Orla qualified in ITEC Holistic Massage in 2007 with the The Edinburgh Therapy Academy. Since then Orla has achieved a Diploma in On-site Acupressure Massage with Scottish Massage Schools and undertaken advanced training in Pregnancy Massage and a deep tissue technique called Hands Free Massage with Massage Specialist Ronnie Allan. In 2009, Orla continued to pursue her interest in prenatal, perinatal & postnatal bodywork with a Diploma in Massage & Pregnancy with Wellmother. During the same year Orla also obtained a Certificate in Indian Head Massage. In 2010, Orla is undertaking a Foundation Course in Massage Therapy for People Living with Cancer and also plans to train in Baby Massage. Orla also holds a Certificate in Emergency First Aid with the St. Andrews Ambulance Association and has Enhanced Disclosure from Disclosure Scotland.

As a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists Orla is dedicated to abiding by their Code of Ethics and to ongoing Continuous Personal & Professional Development. The Federation is the largest multi-disciplinary therapy organisation in the UK and has been representing therapists for over 40 years. It aims to represent only the highest standards of best practice. Orla is in the process of registering with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) which is the new national voluntary regulator for complementary health practitioners in the UK. The key function of the CNHC is to enhance public protection, by setting standards for registration.

Orla is passionate about Holistic Therapies and firmly believes that they should be an integral part of all our lives. We are so often bombarded by distraction and stimulation in life and we rarely tune in to our own bodies and needs. Holistic Therapies such as massage give us some peace and quiet to reflect and be happy in our own skin. Orla is an attentive therapist with good listening skills. She is always keen to help her clients as much as she possibly can through both massage and lifestyle advice. It is not unusual to see her clients leaving her therapy rooms with a new zest for life and spring in their step!

Orla is committed to using Natural and Organic Massage Products. As a large proportion of what we put on our skin enters our bloodstream it is her belief that it makes sense to minimise absorption of synthetic chemicals and toxins through our bodies wherever possible. She has therefore carefully chosen reputable providers of high quality, natural massage oils and balms. All of the products used in her treatments are made from plant-based ingredients and are gentle on the skin, easily absorbed and improve its overall condition.

Please feel free to ask Orla about any of her qualifications and registration.