Daoyin Tao Teachers

Julie Crossman

Julie brings to the teaching of Daoyin Tao® a great enthusiasm and passion, not only for the therapy, but also for the progress of her students. As one of the first students and graduates, Julie was 'hand-picked' by Anna-Louise for her professional and personal qualities which make her ideally suited to help carry Daoyin Tao® forward.

An experienced therapist and teacher, Julie offers insightful teaching that responds to the group needs and is well received. Julie spent over two years being personally trained by Anna-Louise and has dedicated untold hours to helping make Daoyin Tao® the success it is today.

Julie is a highly trusted and integral member of the Daoyin Tao® team and at present is the only recognised teacher along with Anna-Louise.

Judith Watson

Judith Watson is a fully qualified practitioner. After over 20 years’ teaching in Cleveland, UK she had to take medical retirement following a road accident, and decided to follow her life-long interest in natural health care. She graduated with Distinction from the British School of Reflexology, after a yearlong professional course, being taught by Anna-Louise Haigh, who subsequently introduced her to Daoyin Tao®, which in Autumn 2008 she will be teaching from the clinic in Whitby. She has also completed post-graduate qualifications in Aromatherapy and Nutrition. Most recently she has qualified in The Bowen Technique, and is finding this to be very effective in a wide range of conditions. She studied with the European College of Bowen studies, and is already following additional post-graduate courses to extend her knowledge.

Post graduate training has focussed on the prevention and treatment of sports injuries, use of Bowen with children, and more in-depth studies of anatomy and physiology, with detailed analysis of body systems. A certificate in using Hopi Ear candles, either as a stand alone treatment or with an accompanying massage, has recently been added to her repertoire. She has successfully completed a course in Kinesiology, enabling her to test a wide range of muscles to find imbalances in the body which can lead to ill-health; she is also able to advise on and prescribe nutritional supplements, and test for food intolerances. In order to advance her massage skills, she has recently qualified in Thermal Stone Massage and Chinese Foot Massage.

Helen Richardson

Helen has been a practising therapist for over 16 years working as a beauty therapist, Spa Manager and Perfumery manager before setting up the Therapeutic Massage Clinic in 2000. The Clinic was set up to provide relief for those with deep muscle tension, soft tissue injuries and stress related conditions. The focus was on providing high standards of treatment and aftercare with the most effective treatment combination for each individual. The clinic has since extended the therapies offered to assist a wider range of people with a more varied range of conditions. The clinic now offers Indian Head Massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, Hopi ear candles, Thermal Stone Therapy and of course Daoyin Tao.

Over the years Helen has worked with professional and amateur sports and media personnel and has experience in cancer care; arthritis care; back, neck and shoulder pain; sporting injuries; migraine and headaches and stress related illness. She has been involved in promotional and media work as well being asked to write for local and national press. Aside from running the clinic Helen has lectured in complementary therapies since 2001 and now runs a school in Gateshead offering ITEC training and CPD for therapists.

Being one of only a handful of Daoyin Tao tutors is an exciting opportunity to promote this wonderful therapy that has not only led Helen to be able to assist more people in more situations but has taken her on a different personally fulfilling journey.

Authentic Recognised Training

Daoyin Tao International is the ONLY provider of genuine Daoyin Tao training under the instruction of Anna-Louise Haigh and her licensed teachers. All training materials are copyright. Our Practitioner Diploma course does not prepare the graduate to teach Daoyin Tao. All students accept and agree to this upon joining our courses. Teaching opportunities are available with full training.