About Us
Hello and welcome to The Balance Rooms Yoga and Wellness Centre, which opened in Pickering North Yorkshire in the Spring of 2019.
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Teachers and practitioners
Welcome to our vibrant community of passionate teachers and practitioners who guide and inspire us every day. The Balance Rooms team is dedicated to fostering strength, mindfulness and balance through inclusive classes for all levels, and wellness with a wide variety of treatments for your mind and body
Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master & Receptionist
Liz Vowles
"Yoga is so much more than simply an exercise class. No other exercise can leave you feeling stretched, invigorated, calm and clear (even occasionally insightful) all at the same time.
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Since beginning Yoga as a teenager, it has become an essential practice for me, sustaining me throughout my life. During stressful times, my personal practice of Yoga and meditation has grounded me and taught me to live courageously.
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Having studied with a number of inspirational teachers, I completed my teacher training with Sun Power Yoga, and am delighted to share my passion for Yoga with people of all ages and abilities. I believe Yoga has the potential to transform all aspects of life, showing us a deeper way to 'be'."
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Liz is teaching Liz teaches Restorative Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Gentle Pilates, Chair Yoga, and Beginners' Yoga. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE CLASSES IN THE STUDIO!
Yoga Teacher
Kristina Scott
"My love of yoga began around eight years ago when I started practicing yoga regularly. I realised how wonderful I felt afterwards, both physically and mentally and I was hooked!
My practice increased during lockdown and gave me the focus I needed during a very unusual time. It was during this time I decided to take my passion for yoga further and trained as a yoga teacher, completing my 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher training in June 2023.
I absolutely love movement! My classes focus on connecting the mind and body through movement, as we focus on the breath to guide us through our flow. I like to end our practice with deep relaxation, letting stillness replace movement. This allows the mind and body to calm and fully restore, creating a moment of space in our busy lives."
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Kristina teaches Monday Morning Flow, Beginners' Yoga, Core and restore Yoga, HIIT Yoga, Energising Flow and Yin, Chair Pilates. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE CLASSES IN THE STUDIO!
Yoga Teacher
Bridget Strong
Bridget has joined our wonderful team in September 2025 and is teaching Teen Yoga and Iyengar Yoga every Thursday !
In Bridget's own words "Yoga has been a companion in life for me for over 30 years. It has protected and enhanced my wellbeing both emotionally and physically and continues to be an important foundation in my life. I play the violin and love cycling and walking.Yoga helps me maintain flexibility and strength as well as releasing tension.
My desire to share the benefit of yoga led to my decision to train as a teacher. I qualified in 2007 and am now a level 2 teacher registered with the Iyengar Yoga Association (UK).
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I teach at all levels and particularly welcome beginners as well as those with more experience. I love to see the benefit that yoga brings to my students - including to those who tell me “I’m too stiff to do yoga!”"
Accupuncturist
Madeleine Cox
Madeleine graduated from The Acupuncture Academy in 2023 and was awarded a Distinction for her Professional Licentiate in Acupuncture, which is a three- year degree qualification accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board. She was also highly commended for my clinical work. Her training is extensive and covered all aspects of Chinese medical and acupuncture theory, with a focus on the Five Element approach. This style of acupuncture is completely individual to each patient. It works on the whole person to promote better functioning and balance, thereby addressing problems at the root and benefitting mental and physical health.
Madeleine is proud to be a member of the British Acupuncture Council and adhere to the Council’s Codes of Safe Practice and Professional conduct. British Acupuncture Council members are also registered with the Professional Standards Authority.
Having spent much of her working life in a library and archive, Madeleine loves volunteering at the Pickering library. She is enjoying exploring North Yorkshire with long walks in the forest.
You can find out more here: https://eglantine-acupuncture.co.uk/
Sound Bath Practitioner and Healer
Jim French
"When we begin a sound bath I do an introduction and briefly explain what a sound bath is and the benefits. The sound will be doing most of the talking already.
About ten years ago I was on a channelling retreat and one of the women who ran the workshop also did sound work and did a sound bath for us in the evening. This experience got me totally hooked. From there I trained in sound work with Sarah Gregg from the Sheila Whittaker school of sound therapy. My training took almost two years and I had to complete 40 individual case studies and group sound baths. I have a diploma in sound work certified by the CMA.
My sound baths are a journey into the inner self and are quite intense. It is an extended meditation using sound to carry each person to where they need to go. I use a variety of instruments including gongs, singing bowls, native American flute, lithophone and various rattles."
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Sound Bath Practitioner and Healer
Denise Chadwick
Denise has been a Reiki Master of 5 reiki modalities, and has been using sound in her energy healing sessions and has been guiding meditations for more than 20 years.
She creates a vibrational soundscape with her singing voice and instruments, which include Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, gong, Crystal pyramid, chimes, Ting Sha, drum, rain stick and shaker.
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After leaving a 20 year nursing career (BSc) where she specialised in Renal, she chose to leave the Traditional Medicine setting and focus on Vibrational Medicine working with the frequencies of energy healing with her special blend of reiki, crystals and sound. More recently she has been delving into the role of the Vagus Nerve and fascia in physical and emotional health.
