Shin Terayama reading book "Meditations for Mad Moments"

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Lev Seller. Dip. ITEC, RMT, GCMT, SMTO.

2007 Three visits to Japan scheduled, to teach seminars in Kurumayamakogen, Osaka and Megamiyama Life Centre. Also workshops scheduled for Shambala Retreat Centre, Findhorn, and Salisbury Centre Edinburgh.

2006 Workshops taught in Edinburgh, and spent 3 months in Japan giving private sessions in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kurume and Megamiyama, as well as workshop teaching.

Interviewed by HANAKO lifestyle magazine in Osaka, to talk about my holistic approach to healing, featured in February 2007 edition article about complementary therapy.

http://www.hanakowest-cafe.com/index6.asp?parm=west/hanako.asp

Attended Lifecoaching skills training led by Hide Enomoto at Findhorn Foundation.

2005 Invited to join General Council of Massage Therapists (GCMT). Taught workshops in Scotland and Japan.

2004 Taught Holistic Massage workshops at Findhorn, Edinburgh, and Japan.

2003 Taught several Holistic Massage workshops in Scotland, Japan and Philippines.

TV and press interviews /seminars in Philippines explaining the health benefits of Holistic Massage.

Commissioned by Dorota Owen to write about Holistic Massage for her book about techniques of stress relief entitled “Meditations for Mad Moments” , to support Manila-based charities.

2002 Invited to teach Holistic Massage workshops at Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh (March and November) and again for fourth time in Japan.(September)

2001 Third visit to Japan for Holistic Massage workshops - both introductory and advanced programmes.

2000 Second invitation to return to Japan and present workshops in September

1999 Invited by Shin Terayama (Executive Director of Japan Holistic Medical Society) to teach introductory workshops on Holistic Massage in Japan.



1998 - 99 Studied for Remedial and Sports Massage Diploma in Aberdeen (R.M.T.)

Licensed by Grampian Massage School to practise as Remedial and Sports Massage Therapist after gaining Diploma.

1998 Invited by Dr Brian McMullen, a local GP, to provide massage therapy sessions at a course entitled "The Wounded Healer", for Medical Doctors in North Scotland.

Attended training in "Therapeutic Touch" at Findhorn Foundation (FF.)

1997 Certified in Swedish Massage by Scottish Massage Therapists.

Started to receive referrals by local doctors' clinic for patients with conditions such as Fibromyalgia and Arthritis.

1996 Obtained certificate in Kinesiology and Touch for Health

1995 Attended course in Esalen type Massage at FF.

1994 Attended introductory course in Aromatherapy at FF.

Certified as trained Co-Counsellor, by CCI (International) organisation.


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1993 Licensed as Massage Therapist with International Therapeutic Examination Council Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Body Massage. ( Dip. ITEC )

Accepted as Member of Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation ( Professional Body) Approved by SMTO for professional indemnity insurance.

Started to build private practice in Holistic Massage at FF.

1992 - 93 Studied for first massage diploma ( ITEC Qualification)

1991 Attended course on Creative Anatomy at FF .

Approved as member of FF Complementary Practitioners Group.

1990 Started informal training as Massage Practitioner at FF, having signed approved Code of Ethics to work with clients.

1989 Attended "Experience Week" and Meditation workshops at Findhorn Foundation

Moved to live and work at FF.

1980 - 89 Logistics Supervisor in North Sea Offshore Oil sector companies.

1975 - 79 Employed by Aberdeen University (Medical Microbiology/Plant Biology Dept ).


1974 Second degree, in Human Physiology and Plant Biology

1972 Graduated from Robert Gordon's University in Aberdeen with science diploma degree in Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Mammalian Physiology

1968 Aberdeen University Medical School - basic year training




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