About Bawn Holistic Centre
Bawn Holistic Centre is located in Mullinalaghta parish which is 8 km from Granard, County Longford.
Your Therapist
Pauline has been working and training in the areas of Holistic therapies since 1999.
She is a registered member of the International Assoc. of Infant Massage and Irish Reflexologist Association Limited. Treatments are covered under VHI, Laya Healthcare and Vivas Health.
Qualifications
- Biomagnetic (Bioenergetics) Level 2 2019
- Certified Biomagnetic Therapist with Dr.Goiz (Level 1) - 2018
- Pregnancy Massage Certificate 2017 - The Obus Holistic Wellness Centre
- Certificate in Dry Needling 2017 - Mike Monaghan B.Sc Dun Laoghaire Clinic Training Centre
- Pauline completed her training as Infant Massage Instructor in Galway 2004.
- Diploma in Therapeutic Massage & Anatomy & Physiology in 2001
- Higher Diploma in Reflexology – 2002
- Diploma in Indian Head Massage 2003
- Food & Health Instructor 2004,
- Diploma in Teaching (City & Guilds) 2008
- Diploma in Sports Massage and Anatomy & Physiology ITEC 2006
- Oncology Massage 2010 & 2012. NTTC by Gayle MacDonald M.S. L.M.T.
- Cancer Care & Reflexology 2010
(Various courses covering pregnancy massage, cancer & massge, Reflexology & Fertility, Menopause, & hormonal issues.) - Practicum Training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 2013 by Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA (Director of Oasis Institute for Mindfulness) and Saki Santorelli, EdD, MA, Professor of Medicine, (Director of Stress Reduction Clinic, University of Massachusetts Med School)
- FETAC Level 6 Teacher Trainer 2013
- Teacher Trainer for Mindfulness in Schools - www.mindfulnessinschools.org
- I have trained with Helen Byrne MBSR programme (mindfulness.ie Psychologist and Mindfulness Teacher in 2012.
- In 2013 I completed in-depth training in Practicum Professional MBSR TeacherTraining with Saki Santerolli and Florence Meleo Meyer, Senior Teachers at University of Massachusetts Med School (Centre for Mindfulness UMass)
- Mindfulness training with Anne Twohig founder of the Centre for Mindfulness Ireland 2012.
- In 2014 I successfully completed a professional qualification with the Therapeutic use of Mindfulness with The Irish Mindfulness Institute with Carmel Farnan.(Psychologist & Mindfulness Teacher)
- In 2015 completed Teacher Development Intensive Programme for MBSR Teachers facilitated by Senior Teachers Carolyn West, Anne Twohig and Florence Meleo Meyer. (The Oasis Institute, & University of Mass. CFM).
- I attend yearly Mindfulness Retreats as part of ongoing Teacher & personal development. I have attended retreats with Nuns from Plum Village and Sharon Saltzberg Meditation Teacher in Loving Kindness among others
- Recently completed The Mindful Self Compassion course with Helen Byrne & Josephine Lynch www.mindfulness.ie
- Mindful Self Compassion online training with Kristin Neff and Chris Germer 2020
Healthcare Insurance
As a member of the Reflexologists Institute of Ireland, she is a certified practitioner in conjunction with certain plans with Aviva, VHI, Laya Healthcare, & Glo Health (please check your plan first).
A Note on Stress
When the body is exposed to excessive stress for long periods of time, physical and mental health can become seriously affected, largely because stress hormones interfere with the circulatory and immune system, If allowed chronic stress can lead to raised blood pressure, back pain, heart disease etc
Around 70-90% of illnesses are believed to be directly associated with physical, mental & emotional stress.
Disclaimer
The information given is for informational purposes only. It is not intended in any way to be construed as medical advice. Please check with your Doctor especially if pregnant or on medication before having treatment. Remember if in doubt always check with your GP.
A detailed medical history is taken before any treatment.