More about Nicola Kent BA, ITEC, RCST, MIPTI

"To heal is to touch with love that which we have previously touched with fear" (Stephen Levine)

My own search for healing, self-awareness and freedom led me to experience the power of touch, in the form of healing and massage. I was so inspired by their positive and transformative effect on my physical, emotional and spiritual health that I changed career and have dedicated my life work to understand the deep connection between mind and body, and ability we all have to become our own healer. By listening to the wisdom of the body, the root cause of symptoms reveal themselves, thus allowing for they system to reset itself and health to more fully expressed.

I have worked professionally as a therapist for over 24 years, and during that time have developed a unique style of healing, which is deeply transformative and interweaves all that I have learnt and integrated within myself. I have trained in Healing, Craniosacral Therapy, Yoga and Jin Shin Jyutsu (see more detail below), and have found that these more subtle approaches facilitate a deep positive change.

I have a deep understanding and respect for the body, mind and spirit, and their interconnection, and offer healing and intuitive touch in a supportive and safe environment. My treatments are integrative and are adapted for each client, to help them utilise their own healing capacity more deeply. 

I specialise in supporting those with chronic health conditions as well as those suffering from emotional trauma, such as loss, anxiety, PTSD etc. 

I am fully qualified, insured and supervised in my work and continue to participate in courses to update and refine my skills.

My passion for meditation and yoga helps me to sustain the peace and freedom I have discovered along my journey.

Other passions include being in nature, animals, sustainable living, open water swimming and devotional singing.

How you can work with me today

I currently practice in Smallford, St. Albans and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire.

I run a low-cost clinic in Smallford for people requiring longer term support and who are on low incomes.

I teach Yoga and Yoga Nidra regularly at Nuffield Health Clubs in Hertfordshire and Uxbridge, and run classes for small groups as well as private tuition for those who would like to work more deeply.

Previous experience

Nicola worked with Goldster from 2021-2023, teaching yoga on Zoom, supporting older people to maintain and improve their physical and mental health.

She worked at the Healthy Living Centre, London, practicing Craniosacral therapy at a low-cost clinic specialising in ME / Chronic Fatigue.

She also worked at the 7th July Assistance Centre, helping those involved in the terrorist attacks in London.

Training and continuing professional development

Nicola completed her Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy course with CTET in 2005, and has since completed specialist training in Trauma skills with Franklin Sills and Peter Levine, and worked with Hugh Milne, a leading practitioner of visionary Craniosacral.

Nicola trained as a Jin Shin Juytsu practitioner in 2018, and has attended regular trainings to keep her skills updated and current.

Nicola has completed 500 hours of yoga training: completing her 200 hour training with Yogacampus in 2012 and then going on to do 300 hours advanced training with ISHTA in 2013.  She also taught regularly  on both the 200 and 300 hour ISHTA teacher training courses in London.

She has also trained in Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga and other therapeutic forms of yoga. In her own practice, she is inspired by holistic approaches, especially Scaravelli, and has worked regularly with John Stirk and Gary Carter.

Nicola is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue and Acupressure Massage.

She has studied and trained in Spiritual and Shamanic healing and continues to seek inspiration from her spiritual teachers, as well as developing her inner guidance.