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Meet The Team
Anna Georghiou (Founder)
Anna is a fellow of the Federation of Holistic Therapists member of the Association of Reflexologists, The BCMA and the Healer Foundation. She has a BA in Psychology & Philosophy and a Masters in Fine Art and is a practising painter and musician. "I practice Reflexology, Aromatherapy , Indian head massage and beautiful Reiki. I look after the online side of what we do at OCWFA . I am really happy with the success of our project and the support it receives from our local community, friends and the Lottery Community Fund.
Eve Oliveira (Founding Member)
Hi, I’m Eve Oliveira. I’m a Yoga and Pilates Instructor as well as a practitioner and a tutor of complementary therapies. I believe in the power of touch to help balance, energise and soothe the body and the mind. I have been studying and practising Reflexology, different types of massage and Reiki for the last 20 years and am passionate about helping improve the health of my community members, in Okehampton, Devon.
Christine Star supports OCWFA behind the scenes and shares her knowlege and experience through her workshops.
Christine started her vocational journey as a nurse in Germany, after working as a Social worker, mainly in the field of youth work and extensive holiday programs.
During this time her interest for Astrology, Tarot, Crystal and Reiki intensified and she gained qualifications.
She knew that this was the work she really wanted to do.
Moving from Germany to England she gained a Diploma in Massage and Aromatherapy and founded her Holistic Therapy Centre, her own Westar School, where she taught for many years.
Today Christine is an honorary member of the British Complementary Therapy Association (BCMA) and a school standards examiner for the organisation.
Phil Bird MA Supports OCWFA behind the scenes and shares his knowledge and experience through his support, guidance and creative workshops.
Phil is a voluntary Creative advisor for Okehampton Well Being for All. And can offer a variety of creative activities for our service users. He has also worked as a Field officer for Southern Artlink a charity ,bringing the arts to marginalised people in a variety of settings.
Phil Has an M.A. in Fine Arts from Goldsmiths College and is a Professional Painter and independent Songwriter/Musician with over 30 years experience. Exhibiting his paintings Internationally and performing at music festivals and arts centre venues both in Britain and Europe, Including Glastonbury Festival and Riba Roja de ebre Eco Arts Festival in Catalonia.
Phil has produced 6 CDs of his original work, including CDs Working with Anna as ‘Troubadours Garden’.
Phil has worked extensively on Degree and Post degree courses and Led foundation Arts programmes both in Uk and Cyprus,.He has received major ArtsCouncil funding for Artists residencies in many Schools and colleges.
Phils role as lead facilitator in Creative and performing arts projects and workshops,has often seen him working with other creative professionals, writers dancers and drama specialists.to make Creativity available to communities who might not often have acsess’
Phil and Holistic Therapist, Painter and Musician Anna Georghiou, currently offer workshops in their innovative project ‘Rich in other Senses’, which explores how Complementary Therapies and creative arts can combine to facilitate powerful, meaningful ,fun and immersive experiences for people as a pathway towards well being.