Profiles
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 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.Having worked as a professional singer and harpist for many years she incorporates the use of healing sound when appropriate in her treatments.Fionnuala is delighted to be part of the Tree of Life team.
Sara Shepherd-Alexander Technique
My background includes 10 years as a registered nurse. This, coupled with my already entrenched pattern of bodily misuse, was a disaster for my back. I lived for many years with chronic, often intense, back pain.
My reconnecting with my body through the Alexander Technique, I became aware of my individual movement habits, and was able to release accumulated tension and move with more ease, freedom and pleasure than ever remembered.
Learning the Alexander Technique is a gradual, cumulative process; along the way there are many side benefits that come as unexpected gifts and serve to keep you motivated.
I now have more energy, am able to stay present in the moment, am more intuitive about my body, and have much improved balance and coordination. I have somehow become more patient with myself and others. Not only have I become less fearful of change – I embrace it. I now have a deep appreciation of the simple pleasures which involve walking, moving and being. It’s a sense of coming to myself after a long absence.
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.). Following her training, Liz still continues to work as a counsellor in Northside Counselling Services in a community based setting. 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.She is an Accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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.
Shaun Gilmore
Shaun has studied with James Waslaski in Orthopaedic Massage and Sports Injuries in Dublin Ireland. Shaun also holds Diplomas in Body Massage Anatomy & Physiology, Stress Management and Reflexology, with the International Therapy Examination Council (I.T.E.C.) of England.
During the 10 years of treating clients Shaun has developed Sports & Mobility Therapy specifically to treat the growing number of postural problems that occur due to the excessive use of computers, long periods of driving, sitting and the repetitive strain of muscles brought on by sport and day to day living.
Shaun holds a 2nd degree black belt in the martial art of TaeKwon-Do, where he has gained extensive knowledge in the use of stretching techniques which he has developed into the treatments. Shaun also lectures in Massage, Anatomy & Physiology. FORMER CLIENTS-River Dance (Ireland), Irish Senior Rugby Team, World Cup 2003, Leinster Senior Rugby Team, Irish World & European Taekwon-Do, Gold and Silver Medallists, St. Patrick’s Athletic F.C (Ireland), U.C.D. F.C (Ireland), New Zealand All Blacks (Tour of Ireland 2002)
Special offer-ONLY €50 for a 1 hour session
Bernie Sexton
Dip Anatomy & Physiology (ITEC)
Dip Holistic Massage (ITEC)
Dip Aromatherapy (ITEC)
I have spent many years working in a highly stressed work environment, where deadlines were my mantra.
Some years ago, I qualified as a Holistic Therapist and have since qualified as an Aromatherapist. I am facinated with the amazing potential of essential oils to help people physically and psychologically.
My aromatherapy treatments offer my Client an opportunity to switch off from their daily routine, relax deeply and allow the body to rebalance itself naturally. In all my treatments I customise the blends of essential oils to suit my Clients needs.
With over 10 years experience under her belt as an Aromatherapist, Bernie is also the founder of TriAna Aromatherapy where she designed, developed and produced a range of beautiful handmade Aromatherapy products made from the best quality ingredients which are available in the Tree of Life gift shop.
Nikki Cousins-Ashtanga Yoga
Nikki has been practicing yoga for 10 years and completed her teacher training in Thailand a few years ago. 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.
Ross Cousens
Ross originally hails from New Zealand where he trained in Judo, Aikido and Kung Fu. A chance purchase while on holiday in the UK in 1997 led him to a Tai Chi Chuan class with Master John Ding, he ended up staying 10 years longer than expected.
Since 1999 Ross has taught remote classes and regularly assisted Master Ding in classes at the two London JDA, (John Ding Academy), branches. Furthermore Ross has assisted Master Ding in instruction at single, two and seven day seminars/retreats, in the UK Ireland, Belgium and Germany. Ross is a fully qualified Instructor within JDA and is permitted to run classes independently. In March 2007 Ross decided to take his Tai Chi Chuan full time and has been running ongoing Tai Chi Chuan classes across Dublin. He has also been providing one to one training and running a series of one day seminars that explore the principles and concepts more deeply.
Through retreats and personal instruction with Master Ding, Ross continues to train and so deepen his knowledge and skill in Yang style Tai Chi Chuan.
Michael Ryan
Michael discovered Qi Gong by chance in 2002 and hasn't looked back since. It led him to pursue a career in Complementary/alternative health and he has trained continuously since then. He currently holds diplomas in Sports Massage, Holistic Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage and has completed a course in Advanced Massage Techniques. He also holds a certificate in training and education from NUI Maynooth and graduates as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine in February 2010.
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Aisling O' Leary I.T.E.C Dip
Aisling holds qualifications in Hot Stone, Holistic, Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage. Her down to earth approach instantly allows you to feel at ease and her extensive experience offers her clients the ultimate Holistic treatment. She believes that holistic therapies, especially when enjoyed regularly, give energy and vitality, as well as lifting the mood and giving a more positive outlook on life. They also treat, prevent and alleviate the symptoms of many physical, mental and emotional ailments. Aisling is available by appointment in Tree of Life.
Declan Doyle graduated from Trinity college in 1995 with an honours Science Degree. Following that he has worked in private industry for the last 14 years in Holland, England and Ireland.
In recent years he has returned to College to complete a degree in counselling and psychotherapy with the Dublin Business School. He believes that counselling is for anyone who is unhappy with his or her present circumstance and hopes for a change or who wishes to make progress in personal development.
Declan has now completed 3 years of the four year course. As a counsellor in training he is offering the option of a low cost counselling service at the Tree of Life. This service will be confidential, professional and carried out in a safe environment. Those interested in availing of this service should make enquiries by calling Julie at reception on 01 8283992
