe offers regular workshops in the Feldenkrais Method from Tree of Life.

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Jennifer Murphy-Osteopath

Jennifer Murphy, Registered Osteopath completed her 4 year B.Sc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine degree at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine. Since graduating, she has been in private practice treating both adults and children. Jennifer has great success with treating general complaints and has a passion for women and children’s health. Since graduating she has undertaken several postgraduate courses in paediatrics (children) and obstetric osteopathy (The treatment of pregnant women) along with courses in the field of visceral and cranial osteopathy. She continues to expand her skills in these areas with regular post graduate courses.

 She is a member of the osteopathic council of Ireland. Fees are eligible for partial refund and all treatments are covered by VHI, Quinn, Vivas and HSA Health Insurance Schemes

Nikki Cousins-Ashtanga Yoga

Nikki has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and completed her teacher training in Thailand.  She has trained with many of the top Ashtanga teachers in the world, which included spending time in India where she did intensive study with the originator of Ashtanga yoga, a 91 year old man who still has a strong practice and is a very good advertisement for the power of yoga!  This, combined with her own experience of the power of the practice to transform body and mind, has resulted in her being a committed Ashtanga student and teacher.