Developmental Practitioners Association
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Benefits of being a member
- Support and advice from like-minded experienced professionals from a wide range of disciplines.
- The opportunity to post your details on our membership page which is open to the public
- Online seminars to review research and stay current to focus on CPD
- The opportunity to learn from each other
- Signposts to various professional services
- Membership of the DPA Facebook Group
- Free admission to the DPA annual conference
- To be part of a group seeking to promote critical aspects of child development.
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Please note: The DPA does not have the facilities to vet the membership. Before engaging with a member you are STRONGLY advised to check that:
- Appropriate safeguarding is in place (DBS)
- Appropriate Qualifications and Experience are held
- Their therapy is right for you
- They have valid insurance
Members
Pete Griffin
Pete Griffin - Open Doors Therapy. Cert Ed (1970). B Ed (1978).
SEN Certification (1984). INPP Licentiate (2006). Lifelong Achievement - Education Awards (2019)
Main Specialisms
- Neuromotor immaturity
- INPP
- SEND
- Handwriting,
- School Exercise Programme
- School Action Research
Location
- Midlands hub
- North West hub
- Servicing the UK
Brenda Lloyd
Teacher (retired SENCO) INPP
Main Specialisms
EASIE Trainer. EASIE is a developmental movement and listening programme suitable for all ages to be used at school or at home.
Location
- Pembrokeshire
- Servicing the UK
Gwyneth Jeyes
BA Ed 1985 Experienced teacher/tutor, MEd Ed Psych/spec ed needs inc dyslexia 2001, Primary Movement Teacher 2000, Listening Training Provider 2004, Experienced EASIE trainer
Published research 2010
Also trained in Bilateral Integration, Brain Gym®, Interactive Metronome
Past Chairman of DPA
TOMs training with DPA 2022
Main Specialisms
Primary Movement, Listening training, EASIE, Nursery to senior citizen, individual, group or school.
Location
- Newark
- Servicing the UK
Gill Brooksmith
Trainer of: RMTi; Brain Gym; Touch for Health
Main Specialisms
Neuromotor Immaturity, trainer in RMTi, Brain Gym, Touch for Health
Location
- Midlands
- Servicing the UK
Janice Graham
BA Sociology (Hons) Cert Ed, Counselling Diploma NLP. Trainer of:
RMTi; Brain Gym®: Touch for Health
Main Specialisms
Neurodevelopment consultant
Trainer in RMTi, Brain Gym, Touch for Health, EASIE & Movement Based Learning
Location
- West Midlands
- Servicing the UK
Nicola Parkinson
INPP; Osteopath; Cranial Osteopath
Main Specialisms
Children
Location
- Wiltshire
Sara O’Donnell
BSc Hons Physics; PGCE Mathematics; RMTi Consultant
Contact details
Web: https://blueskiesahead.org.uk/
Email: sara@blueskiesahead.org.uk
Contact Tel No: 07715 268522
Main Specialisms
Reflex Integration/RMTi; Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT);
EHCP Support; Home-based programmes; Educational Development.
Location
- Wirral
- Merseyside
Nikki Johns
RMTi Consultant; Brain Gym Consultant.
Main Specialisms
Reflex Integration
Location
- Berkshire
Rowena Markies
Teacher (B.Ed); OCR 5 Diploma in dyslexia; RMTi Consultant
Main Specialisms
Movement and reflex integration
Location
- East Sussex
Caroline Seyedi
MA AUTISM; NLP; EFT; Nutritional Therapy; Brain Gym Facilitator; Sound Healing Practitioner,
Main Specialisms
Autism; Personal & Spiritual development
Location
- Bristol
Viv Hailwood
B.Sc. M. Sc. Educational Kinesiology Consultant
Main Specialisms
Neuro-developmental practitioner; Provision for schools to reach those who need it most.
Location
- Sedbergh
Pauline Shannon
BA Social work and Social Policy; Dip SW; INPP
Main Specialisms
Reflex Integration
Location
- Biggar, South Lanarkshire
Joanne Huzzey
BSc Occupational Therapy; PG Cert Sensory Integration
Main Specialisms
Autism; ADHD; DCD; Sensory processing; Reflexes
Location
- Birmingham
Helen Adams
BSc(hons) PGCE EFT level 2 RMTi
Main Specialisms
Child development and behavioural challenges; reflex integration
Location
- Kent
Kate Rigby
RMTI Consultant; SSP Provider
Main Specialisms
Reflex Integration (RMTI) and Safe & Sound Protocol
Location
- Huddersfield
Arabella Thring
Neurobalance Practitioner; Homeopath
Main Specialisms
Neurobalance; Berard Auditory Integration Training (AIT);
Mindfulness
Location
- Somerset
AnneMarie Smellie
Certified Hypnotherapist; Neuro-developmental Practitioner; Auditory Integration Practitioner; Foundation in Kinesiology
Main Specialisms
Provider of Berard Auditory Training. Working on nutrition using PRANA techniques and focuses on the meridians and chakras – de-stressing the body/mind.
