I find honesty, respect, compassion and a sense of humour to be my most valuable tools, and I consider ongoing professional development vital to maintaining authentic status as a bodyworker. My bodywork style is intuitive, holistic, evidence-based and client-led, which means you, the client, are always in charge.
I have been working professionally in Body Harmony since 1997 because it is the most effective tool for growth and transformation I have found.
I have been a massage therapist for 20 years, and I have Reiki 2 in the Usui system of healing. I have worked from home, and from clinics in Bristol, Monmouth, Hereford and Ross-on-Wye; and taught Body Harmony nationally and internationally.
I have been meditating for 30 years, I began practising mindfulness 14 years ago, and am working with self-compassion.
I come from a theatrical family, and travelled extensively for twenty years in my first career as a clown and (non-animal) circus/theatre performer and teacher.
I brought my daughter up alone, and put her through Steiner School in Bristol and Hereford. I am delighted to be a grandmother and I care for my grandchildren every week.
For 12 years I managed my Mum’s elderly care and stroke rehabilitation in her own home. During this time I trained and qualified as a physiotherapist at Cardiff University (2011).
Since then I have worked as a physiotherapist at Hereford County and Ross Community hospitals outpatients; and as a physiotherapist and aquatic therapist with young people and children with complex and severe neurological conditions at National Star College and Claremont Special Schools, Bristol.
I have also worked in primary schools one to one as a Special Educational Needs teaching assistant, using sensory integration and theraplay. and currently as an LSA.
Throughout all of this I have maintained my bodywork practice, although I did take a break during lockdown, and to relocate to the Welsh seaside.
Following the pandemic I am excited to be teaching Body Harmony again, following our new curriculum.
I am fascinated by behaviour, play, how bodies move, and how they express our history and emotions.
I live and practise 5 minutes from the sea, where I swim regularly throughout the year.
My professional code of ethics means that anything that takes place within a treatment session is totally confidential.
I am a founding member and of the Body Harmony Association (BHA), Chartered Society for Physiotherapy (CSP), and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
I am Insured by Wellbeing Insurance, and CSP.
“Huge thanks once again for all your support – I think its been really fundamental in helping my sense of wellbeing and calm.”
LT, Vale of Glamorgan
“You really do have magic hands!”
Mrs M, Ogmore by sea
My clinic is at home in Ogmore-By-Sea
All treatments currently £50
From 1st November 2024:
Body Harmony ( 60 mins) £50
Massage (60 mins) £60
Massage 1st appointment (90 mins) £65
Children £50
Gift vouchers are available
Cancellation: please give a minimum of 24 hours notice to avoid a full cancellation fee.
Kate Verney is a Body Harmony Association certified practitioner and teacher.
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