In this episode we're in conversation with Samantha Hewitt, a qualified Physiotherapist and Mindfulness Coach based in Manchester, UK. Sam works part-time in the NHS where she works with a variety of patients including those with complex and chronic health conditions. When she's not working in the NHS, she runs her own business called, Move More Mi…

Welcome to episode six of the Tai Chi for Therapists podcast. In this episode we talk with Ali Leigh, an Occupational Therapist based in Sussex. In Ali's own words, “I am deeply passionate about my role as an Occupational Therapist. It’s a privilege to use the therapeutic power of movement to enhance the mental and physical wellbeing of my clients.…

Welcome to episode 5. In a slight departure from previous episodes we talk with Lisa Westhorpe, Occupational Therapist and National Lead with the social enterprise, Sport For Confidence. Profile Lisa is passionate about promoting health through meaningful occupation, and ensuring physical activity is accessible for all. Having gained experience as …

In this episode we talk with Richard Leigh, a physiotherapist based in a small rural practice in Shaftesbury, Dorset, in the UK. Richard implements tai chi and qigong movements into his private practice with a diverse range of patients. Interview SummaryClinical Integration Benefits: Complements existing physiotherapy approaches Provides better com…

In this podcast we interview Carole Edin, an Occupational Therapist based in Leeds. Carole implements tai chi and qigong movements into her clinical practice with patients in a local chronic pain service. Guest ProfileCarole Edin qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2013 with a MSc in Occupational Therapy and Science from Leeds Beckett Univers…

In this podcast we interview Charlotte Rondel, an Occupational Therapist based in Jersey. Charlotte implements tai chi and qigong movements into her clinical practice with patients in a primary care mental health service. Guest Profile Charlotte Rondel qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2006 from Southampton University. Also a qualified fitn…

In this podcast we interview Occupational Therapists, Vicky Jones and Liz Smith based in Leek and Biddulph Primary Care Network Occupational Therapy Service. In 2023 they, along with their colleague, Beth Jackson-Dale, developed an early intervention service focusing on disease prevention and supporting the management of newly-diagnosed long-term m…