<p>In each of these journal entries, we want to give you the opportunity to get to know our partners a little better. Each of our NuMi partners bring, not only their professional skill, but also a unique perspective on what it means to be a healthier, happier you.&nbsp;<br>Clyre’s journey into holistic healing is deeply rooted in her lifelong connection to nature and a passion for nurturing both body and soul. With a background in nursing and extensive experience in complementary therapies, she brings a unique blend of traditional knowledge and alternative practices to her work. We’re delighted to introduce Clyre, whose commitment to reducing stress and restoring balance in her clients’ lives is at the heart of her healing approach at NuMi.</p><p><strong>A Journey Rooted in Connection and Healing</strong><br>Clyre’s story begins in Reading, but she grew up in the serene surroundings of Bath, in a hardworking and thoughtful family. While her family leaned towards logical, scientific thinking, Clyre was always more attuned to the intuitive and emotional aspects of life. From an early age, she sensed that there was more to the world than what could be seen, feeling a deep connection to nature and animals. As a child, she instinctively practised healing on her pets, guided by an inner belief in the power of touch. This love for nature eventually expanded into a fascination with the Moon, planets, and the influence of astrology and moon cycles on our lives.<br><br><strong>Nursing: A Catalyst for Lifelong Learning</strong><br>After completing her A Levels, Clyre spent a gap year in Sweden as an au pair, where she discovered the invigorating health benefits of saunas and cold water dips. She then pursued Nurse Training at Southampton University College of Nursing and Midwifery from 1992 to 1995. This period was transformative for Clyre, igniting her lifelong interest in health and well-being. Her nursing education exposed her to a broad spectrum of human experience, covering sociology, psychology, and physiology, and included diverse placements across various specialities. It was here that Clyre’s curiosity deepened, particularly in human psychology and the broader, interconnected causes of dis-ease. She began to see health not just as a physical condition but as something deeply linked to an individual’s life story and even their ancestry.<br><br><strong>Exploring Alternative Healing</strong><br>During her nursing years, Clyre’s interest in alternative medicine and holistic healing grew. She earned a Massage Practitioner qualification in London and immersed herself in literature on spiritual growth, alternative therapies, and holistic health. Books like The Celestine Prophecy, The Alchemist, and works by Carolyn Myss and Deepak Chopra resonated deeply with her, reinforcing her belief in the connection between mind, body, spirit, and nature. In 1997, she completed a Natural Nutrition Course in London, which became a pivotal moment in her understanding of health and healing, particularly the idea that everything originates somewhere and can only change, not disappear.<br><br><strong>A Shift Towards Complementary Therapies</strong><br>After working in an HIV/AIDS and STD clinic at Chelsea &amp; Westminster Hospital, Clyre realised that mainstream nursing was becoming increasingly limiting for her. She sought a more empowering approach to patient care, which led her to the Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital, where she worked as a Complementary Therapy Nurse Practitioner. Here, she delved into vibrational medicine through homoeopathy and flower essences, and also completed her Reflexology training and Reiki levels 1 and 2. Her work at Charing Cross Hospital’s Oncology Department, providing complementary therapies to cancer patients, reinforced her belief in the healing power of massage and reflexology.<br>&nbsp;</p>