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A very big thank you to Ayako Tomita from International Spa Medical Institute , a leading holistic therapy training school in Toyko, for nominating Takiko Ando and myself for our work with Cocoro Charity as ‘Person of the Year 2012′ in the prestigious BBA (British Business Awards) held in Toyko in November 2012 and organised by [...]

FHT CPD Seminar in Taunton This lively, interactive seminar is an ideal introduction to the rewards, challenges and special considerations of working with people with life-limiting conditions. The day will offer useful insights and case studies and provide helpful resources for those wishing to pursue this valuable field of work. Date: Saturday 3rd November 2012 Pre-requisites: [...]

Is it a good idea to revisit happy childhood holiday haunts? I thought so.  However, my family were not most impressed by a four day stay in Hunstanton on the Norfolk coast which came with the added extra of four seasons weather. But to be honest, just looking through the photos I am beginning to [...]

Cocoro (the Japanese word for mind) is a Japanese charity set up by Takiko Ando to offer mental health care and support to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan (March 2011) by providing 15 minute aromatherapy and massage treatments. Cocoro was set up with the invaluable advice of REST UK, a charity the provides on-site chair massages [...]