Location
- Berkshire
Paula Jewsbury
Secretarial diploma Cache Level 3; Pre-School Teacher Diploma;
Brain Gym and Touch for Health Instructor
Main Specialisms
Movement based learning; Mind/body connections.
Location
- Kent
Amanda Zdrojewski
RMT, Brain Gym; QRI reflex integration; Infant Massage; Kinesiotaping
Main Specialisms
Paediatrics
Location
- New York
Suzanne Roberts
BSc (Hons) Health Sciences; Educational Kinesiology Consultant and Faculty Instructor; RMTi Consultant and Instructor; Touch for Health Instructor; Heartmath Practitioner
Main Specialisms
Primitive reflexes
Location
- Bradford
Christiane Baehr
RMTi Student
Main Specialisms
Primitive reflexes
Location
- Epping
Gillian Mathews
Certificate in Education; Diploma in Nursery Education; Diploma in Emotional Literacy; Diploma in Play Therapy; MA in Education
Main Specialisms
Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) in young children; Physical Development in young children, Attachment, Behaviour,
Location
- West Midlands
Janet Glover
RGN, RM, HV, BSc(Hons) PGCE, MA
Neuro-Developmental Consultant
Main Specialisms
Developmental delay, learning difficulties, TBIs, pathology
Location
- Stockport, Cheshire
Darren Barnes-Heath
BSc Chiropractic, MRCC paediatrics
Contact details
Email: Darren@DevelopingBrains.co.uk
Contact Tel No: Clinic: 01522 538450 Mobile: 07891 733684
Main Specialisms
Manual Therapy, Functional Neurology & Primitive reflexes; combining vestibular, ocular, sensory, proprioceptive, interoceptive, auditory and visual rehabilitation to child’s needs and abilities.
Provider of Interactive Metronome, Tomatis Auditory Therapy, Reading Plus, Dyslexia Gold and Right Eye visual therapy
Location
- Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Jacqui Ellis
Professional skills:
- BA.Hons, BCST, RCST, IBT, NDT (INPP Method), BMR (Training)
- Developmental Trauma Specialist working with children, parents and families
- Bio-dynamic Cranio Sacral Therapist (BCST/RCST)
- Integrative Baby Therapist (IBT)
- Neurodevelopmental Therapist/Reflex stimulation and Integration practitioner
- INPP Licentiate
- Member of the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA)
Main Specialisms
- Pre & Perinatal trauma – how the womb and birth journey leave imprints that influence behaviour
- Child development and Behavioural issues
- Retained reflexes/neuromotor immaturity and delay
- Cranio Sacral Therapy
Location
- Wiltshire
- Serving the South West
Bernie Landels
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Health Studies (Massage & Neuromuscular Therapy)
- Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM)
- Board Certified Structural Integration Practitioner (IASI)
- Certificate in Adult Teaching (NZ)
- and a couple of business diplomas!
