THE LECTURERS


He is an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London (UCL), Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science and has held a post of Visiting Professor (osteopathy, New Zealand). Prof. Lederman regularly teaches manual therapy to various groups and universities in the UK and abroad.
He has published several articles in the area of manual therapy and is the author of the books Harmonic Technique, Fundamentals of Manual Therapy, The Science and Practice of Manual Therapy, Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in Manual and Physical Therapy and Therapeutic Stretching: Towards a Functional Approach. His latest book 'Functional Exercise Prescription' has been published in March 2022.












With expertise in anti-ageing, weight loss, clinical nutrition, sports nutrition and management of stress and fatigue, Adam has been featured on CNN, BBC TV, Channel 4, national and local press and BBC Radio.
Adam has published his research findings on multiple aspects of diet and health including diabetes, obesity, fatigue states, human performance and nutrition for healthy ageing. He has shared his expertise in nutrition and health as an inspirational speaker for government departments and major corporations in London. He has also provided professional development services to private and NHS healthcare professionals.
In addition to teaching, research and media commentary, Adam also offers one to one nutrition counselling to clients, providing nutritional guidance for a wide range of health conditions ranging from helping those wishing to optimise health and wellbeing or sports performance, through to long term health conditions and stress states.

Rachel Fairweather
is the Co-Director and Founder of the Jing Institute of Advanced Massage Training (and has been teaching and practising massage for over 20 years. After qualifying in the UK, she gained an associate degree in advanced massage at the New York College for Holistic Health and Education, gaining awards for both academic and clinical excellence. She has trained extensively in Eastern and Western bodywork including medical massage, craniosacral, myofascial, structural integration (KMI) trigger point therapy, Thai massage, Amma therapy, Sports massage, visceral manipulation, and neuromuscular techniques.
Rachel writes regularly for several massage and complementary health magazines including Choice Health & Wellbeing, Massage World, the magazine of the Scottish Massage Therapists organisation, and Holistic Therapist. She is a sought after guest lecturer for several institutions including McTimoney College of Chiropractic, CPDO (centre for professional development of osteopaths), the FHT and the International Dermal Institute. She has also been the recipient for two years running of the CAM expo award for outstanding achievement in her field.
Rachel continues to travel the world researching the most effective techniques to share with her students and clients.
In addition, Rachel continues to treat clients in pain at the Jing Pain Clinic in Brighton
In addition, Rachel continues to treat clients in pain at the Jing Pain Clinic in Brighton
Meghan Mari
Meghan is co-founder and co-director of Jing Advanced Massage Training. With over 20 years experience in Holistic Health Education, alternative business management and psychological counseling, Meghan joyfully balances her chronic pain clinic and teaching internationally. She began her professional career with a BA in Psychology and on the way to her PHD discovered that touch was the greatest tool she had in helping people help themselves. She has trained in both Eastern and Western traditions and considers herself still a student.
Meghan had successful massage practices focusing on sports and injury prevention in San Francisco and New York before going to the UK. She was an instructor at the Open Centre in New York City and the National Institute of Holistic Health in California and now is a guest lecturer at several Massage and Yoga schools, including Oxford School of Massage and Natural Therapies, University of Westminster complementary health clinic, The Ganiesha Institute, Cortiva Massage Therapy Schools, Laughing Lotus NYC and the UK Sports Massage Association.
She is the former manager and international sales director of the prestigious Stone Spa in New York City.
She has been the recipient of several outstanding achievement awards in her field and is an acclaimed presenter at many national conferences. She is a former board member of the UK Complementary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC).
Meghan also holds a Masters degree in International Law. She is the co-author of: "Massage Fusion - The Jing method for the treatment of chronic pain". With dynamism and never ending energy, she shares her expert knowledge generously in creative and innovative ways; an inspiring teacher not to missed.
She has been the recipient of several outstanding achievement awards in her field and is an acclaimed presenter at many national conferences. She is a former board member of the UK Complementary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC).
Meghan also holds a Masters degree in International Law. She is the co-author of: "Massage Fusion - The Jing method for the treatment of chronic pain". With dynamism and never ending energy, she shares her expert knowledge generously in creative and innovative ways; an inspiring teacher not to missed.
Christine van de Putte
is a physiotherapist with special interest in women's health and paediatrics. She has been working for over thirty years in a private clinic in Bruges (Belgium). Christine is the vice president of the Belgian association of physiotherapists specialised in gynaecology, perinatal physiotherapy and pelvic re-education. She has taught on the postgraduate course at Ghent University, and given courses within the YVLO Institute in the Netherlands. With her Dutch colleagues she has also taught in the Algarve, Portugal and was invited by UNICEF to lead workshops in Kiev, Ukraine.
She also teaches workshops in women's health at the Centre for Advanced Postgraduate Education (CAPE). They include courses on pre-and postnatal courses, baby massage and baby care, incontinence and pelvic girdle pain.
Since 2010 she has taught specialisation in pelvic re-education and perinatal physiotherapy at the four Belgian universities (Ghent, Leuven, Antwerp & Brussels).
