Let’s meet Touch Tuina Practitioner Margo and find out how she started her journey…

What did you do before becoming a Tuina practitioner?

I’m a mother first and foremost. Before Tuina I was kindergarten teacher, in the Steiner school. In 2015, at the crossroads in my life, I was planning to either become Wim Hof’s method instructor or an Acupuncturist. Neither of those could happen at that time and I started to study Shiatsu in the London college of Shiatsu instead. I also gained qualifications in Holistic Massage.

When I found the Touch Tuina clinic, it offered a course I’d been seeking for a while, so I signed up. That was in 2022 and I’ve here ever since.

What inspired you to become involved with Tuina?

I’d already studied TCM for 3 years in Shiatsu College, plus I’d been practicing Martial Arts and my teacher was using Tuina in his clinic. However, he wasn’t teaching it, so I found Errol’s Student to Master program and signed up.

How long did it take to train? How long have you been a practitioner?

Student to Master consists of one year’s foundation, one year of advanced and a lifetime of mastering.

What do you like about working with Errol & Mariana?

They’re very down to earth people, very knowledgeable and they create a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can be themselves. They bring out the best in people.

What types of clients do you treat?

I treat everyone.

Why do you think everyone should try a Tuina treatment?

Because it’s a holistic treatment that can be addressed to anyone’s needs, and everyone will find something that will help their body. It follows the energy channels in the individual, so a sportsperson will have a different type of treatment to an elderly person, or someone with injuries, and so on. It’s really good for everyone, even children.

Are there specific treatment areas you specialise in?

I specialise in well-being and I’m using all the methods I’ve learnt to help the body to restore balance and return to health. I use Tuina, scalp and ear acupuncture and acupressure. I use the knowledge of TCM, combined with western knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.

Do you have any favourite success stories with clients?

Each person that experiences improvement in health after a treatment is a success story!

If you enjoyed reading about Touch Tuina Practitioner Margo and would like to book an appointment with her, just get in touch! If you’d like to find out more about becoming a practitioner yourself, have a look at our courses…