Main Specialisms
- Structural bodywork
- Feet
- RMTi Consultant
- Prevention
Location
- Oxford
Karen Andor
Qualifications:
- INPP
- RMTi
- Educational Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Profession:
- Educational Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Main Specialisms
- Attachment
- Trauma
- Dissociation
Location
- London
Christina Peak
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy 2005
Profession:
- Paediatric Physiotherapist
Contact details
Email: christina@childrensphysiogroup.co.uk
Web: www.childrensphysiogroup.co.uk
Contact Tel No: 07927 414489
Main Specialisms
- Developmental delay
- Neurology
- Neurodiversity
Location
- Sutton Coldfield
Minna Hepburn
Qualifications:
- Cranial Sacral therapist
- IFS therapist
- Pilates teacher
- Massage therapist
- see website for more details
Profession:
- Bodyworker
Main Specialisms
- IFS
- Neurodevelopmental therapy
- Movement specialist
Location
- Child Okeford
Fiona Curran
Qualifications:
- NeurOptimal Advanced Trainer
Profession:
- Neurofeedback specialist
Contact details
Email: enquiries@neurofeedbackbraintraining.co.uk
Web: www.neurofeedbackbraintraining.co.uk
Contact Tel No: 07979 051452
Main Specialisms
- Autism
- Motor planning
- Effect of neurology on psychology
Location
- Sutton Coldfield
Jenny Rudd
Qualifications:
- Rhythmic Movement Training International Consultant
- Tester of Auditory & Visual Skills (TAVS)
- Provider of The Listening Program
- Provider of The Movement Program
- Empowering Learning Coach
Profession:
- Neurodiversity Coach
Main Specialisms
- Neurodiversity
Location
- East Midlands
Michelle Schofield
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Applied Social Science
- MSc Social Work
- MSc Professional Practice
- Diploma in Play Therapy
- RMTi Consultancy Training
Profession:
- NeurOptimal (Neurofeedback) Trainer
- Social Worker
- Children’s Therapist
- Safe & Sound Provider
- Trainer & Consultant
- See website for full details
Contact details
Email: childrenstherapyservices@protonmail.com
Web 1: www.childrenstherapy.online
Web 2: www.braindevelopmentservices.co.uk
Contact Tel No: 07710 781827
Main Specialisms
- Trauma & Attachment
- Adoption/Foster and SGO
- Sensory
- Safe and Sound Protocol
- Neurofeedback
Location
- South Yorkshire
- Neurofeedback available nationally
Claire Botsoe
Qualifications:
- MChiro
Profession:
- Chiropractor
Main Specialisms
Chiropractic treatment
Location
- Warwickshire
Tori Sheppard
Qualifications:
- BScECE
- NDT (INPP Method)
- JohansenlAS
Profession:
- Neurodevelopmental Therapist (INPP Licenciate)
Contact details
Email: tori@mapandcompasstherapy.com
Web: www.mapandcompasstherapy.com
Contact Tel No: 07803 374083
Main Specialisms
- Retained reflexes
- Neuromotor immaturity
- Auditory processing difficulties
Location
- Northern Ireland
Katy Oatridge
Qualifications:
- MChem Oxon
- PGCE Secondary Science Oxon
- INPP Licentiate 2021
- Johansen Provider 2022
Profession:
- INPP practitioner and Johansen provider
Main Specialisms
- Neuromotor immaturity – retained reflexes
- Auditory processing difficulties
Location
- Cotswolds, Oxfordshire
Gabriela Hennigan
Qualifications:
- Childhood neurodevelopmental specialist, member of IAFNR – Interdisciplinary Association of Functional Neurosciences and Rehabilitation
- Melillo Method TM certified provider
- Interactive Metronome TM certified provider
- RMTi reflex integration therapist
- Cranio Sacral therapist
- Social skills trainer
- Behaviour therapist
- Early interventionist
- Cog coach
- Parent trainer
Profession:
- Special Education Teacher
Main Specialisms
- • Autism spectrum disorders, including non-verbal autism • ADHD • Tourette syndrome • Obsessive-compulsive disorder• Dyslexia • Dyspraxia • Dyscalculia • Learning disabilities • Motor coordination disorder • Cerebellar disorder • Vestibular system disorder • Sensory Processing disorder • PANDAS/ PANS • Some neurodegenerative disorders • Other mental, attention, behavioural and learning disorders
- Cutting-Edge Brain – Based Neurodevelopmental Therapy called Melillo Method TM, Reflex Integration Therapy, Developmental Functional Neurology combining vestibular, ocular, sensory, proprioceptive, interoceptive, auditory and visual rehabilitation to child’s needs and abilities.
