Hello, my name is Julie Taggart and I am an experienced palliative care nurse by background.

I began my nurse training in 2005 and completed my degree at Middlesex University in 2008. My first few years were spent in the community of Watford and at Stanmore Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London; then I found my niche in palliative care.  I have spent the latter part of my career working for various private hospices in and around Hertfordshire and London, in addition to the iconic Marie Curie in Hampstead London,  before relocating to beautiful Norfolk.

My nursing environments have enabled me to witness first hand the absolute necessity for complementary therapies in our daily lives. When used regularly they help us to reconnect mind, body and soul and therefore create a perfect balance. 

I first embarked upon complementary therapies in 2010 when I trained in Holistic Massage through the Richdales Institute in London. This then led me to complete their diploma programme in Aromatherapy in 2012. I had experienced the wonders of therapeutic touch whilst at Stanmore Hospital, as my patients would find this a soothing distraction from their pain and/or emotional issues. They looked forward to this far more than anything else on the medical itinerary! I also witnessed the power of therapeutic touch when observing the marvellous works of the Day Therapy Unit at Marie Curie Hampstead and the therapy department at the Royal Free Hospital. The therapists who devoted their time and skills into caring for patients who were going through the toughest time of their lives were absolutely amazing.

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It was whilst working at the Day Therapy Unit at Marie Curie that I experienced the amazing benefits of acupuncture through my patients. The waiting list was enormous! This ignited a spark within me and inspired me to study for my diploma in Chinese Acupuncture with Bodyharmonics in Cheltenham. 

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In the past few years I have gained my Oncology Massage Diploma from The Middlesex School of Complementary Medicine and my Aromatherapy and Cancer qualification from The Penny Price School of Aromatherapy. I hope to ease the symptom and stress burden of those in my local area suffering from cancer or those who are survivors of cancer and need the reassurance of a safe massage experience.

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I have enhanced my body work  further with courses completed in hip and lower limb deep tissue massage, neck, back and shoulders deep tissue massage and Thai Foot Massage. 

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In May 2020 I gained a certificate in western medical acupuncture with The British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS).

In October 2020 I completed my Myofascial Release Diploma with Amanda Oswald in Leeds who was trained by the great John F. Barnes in Sedona Arizona USA.

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My therapy practice is located in the stunning market town of Reepham in Norfolk.  I am so lucky to have a wonderful variety of shops and eateries on my doorstep in addition to  the beautiful city of Norwich. I have room for you to park with ease on my driveway and my therapy room is located off of my courtyard and offers a gorgeous tranquil haven away from the stresses of life.