NICOLA HARRISON
Summary
Experienced Holistic Health Therapist & Coach with a wealth of integrative experience. Skilled in empowering clients through Therapeutic techniques and client-centred coaching to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes and well-being. Committed to combining researched nutrition, lifestyle and fitness strategies with traditional principles to drive positive health transformations. Focused Holistic Health practitioner with impressive track record in collaborative, multi-dimensional teamwork within clinic and community environments. Adept at bespoke project planning and managing multiple accounts at once. Dedicated to improving company sales goals and meeting business objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Holistic Therapist & Health Coach
Spa Elite & Self-Employed
2022.06 - Current
- Actively gaining advanced experience in Health Coaching, with a focus on Rehabilitation Pilates and Holistic Health & Nutrition, as a student
- Gaining expertise in guiding clients through individualised health and wellness plans for sustainable wellness. Integrating holistic principles with current researched best practice with mindsets, lifestyle pillars, nutrition and fitness strategies to achieve sustainable results and quality of wellbeing.
- Empowering individuals with a client-centred approach to empower individuals in achieving their health goals, fostering long-term lifestyle changes through education & support
- Provide ongoing coaching & mentoring, helping clients navigate challenges, set realistic goals, and maintain accountability in their health journey
- Managed treatment schedules, ensuring personalized care & exceptional time management
- Delivered outstanding Therapeutic & Holistic experiences & Journeys
- Enhanced client satisfaction and increased retail sales through tailored aftercare and personalized wellness recommendations, fostering a loyal client base
- Maintained detailed records, monitored client progress, and adapted techniques for optimal results
- Offered individualized wellness tips
- Ensured a pristine spa environment while delivering holistic treatments.
Holistic Therapist & Wellness Coach
Self-Employed, Southwest
2016.01 - Current
- Provided bespoke holistic treatments and remedial therapy, along with personalized wellness coaching
- Organized and facilitated workshops and retreats for both private and corporate clients, including conferences and events
- Delivered tailored functional rehabilitation massage therapy and wellness coaching to enhance the well-being of patients and their families
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and continuous care
- Monitored patient wellness, offering after-care advice and recommending appropriate products and treatments.
Bodywork & Rehabilitation Therapist
Revive & Thrive, Bristol & Bath, Bristol City
2018.07 - 2022.07
- Delivered personalized bodywork and rehabilitation therapies, enhancing client satisfaction through excellent customer service
- Conducted assessments and wrote detailed reports on client biomechanics, treatment focus, and progress
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective treatment plans
- Mentored by a lead chiropractor, refining skills in communication, assessment, and client care
- Provided holistic treatment approaches, combining experience as a qualified practitioner with years of hands-on expertise.
Physiotherapy Assistant
Emerson's Green Care, Bristol, Bristol City
2018.07 - 2019.01
- Managed pre-operative assessment clinics, ensuring effective patient management and risk analysis
- Assisted in developing and implementing physiotherapy treatment plans, assessing patients' fitness for surgery
- Worked closely with Senior Physiotherapists and a multidisciplinary team to support robust assessment and discharge processes
- Provided mobility education, aids, and encouragement to patients, collaborating on therapy data analysis
- Applied massage therapy techniques to help patients improve mobility and alleviate pain.
Educational Support Worker
SGS College, Bristol, Bristol City
2013.09 - 2016.01
- Provided 1-1 educational and personal support to enhance students' well-being, performance, and success
- Collaborated across departments, including Sports and Health & Social Care, to deliver comprehensive support
- Empowered students through personalized and group activities, promoting independence, inclusion,, collaboration for developmental growth.
- Monitored and adjusted care plans to meet students' evolving health and well-being needs.
- Supported students' social, physical, and emotional integration into the College community, fostering overall development.
Health Care Assistant/Support Worker
Care Dynamics, Bournemouth
2011.03 - 2013.09
- Provided care and support to individuals with various disabilities and challenges, enhancing their well-being and healthcare
- Managed large mental health wards, including dementia care, and handled emergency and end-of-life care situations
- Gained extensive experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, challenging behaviours, and secondary mental health issues
- Delivered personal care, administered medication, and provided spiritual and emotional support
- Monitored and reported changes in patients' physical and mental health, ensuring timely intervention by senior carers.
Education
Nutrition for Health & Wellbeing - Nutrition & Integrative Wellbeing
The School of Health & Social Care
London 2024.06 -
Nutrition for Health & Wellbeing - Nutrition & Integrative Wellbeing
The Skills Network
London/Online 2024.06 -
Clinical Rehabilitation Pilates - Clinical Bodywork Pilates Therapy
Association of Physio & Pilates Institute
London 2020.05 - 2021.09
Pastoral Faith Foundations For Life, & Wellbeing - Pastoral Faith Foundations For Life, & Wellbeing
Release Academy
Bristol 2019.09 - 2020.05
Foundation in Psychology, Sociology for Health - Psychology, Biology & Sociology
College of Harlech
Gwynned, North Wales 2008.09 -
Applied Rehabilitation Therapies - Integrative
Bournemouth University
Poole 2009.09 - 2012.09
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Sports Massage
Active IQ Premier Global
Bristol 2016.06 - 2017.06
Pregnancy Massage - Massage Therapy
Gateway- The Training School for Healing Massage
Somerset 2018.01 - 2018.01
General Certificates of Secondary Education - English, History, Art, Food Technology, Literature
Churchill Community School
North Somerset, UK 1996.09 - 1998.09
Skills
- Clinical & Therapeutic Skills
- Holistic Health Coaching
- Bespoke Health & Wellness Plans
- Accountability & Goal Setting
- Physiotherapy Assistant
- Massage Therapy Techniques
- Functional Rehabilitation
- Strong Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Strong Clinical & Holistic Experience
- Confidentiality & Privacy
- Therapeutic Communication
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Motivational & Behaviour Change Skills
Certification
FHT- Federation of Holistic Therapists
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nutrition for Health & Wellbeing - Nutrition & Integrative Wellbeing
The School of Health & Social Care
2024.06 -
Nutrition for Health & Wellbeing - Nutrition & Integrative Wellbeing
The Skills Network
2024.06 -
Holistic Therapist & Health Coach
Spa Elite & Self-Employed
2022.06 - Current
Clinical Rehabilitation Pilates - Clinical Bodywork Pilates Therapy
Association of Physio & Pilates Institute
2020.05 - 2021.09
Pastoral Faith Foundations For Life, & Wellbeing - Pastoral Faith Foundations For Life, & Wellbeing
Release Academy
2019.09 - 2020.05
Bodywork & Rehabilitation Therapist
Revive & Thrive, Bristol & Bath, Bristol City
2018.07 - 2022.07
Physiotherapy Assistant
Emerson's Green Care, Bristol, Bristol City
2018.07 - 2019.01
Pregnancy Massage - Massage Therapy
Gateway- The Training School for Healing Massage
2018.01 - 2018.01
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Sports Massage
Active IQ Premier Global
2016.06 - 2017.06
Holistic Therapist & Wellness Coach
Self-Employed, Southwest
2016.01 - Current
Educational Support Worker
SGS College, Bristol, Bristol City
2013.09 - 2016.01
Health Care Assistant/Support Worker
Care Dynamics, Bournemouth
2011.03 - 2013.09
Applied Rehabilitation Therapies - Integrative
Bournemouth University
2009.09 - 2012.09
Foundation in Psychology, Sociology for Health - Psychology, Biology & Sociology
College of Harlech
2008.09 -
General Certificates of Secondary Education - English, History, Art, Food Technology, Literature
Churchill Community School
1996.09 - 1998.09