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We are a team of experienced and dedicated practitioners who also teach, research, monitor treatment standards, write for magazines and present TV programmes. When you become our client, we will do our absolute best to make sure we help you you achieve your health goals.
Galina Imrie (Founder of Wellbeing Now)
Credentials:
MA Ed; Dip Sports Therapy; Dip Irid.; Colon Hydrotherapist; founder of the International Register of Integrative Colon Therapists and Trainers (RICTAT); Principal of the Chi Centre for Practical Detoxification; Accredited member of the Complementary Medical Association.
Founder and Owner of Wellbeing Now; Director of Aqua-Clinic Ltd and equipment developer; Author of “Always Look After Number Two!”, journalist and public speaker.
Therapies practiced: Colon Hydrotherapy; Nutritional Advice; Facial Diagnosis; Iridology; Lifestyle management; Injury Management; Bloodworks (Live Blood View); Massage; Body Wraps; Microdermabrasion and Glycolic Peels; Preventative health screening.
Personal Statement: “Health resides in the balance of mind, body and soul. I believe that people in the 21st century can and should take responsibility for their own health. Everyone has the choice to stay young and healthy longer than the previous generation. My strength is in helping those who want to help themselves”.
About Galina Imrie
After graduating from the University in 1981 as a major in French, English and Educational Psychology, Galina worked for educational television writing and presenting programmes, travelled and worked as a journalist before settling in the UK in 1989 to pursue a career as a BBC journalist followed by work in the City. In late 1990s Galina took a career break to do a full-time course of Sports Therapy, Sports Nutrition and Fitness Studies at Reading College of Art and Design (now Thames Valley University), followed by a course in Iridology and a course in Nutrition.
Galina had been initially trained in Colonic Hydrotherapy in 2003 at the National College of Holistic Medicine by Dr. Milo Siewert - the founder of the Association of Colonic Hydrotherapy Practitioners. This was followed by a course in Advanced Colon Hydrotherapy Training in the European School of Colon Hydrotherapy.
Galina is founder and Principal of the Chi Centre for Practical Detoxification, an Aqua-Clinic Training College and RICTAT-accredited training school.
Galina's book "Always Look After Number Two! Discover the Secrets of Colonic Irrigation, Perfect Bowel Movements and Digestive Health" published in March 2006 and in July 2008 by Fotherby Press, has instantly become popular both among practitioners and the general public.
Galina’s interests include researching brain-gut connection, longevity of body and mind, travelling, product design for therapists and creating mosaic art.
Shoela Detsios, Naturopath
Shoela Detsios BSc, N.D. is a leading Naturopathic Consultant, who has been promoting natural medicine for over twenty years. Her initial interest in the human health and disease lead her to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree. Desiring a rewarding career in the complementary healthcare, Shoela began her journey within the field of Naturopathy. Naturopaths ask clients a series of investigative questions and combine
nutrition, homeopathy and herbal medicine to manage a clients’ health status and expectations.
Her initial training lead to completion of Diplomas of Advanced Naturopathy, Botanical Medicine, Homoeopath, and Massage Therapy. Further experience was gained by working with leading Australian Naturopaths, Herbalist and Homoeopaths. Integrating her learning experience into the clinic setting was instrumental in developing a number of international clinics.
Shoela trained as Colon Hydrotherapists in 2004 in Wellbeing Now, and has been practicing in Wellbeing Now as naturopath, nutritionist and colonic therapist since then. She has been instrumental in setting up the Chi Centre for Practical Detoxification in Wellbeing Now and has taught Colon Hydrotherapy, Foundations of Bodywork and Naturopathic Health Analysis with Galina Imrie since 2005.
She has been consulted for role as trainer and educator within the complementary field and has been instrumental for the development of National Occupation and Safety Guidelines within U.K Naturopathic Industry. Shoela’s wealth of knowledge provides opportunities to develop products and educate future health professionals. Currently, she balances her time working with a number of educational providers of undergraduate and post graduate levels, private practice with individual clients, and developing and delivering seminars for continual professional development within the British Natural Healthcare industry.
Some of Shoela's areas of expertise are:
- Digestive Imbalances: Bloating, Constipation, IBS, Food Intolerances
- Preventive Health Care
- Female Hormonal Imbalances: Menopause, PMT, Fibroids, PCOS
- Fertility Support: Male and Female
- Skin Conditions
- Stress Management
- Weight Management
Within the consultation process, she draws upon her wealth of knowledge, unique practical skills, empathic approach, and a great sense of humour – a winning combination. She has a passion to help people achieve their own health goals and empower people with knowledge.