Before leaving England to live in Byron Bay, Australia for 12 years in 2004, she introduced reiki to the large teaching hospital (MRI) she worked in and taught reiki to almost 200 members of staff. She received regular referrals for treatments from the Pain Control Team, Palliative Care Team and within Renal care.
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Deep tissue Massage Therapist
Kim Watson
"Hi, my name is Kimberly, I am a Level 3 deep tissue massage therapist, and I have 15 years of experience working in health and wellness.
Though I qualified as a beauty therapist, my passion has always been massage. I am drawn to massage because I think it is incredible! Massage has a positive impact on all of the body's systems, and improves physical health, mental health and can even reduce the signs of ageing! I cannot recommend massage enough and nothing makes me happier than seeing my ultra-relaxed, happy customers. When I'm not at work, you'll find me out walking in the countryside or down at the coast, enjoying a sea swim and sauna."
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Kim offers deep tissue massage, incorporating elements of lymphatic drainage and Indian head massage, with aromatherapy organic massage oils.
Her massages will help regulate the nervous system and bring about a sense of calm and tranquillity. You will melt into the massage table as your stress softly drift away. Each massage is tailored to your needs and Kim will incorporate as many of these techniques as required.
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Councelling and Psychotherapy
Sue Rourke
​Hi there, my name is Sue and I offer you a place to express your feelings and explore what is happening in your life in a safe, supportive environment. It may be life has recently changed, new challenges have appeared, or you may have always felt life was difficult and you need to explore issues that are causing you pain and making you feel unhappy.
It takes great strength to realise that life’s issues are becoming overwhelming, and together, we can explore your situation and help you understand yourself. The work we do together is not about me giving you solutions but helping you gain insight and knowledge to move forward and make choices throughout your life that enable you to be happier and more fulfilled.
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The work we do together is not about me giving you solutions but helping you gain insight and knowledge to move forward and make choices throughout your life that enable you to be happier and more fulfilled. I work with people from all backgrounds and with diverse problems. I am trained to work face-to-face or online. I am non-judgemental and accept you as you! Working with any client is a privilege as I share a time of change and discovery with them.
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BACP. Councelling Directory.
Physiotherapist
Kit Wilson
"I have grown up in the Ryedale area and now live here with my young family building a home. I am HCPC registered and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. I gained my BSc with honours degree in Physiotherapy from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2014. Throughout my carrier I have worked closely with specialist consultants for the Hand, Upper Limb, Lower Limb and spine.
During this time I have completed additional training that allows me to complete Medical Acupuncture as well as training to allow me to complete Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid injections. Both of these can be used for treating a number of problems including Join pain and Arthritis, Meniscal injuries, Tendonitis, Shoulder pain and Hip pain. I cover a wide of conditions from Sports injuries, Surgeries, Arthritis, Back pain, Sciatica.
Alongside Physiotherapy I enjoy being active myself. I have played rugby, enjoying the local countryside with walking, running, and cycling. I am also a very keen skier having started at a young age."
An example of conditions that Kit treats:
Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Tendonitis, Post op rehab, Sports injuries, Whiplash, Back Pain and Sciatica
Podiatrist and Chiropodist
Rachel Johnson
Rachel obtained her first degree, BSc with honours in Podiatry from the University of Huddersfield in 1997. She has over 20 years clinical experience as a Podiatrist.
A Podiatrist can assess, diagnose and treat conditions or injuries which affect a patient’s gait, lower limb, ankle or foot. Rachel’s experience has been in the field of Podiatric Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Podiatry.
Rachel also covers a comprehensive range of foot care including nail care, nail surgery, callous reduction and verrucae treatments. She obtained her Masters in 2011 from the University of York St John. Rachel is a member of the College of Podiatry and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
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When not at work, Rachel enjoys the great outdoors and travelling through Italy
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Reiki Master, Sound Healer & Receptionist
Julie Keen
Sound Practitioner and Reiki Master-Teacher, Julie has 20 years’ experience working in Higher Education, teaching and supporting adults with a range of disabilities, learning difficulties and mental issues.
After becoming severely disabled in 2013 with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) and losing full mobility, she began her personal journey of self-healing through the use of Reiki, Yoga, sound healing and a range of complementary therapies.
Coming from a place of full recovery, Julie now runs guided meditation classes, relaxing sound bath meditations. As a Reiki master-teacher practitioner with 23 years’ experience, Julie combines the beautiful energy of Reiki with therapeutic sounds to deliver restorative and deep-healing treatments.
Her work is heart-led and unique and her intention is to walk alongside you as you rekindle your own inner flame, find your sense of balance, peace and well-being. By connecting with the healing sounds of nature or through the therapeutic sounds of the tongue drums, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, elemental chimes, Julie will hold a safe and sacred healing space for you.
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More Team Members Soon !
If you want to join the Team ...
Send us an email at info@thebalancerooms.co.uk, we are currently looking for a reflexologist, a nutritionist or dietician, and an ostheopath ! But we are open to any suggestions for treatments that could benefit our wonderful clientele, and make YOU the next new member of our team <3
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