Bodyharmonics practising Tui Na, Thai massage, Indonesian massage,
acupuncture and Oriental bodywork
Trevor Mercati
Trevor teaches on all the courses. He has worked for the British
Council in Africa and the Far East as a Science Education advisor.
He holds a BSc ( Hons ) and a post graduate teaching Diploma. He
has studied Tui Na and Acupuncture in China and holds a Certificate
of Acupuncture (Xian College of TCM). He has also studied extensively
in Thailand and Indonesia.
Graham Mercati
Graham has received his training from Maria. He has also studied
extensively in Thailand and Indonesia.
He is now a principle teacher at the BODYHARMONICS Centre specialising
in teaching the practical skills of Oriental Bodywork and diagnostics
in treating a wide range of conditions. He also teaches Anatomy
and Physiology. He holds a recognised teaching qualification.
Graham also worked for half a year at the exclusive Caribbean island
resort of Parrot Cay doing Oriental bodywork - a fusion of Tui Na,
Indonesian and Thai massage where he treated many famous people
and stars.
Craig Thorn
Craig has taken over from Graham and teaches Anatomy & Physiology
on all the courses. Craig has a BSc (Hons) in Biology from Bristol
University - 1988 and a PCGE from Greenwich University - 1995. He
was born in Hong Kong and studied and taught in Taiwan. He has also
studied Shiatsu for 3 years at the London College of Shaitsu. He became
involved with massage after learning Tai Chi in 1993. Craig is qualified
in Tui Na and Acupuncture and has received his training from Maria
& Graham Mercati at the Bodyharmonics Centre.
 Peter
Packard
Peter has taken over from Graham and will be teaching the practical
on the Thai Massage course. Peter is qualified in Tui Na (2002) Acupuncture
(2003) and Thai Massage (2001) and has received his training from
Maria & Graham Mercati at the Bodyharmonics Centre. Peter is passionate
about Thai Massage and has been to Thailand several times to further
his knowledge.
Danella Mercati
After qualifying at the Guildford School of Acting, Danella, who
is Graham's twin sister, trained with Maria. She now treats patients
at BODYHARMONICS Centre. She also teaches drama, singing and piano.
Before travelling the world, she worked at the exclusive Caribbean
island resort of Parrot Cay doing Oriental bodywork - a fusion of
Tui Na, Indonesian and Thai massage.
'Not many people can say they've had their hands on a Hollywood
star'
Danella thought Paul was the nicest of the guests
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See article below on Danella.
Pressing away the pain Limited Edition magazine - Sept 2001
'Suffering with a neck and back injury caused by a rogue backhand
while playing tennis...it was not a case of the pain simply disappearing
but I did notice it subside and it was no longer the constant pain
it had been for the previous three weeks'.
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to read more.
Gisela Mercati
After completing her postgraduate course in Drama, Gisela trained
with Maria. She worked for three years at the Hale Clinic and five
years at Champneys in Piccadilly - London. She has also studied
Ayurvedic massage in India, Thai massage in Thailand, and Indonesian
massage in Java. She now lives in Cheltenham where she treats at
the Bodyharmonics practice.
Articles:
Daily Telegraph - Fending off Februarys' ills
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to read more
Tatler magazine -'Favourite treatment of celebrities' - Lisa l'anson
Gina Mercati
After completing her MA in music, Gina started her training with
Maria. She has studied Tui Na for both adults and children and acupuncture
in China and Thai massage in Thailand. She worked for four years
at both the Hale Clinic and Chelsea Harbour Club. She too has moved
back to Cheltenham and treats patients at the Bodyharmonics Centre.
Articles:
VOGUE May 2000 - Treatment of the Month - BODYHARMONICS MASSAGE
'HER HANDS
WORKED LIKE LIGHTNING, REMOVING QI BLOCKAGES'
Tatler magazine - 'Favourite treatment of celebrities' - Lorna Wing
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