Shoela's Credentials: BSc, Dip Adv Nat, Dip Bot Med, Dip Hom, Dip Mass, PGCE (Educ), member of the International Register of Integrative Colon Therapists and Trainers (RICTAT).
Naturopath, Herbalist, Massage Therapist, Colon Hydrotherapist, Educator
Personal Statement: "If nothing ever changed there would be no butterflies"
Marti McDaniel 
Therapies Practiced: Medical aesthetic Nurse with experience in facial rejuvenation ranging from advanced skincare, salt microdermabrasion, chemical peels, dermal fillers, wrinkle rejuvenation, dermal rollers, and various laser therapies; Colon hydrotherapy. Marti believes in a more natural look with a subtle approach is best.
With a background as a licensed theatre nurse(30 years), Marti came to the UK in 1990 to work with a plastic surgeon in Knightsbridge London. She has also worked with other plastic surgeons and dermatologists in the UK, Europe, and a top dermatologist from NY. This helped to expand her vast knowledge of plastic surgery, skincare, lasers and dermalfillers. Marti is constantly checking out new advances in the field of Aesthetic Medicine.
Due to some of her own health challenges in the past, Marti developed an increased interest in nutrition and alternative medicine practices. With her background in Nursing, Marti knew there was a big link between proper nutrition and how it affects the body inside and out. Marti started exploring the alternative practice field of health care. Marti's introduction to Galina and Steve Imrie 6 years ago lead her to explore the world of colonic hydrotherapy and how its approach affects the wellbeing of the body.
Marti is a founding member of the Aesthetic Nurse Forum responsible for setting and managing standards for the Royal College of Nursing. She is a Chi Centre graduate and member of the International Register of Integrative Colon Therapists and Trainers (RICTAT).
Teresa Doherty
Therapies practiced : Nutritional Therapy; Colon Hydrotherapy; Sports Nutrition; Body Massage; Sports Massage; Various Beauty Treatments; Pilates; Gym/Fitness Classes 
Teresa has gained over 16 years experience in the health and fitness industry working as a freelance nutritional and colonic therapist, pilates and fitness instructor. She is an enthusiastic promoter of health, fitness and therapy and has witnessed how client’s lives are transformed through a healthy dietary, exercise, lifestyle and detoxification plans. Her approach is to provide support and education to help her clients enhance their health and vitality.
In addition to clinical practice, Teresa has been involved in the education of Nutritional Advisors, Pilates and Fitness Instructors, Sports and Holistic Therapists. She has worked as a lecturer and assessor for educational providers and private companies for over 15 years,
Teresa specialises in finding and addressing the real causes of poor health and disease and helping people re-programme themselves to achieve their health goals.
Her specialist areas of expertise are:
weight management
low energy levels
frequent colds and infections
menstrual problems and the PMT
digestive problems
osteoporosis and arthritis
infertility and others.
Teresa is a Chi Centre graduate and member of the International Register of Integrative Colon Therapists and Trainers (RICTAT).
Steve Imrie
Steve was born in Edinburgh. He went to George Heriot’s school, where he got the bug for theatre production from his English teacher. By the time he finished school he was already working as a lighting technician and designer for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
After going to engineering college Steve returned to working in professional theatre mainly in his home town, but also in other Scottish venues and on tours. Having never settled into a daytime job, Steve soon became chief electrician of Edinburgh Playhouse, one of Europe’s top Rock-n-Roll and theatre touring venues, where he met Galina in 1991. Galina was, at the time, in charge of Language Support for the Edinburgh Festival.
They both moved to England where Steve continued working as a technical manager for one of London's theatres.
After taking time out to go with Galina on a foreign posting, Steve decided to change direction and developed a very successful business working as a maintenance engineer.
In 2002, when Steve and Galina bought the the shell of “Wellbeing Now”, Steve single-handedly managed the complete re-build of the place.
Steve has stayed in the business ever since, managing the Wellbeing Now practice, the Chi Centre and Aqua-Clinic Ltd.
Having been around colon therapy practitioners for so many years, Steve has now designed and trademarked Aqua-Clinic, a new colon hydrotherapy instrument.
The Centre Facilities
The colonic room
The study area
The tea and kitchen area