About Holistic Harmony

Holistic Harmony CIC is a not for profit social enterprise.

Our Objectives

• To provide activities which benefit the community and offer opportunities to empower individuals through innovative training courses in a range of vocational and personal development subjects.
• Raise aspirations and give opportunities for individuals to re-engage into learning in order to support acquisition of skills which will improve their economic situation, reduce social isolation and help them to make a valuable contribution to society whilst and at the same time overcoming social and economic disadvantages.
• Benefit the wider community by encouraging all participants to make a positive contribution to society.
• Work in partnership with other local organisations which will allow us to customise the needs of the group or community effectively.

Who's Who

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  Shirley O'Donoghue
  Director

  An experienced teacher and lecturer in a wide range of Holistic Therapies, she is Principal of Lucis College as well as lecturing and running workshops for The Federation of Holistic Therapies and Cidesco. She has had 3 books published. Two with Capall Bann entitled 'Working With Natural Energy' and 'Working With Crystals' and another published by Duncan Baird in the 'Live Better' series on Crystal Therapy. She has also worked with large organizations – both public and private on a consultancy basis providing stress management and product training.
  Shirley is founder member of Holistic Harmony CIC and sits on the Advisory Panel for Social Investment Business Group.



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  Kate Winter
  Director

  
  A practising Holistic Therapist based in the Redhill Area, She has been practising Homeopathy for nine years and other therapies include Crystal Therapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Metamorphic Technique, Hopi Ear Candling, Indian Head Massage and Colour Therapy. Kate runs a Holistic Therapies clinic at the East Surrey Hospital once a week, primarily for the benefit of NHS staff. She is a qualified Teacher and teach all of the above therapies.
  A founder Director of Holistic Harmony she has been closely involved in its progression and development since it began in March 2009.

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  Shirley O'Donoghue
  Special projects

  Initially a qualified Mechanical and Electrical and Lighting Engineer, Phil went on to have an extensive career in industry as a Sales and Marketing Manager for a number of 'blue chip' companies including General Electric and Philips. He brings a wealth of expertise from industry and commerce but also due to the varied nature of his career along the way he has collected qualifications as diverse as Tree Felling, JCB Rough Terrain Telehandler Licence, Hydraulic Crane Operator, Bicycle Mechanic Qualification (Cytec 2) as well as being a qualified Teacher. Thankfully he also has had training in Health & Safety and First Aid!
  Currently developing a bike project in conjunction with Surrey County Council Travel Smart for Holistic Harmony in the Reigate and Banstead area.

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  Sheila Corner
  Star Volunteer

  
  Sheila has been supporting HHCIC for over 10 years with her myriad skills. Sheila has a degree in law, is a qualified teacher but also is a keen crafter who makes amazing jewellery, cards and so much more. Over the years we have been really grateful to Sheila for her support and advice on health and safety matters as well as taking on the detailed work of keeping our policies and procedures bang up to date.
  As if this wasn’t enough Sheila readily shares her craft skills with anyone wishing to learn.

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  Adam Coombes
  Star Volunteer

  
  Adam has volunteered with our Bike Project – Bikes Revived for over 6 years. During this time he has qualified as a Cytech Level 2 Mechanic but has also has gained considerable skill and confidence in working with the public as well as managing to fix bikes that most people would consider to be beyond repair.
  As well as fixing bikes Adam is a talented musician, singer songwriter and if you are in the bike project when it’s quiet you could hear him strumming his guitar.

Testimonials

Please what people have said about us.

• "Just to say many thanks for the Holistic Harmonies Training you delievered at Redhill Probation Centre. The women who attended thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and not only did it give them the opportunity to gain a qualification in holistic therapies, but it has also helped them to develop healthy stress management techniques that they can apply to their day to day lives. We appreciate the time both yourself & Kat gave to the group and are hopeful that you will be able to return to us again in the future."
  

  Leah Greenwood Substance Treatment Officer,
  Redhill Probation Centre Surrey & Sussex Probation Trust




• "I wanted to thank you all for your contribution to a very successful staff event last week and to confirm that we received a lot of positive feedback from those who attended. Kind regards,Lynnete"
  

  Lynne Thorburn Health & Safety Adviser
  Legal, HR & Regulatory Services




• "I approached Shirley last year as I had heard her name mentioned as part of Mental Health Week which is held each year in Epsom. I was interested in getting Shirley in to talk to my Healthy Lifestyles group so that my clients (adults with mental health problems) could learn a bit about alternative therapies. The event went very well, and following it’s success, it was thought that clients could benefit from actually learning skills such as Indian Head Massage and Reiki. The word was put out and within weeks 8 clients were ready and willing to start. They all seemed to benefit from the course and it seemed that solid learning and good fun occurred on all counts!
  I want to thank Shirley particularly, for giving our clients the chance to learn a new skills and boost their confidence – it’s been a win-win for everyone involved!"
  

  Sneha Baljekar STR Worker
  Epsom, Ewell and Banstead PCMHT




• “I first met Shirley over 5 years ago when I was looking for a provider of complementary therapies for our wellbeing days. Shirley and her wonderful team have since been an integral part of our days, with over 300 women based across Surrey, enjoying relaxing and pampering treatments from Shirley and her wonderful team of therapists.
  “Apart from helping women feel a bit special about themselves, real health benefits are seen: blood pressure reduces, anxiety levels diminish and a sense of self esteem and worth returns. Whilst we provide other activities, it is the therapies that women always put at the top of their list when giving feedback.
  “So many thanks to Shirley and team – you have helped make a lot of vulnerable women feel that little bit special.”

  Megan Aspel, Director
  Let’s Link (mental health charity)