- Provider of Interactive Metronome, Reflex Integration Therapy, VR Therapy, Brain Balance Auditory Therapy, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Whole Body Vibration Therapy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Laser Feedback Vestibular Neuro-rehabilitation, Cognitive Skills Therapy, Balance, Reaction Time Training, HBOT therapy, Eyelights Light Therapy, Sound Therapy, Smell Therapy, Neurotiming and Peak Performance Training, Special Education skills development, Behaviour Therapy, Social Communication Therapy, Early Intervention Therapy, Social Skills Training, Brain Gym Training, Hemispheric Integration
Location
- The whole UK and Ireland as virtual at-home programs with home program and weekly / monthy 1-1 online supervision
- In-person Intensive programs called TheraCamps in Katowice Poland – start every Monday – 5 days +
Lara Cawthra
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science – 1991
- Master of Chiropractic – 1996
- Master of Chiropractic Science (Paediatric) -2003
- Fellow and former Chair of the Royal College of Chiropractors’
- Specialist Faculty of Pregnancy and Paediatrics
- Royal College of Chiropractors’ Patient Partnership Quality Mark Award 2011-22, 2023-25
- Member Australasian College of Nutritional and Enviromental Medicine
- Associate Member British Association of Nutritional Therapists
- MNRI UK Co-ordinator
Profession:
- Paediatric Chiropractor
Contact details
Email: lara@camberleychiropractor.co.uk
Web: www.camberleychiropractor.co.uk
Contact Tel No: 01276 501777
Main Specialisms
- Paediatric patients
- Neurodevelopment immaturity and delay
- Cranial therapy
- Nutrition
- MNRI (Masgutova method)
Location
- Surrey
- Hampshire
- Berkshire
- Also able to work online
Stephanie Perring
Qualifications:
- BSc Speech Therapy and Pathology
- INPP
Profession:
- INPP Practitioner
Main Specialisms
- Neuro-motor Immaturity
(Reflex Stimulation/Inhibition)
Location
- North Wales, North West England (areas can be discussed)
Carolina Riera Quintero
Qualifications:
- Master in Child Neuropsychology
- Master in Language and Hearing Disorders
- Posgraduate in Dyslexia and Spelling Disorders
- RMTi consultant
Profession:
- Child Psychologist
Contact details
Email: c.i.rieraquintero@gmail.com
Web: www.childandbrain.co.uk
Contact Tel No: 07561 313166
Main Specialisms
- Child Development
Location
- UK
Mandy (Miranda) Jenkins
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Counseling, Registered Member, BACP
- Educational Kinesiology and Brain Gym Consultant
Profession:
- Life Development and Reflex Integration Kinesiology Therapist
Contact details
Email: mind-bodytech@hotmail.com
Web: www.mindbodytech.co.uk
Contact Tel No: 07903 142680
Alternative Contact Tel No: 07903 244521
Main Specialisms
- Adults and children who struggle with mental, emotional and physical skills attainment
Location
- West Oxfordshire & surrounding counties
Nicola Boughton-Smith
Qualifications:
- Psychology (BSc) Child Development and Learning (PSYCH MSc)
- INPP and JIAS accredited practitioner. Spld Dysc.
Profession:
- Neurodevelopmental Therapist
Main Specialisms
- Reflex Integration
- Auditory Integration
- Trauma
- Special Education
Location
- South East
Zara Peasland
Qualifications:
- Pre and perinatal Aquatic Therapist
- (Aquatic) RMTi Consultant
- Cognitive Vision Practitioner
- Swim Teacher and Aquatic Tutor
- Reiki Master
Profession:
- Aquatic Movement Therapy
Contact details
Email: zara@littleturtleswimcompany.co.uk
Web: www.sensoryreflexes.com
Contact Tel No: 07958 791872
Main Specialisms
- Working with babies and young children in water with physical, behaviour and emotional challenges;
- combining reflex, vision and energy modalities to help increase and unlock freedom and ease of movement.
Location
- Based in Northamptonshire NN12
Louise Grady
Qualifications:
- BSc Exercise and Sport Science
- Trauma informed, Foundations of Attachment
- Swimming Teacher – Swimming Teachers Association
- Working towards RMTi Consultant (2024)
Profession:
- Swimming Teacher
Main Specialisms
- Primitive and postural reflexes
Location
- South of England
Suzie Cummins
Qualifications:
- Fully certified Pilates instructor
- Certified in Gary Ward’s Anatomy in Motion
- Working towards RMTi Consultant (2024)
Profession:
- Pilates and functional movement instructor with own studio
Contact details
Email: suzie@pilateswithsuzie.com
Web: www.pilateswithsuzie.com
Contact Tel No: 07791 407401
Main Specialisms
- Pilates based movement rehab in adults
- Particular interest in foot movements
- Walking and gait analysis
- Hypermobility – most clients I work with have this
Location
- Warwickshire
Gaynor Ralls
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Primary Education
- Instructor in RMTi
Profession:
- Developmental Practitioner
Main Specialisms
- Primitive Reflex Integration
Location
- Surrey
The DPA gave me the opportunity at conferences and meetings, not only to listen to expert speakers but to network and share with other practitioners in an informal way.