In 2003 she started to study Ayurvedic therapy at the International Ayurveda School in Ghent where now she is also a teacher in the field Gynaecology and Women's health.
Susie Lecomber is a registered osteopath and Pilates Foundation Teacher who has a background in exercise and personal training. Susie has worked as a Pilates teacher since 1998, and successfully combines Pilates with her osteopathic practice. She runs a Pilates studio in Bath where both equipment and matwork Pilates are taught. Susie is a mentor for Pilates Foundation trainees and runs regular courses for them.
Geoffrey Goldspink has been Professor of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, and Chairman of Division of Basic Medical Sciences at The Royal Free Hospital and UC Medical School. He is still involved in researching the adaptive cellular response of muscle tissue to mechanical and chemical signals
Anna Semlyen (MSc) is the British Wheel of Yoga's Specialist Advisor on Back Care and Therapeutic Yoga research and co-author of the Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs book and Relaxations CD. A specialist in back pain management and training, she has taught yoga since 1996.
Chris Boynes is Clinical Director of PhysioActive, Sports & Spinal Practice in London. He is an active committee member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine (ACPSM) and works regularly with elite and amateur athletes of all sporting disciplines. From 1994-2000 he was Club Physiotherapist to London Irish RFC. He is a former lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation at the University of Surrey and continues to lecture regularly on sports injuries and rehabilitation. He is an FA qualified instructor in First Aid for Sport.
Dr. Massud Wasel Dr. Wasel is a registered osteopath, in addition he is a medical doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat (E.N.T) disease and Accident and Emergency (A&E) medicine. He has worked in Higher Education since 1986 in the U.K and abroad. He currently lectures osteopaths in ENT (anatomy, physiology of sound, pathology and osteopathic and medical treatment, A&E (acute major and minor conditions); osteopathic approach of differential diagnosis; general medicine; clinical pharmacology; clinical examination of respiratory, cardiovascular, abdominal, endocrine, ENT, musculoskeletal system with special tests and nervous system.
Averille Morgan graduated from RMIT, Australia in 1994 and has practised osteopathy in Australia and the UK. She has published articles in the area of pregnancy and osteopathic childcare. Averille taught for several years at the British School of Osteopathy Community Children's Clinic and developed a series of visceral and Optimal Fetal Positioning (OFP) workshops for osteopaths and midwives.
Sue Baxter is a registered nurse and cranio-sacral therapist with over twenty-five years of health care experience. She teaches under- and post-graduate courses for nurses and complementary therapists, and works full time in private practice. Sue is currently studying for her MA (Psychotherapy).
Tom Hewetson is an osteopath who has worked extensively with athletes at both national and international levels. He spent six years as first team Osteopath to London Wasps, and five years working for the RFU at London Division. Tom has a Masters Degree in Sports Injury and Therapy. He is one of the founder members of the Osteopathic Sports Care Association, and is still a committee member today. He is a lecturer at Oxford Brookes University and a guest lecturer at BCOM, as well as giving talks to regional osteopathy and physiotherapy groups.
He lectured on the MSc in Osteopathic Sports Care at Leeds Metropolitan University. He has recently published his new book "An Illustrated Guide to Taping Techniques".
Peter Gladwell is a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at North Bristol NHS Trust whose clinical work has included: Pain Management Programmes, a Secondary Prevention Low Back Pain Programme, and pain management/rehabilitation work with individuals. It has also included assessment, individual and group treatment in the Frenchay Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME Service, Bristol. Peter had a role in a research programme investigating group CBT for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME, and was involved clinically with the Back to Work research project. He teaches General Practitioners about the management of CFS/ME.
He has had extended involvement with the Physiotherapy Pain Association, a Clinical Interest Group of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. He started a PhD in October 2007, investigating the use of TENS devices by people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. He has provided postgraduate education for physiotherapists since 2001, teaching biopsychosocial assessment and the Cognitive Behavioural Approach to managing pain.
Prof. David Coggon is Professor of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton. He graduated in mathematics and medicine from Cambridge and Oxford Universities, and after hospital jobs in internal medicine, he joined the MRC as an epidemiologist in 1980. His main research interests are the relation of work to musculo-skeletal disorders, the risks from chemical hazards in the workplace, and cultural and psychological determinants of illness attributed to occupational hazards. He has also had a major role in the translation of research into policy.
He currently chairs the Committee on Toxicity (FSA/HPA) and the Mobile Telecommunications Health Research Programme Management Committee (DH). In the past, he chaired the Advisory Committee on Pesticides (DEFRA) and the Depleted Uranium Oversight Board (MoD), and was a member of the Advisory Group on Non-ionising Radiation (HPA), the Panel on Plant Protection Products and their Residues at the European Food Safety Authority, the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (DSS), the Stewart Committee on mobile phones (DH), and the Expert Panel on Air Quality Standards (DoE). He was President of the UK Faculty of Occupational Medicine from 2008-2011.
Dr Helen Birch is a Lecturer in Musculo-Skeletal Pathobiology at University College London and the Royal Veterinary College and a registered Osteopath. She has researched tendon biology for the past forteen years and is particularly interested in the relationships between tendon function, mechanical properties and molecular composition



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