The Team
Tracey Alletson MMSM (Dip RM, Stress, Aroma) MGPBT
Tracey worked in HR for many years before becoming disillusioned with corporate life. She completed her initial massage training at the prestigious Midlands School of Massage in Nottingham, and has since supplemented her training at many other excellent institutions throughout the country. Her holistic passions are medical massage for the treatment of pain, and stress management. Tracey shares her life with Richard, Sticky and Lump, two of whom are cats.
Emma Holden ITEC, VTCT, MGPBT
Emma qualifed from the Central College of Health and Beauty in 2005 at the top of her class. She has since gained experience at various salons throughout Nottingham before being lured away to join Real Retreat. She has a particular love of waxing (!) because it gives instant results. Her other passions are skincare and nail enhancements. And she also gives a dribble-inducing massage.
Caroline Meadows
Following a strong family tradition, Caroline qualified as a holistic therapist in 2001, after a soul searching trip to East Asia and Australia. Caroline now practices reflexology, massage and aromatherapy, combining therapies to provide a personalised and appropriate treatment. More recently, Caroline has specialised in pregnancy massage, which she loves.
Ruth Taylor
Ruth qualified as a Reflexologist in 2000, having studied at the excellent School of Precision Reflexology in Devon. Having taken a break to raise her family, Ruth has returned to practice refreshed and with renewed vigour. Ruth has also recently rediscovered yoga and may decide to teach it in the future – once she can fold herself in half and place her forehead on the floor!
Hilda Harvey
Hilda is a registered nurse, and is highly qualified in advanced massage techniques, having trained at the prestigious Northern Institute of Massage, with Tracey at Jing Advanced Massage in Brighton, and latterly with James Waslaski and Dan Putman, international teachers from the United States. Hilda is also a highly skilled and experienced furniture maker.
Hilda brings additional and complementary skills to the Real Retreat team, offering treatment with a multidisciplinary approach using different techniques learned from various sources. These include functional assessment, myofascial release (MFR), neuromuscular therapy (NMT), scar tissue mobilisation, advanced stretching, and soft tissue release (STR). The combination of techniques will lead to freedom of movement and release from pain. Myofascial Release (MFR) can also be applied in cases of Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and ME, where other massage techniques are not suitable. Hilda is also trained in Hot Stone Fusion and Amma Fusion, two advanced techniques which add greatly to her skillset.
Beverley Jackson
Beverley brings with her a range of skills in her field. Bev currently teaches Holistic Therapies for New College Nottingham, primarily in the community, but also at Clarendon College. She also works on a Sensory Panel at Boots, developing new products for their retail stores. She is married with two nearly grown-up children.
Beverly offers massage, with or without aromatherapy, Gentle Touch Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Hopi Ear Candles.