The Attic Spa

Amanda Baldwin RGN, INP has over 28 years experience in clinical nursing primarily spent as an operating theatre sister in the NHS in disciplines such as upper gastro-intestinal and colorectal surgery, and has gained additional qualifications in Anaesthetics and teaching and assessing in clinical practice.

Amanda trained in the use of [Treatment name removed] ([Treatment name removed]®) and Dermal Fillers in 2007 with Dr Xavier Goodarzian at the HB Clinic in Harley Street, London. Since qualifying Amanda has gone on to do numerous advanced training courses in this field of practice to enhance her expertise in chemical skin peels, dermatology and advanced [Treatment name removed]® procedures including the treatment of hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating).Keeping in line with legislation changes, Amanda successfully completed the Independent Nurse Prescribing programme at de-Montfort University, Leicester in April 2009 and is now registered as an Independent nurse Prescriber (INP).

Not content with sticking with the status-quo, she continuously strives to update her skills and personal professional development to enable her to deliver safe and effective treatments to her clients, who return to her time after time.

Amanda will never be offended if asked to provide evidence of her qualifications and in fact actively encourages her prospective clients to do so when seeking treatments.

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Amanda is also a member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) and the British Association of Nurse Prescribers (BANP).

In 2010 Amanda successfully completed her Colonic Hydrotherapy training with the highly accredited Galina Imrie at the Chi Centre in Berkshire. Her vast experience in colorectal surgery has given her a sound knowledge to deliver safe therapies to her clients, and maintains a good liaison with NHS colorectal services in the area.

Katie Cook has over 20 years experience in the beauty industry and is a qualified beauty therapist and nail technician having started her career with Clarins as a skincare specialist.

Katie specialises in the following treatments ...

GUAM body treatments and wraps

Shellac and Minx nails

Waxing

To further her career Katie joined the Attic Spa in late 2011 and is currently enhancing her training in Swedish Body Massage.

In addition, Katie has extended her treatment portfolio having attended extensive training with Guam to deliver their unique seaweed beauty products for facials and body treatments and wraps.

Alison Carr is the Attic Spas holistic therapist registered with the VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust ).

Alison trained and gained many qualifications in massage and holistic therapy in 2005. Since then she has gained extensive experience in this area of practice having attended numerous courses throughout the UK.

Alison specialises in the following treatments ...

GUAM body treatments and wraps

Massage - including the popular Lava Shells

* Alison is currently studying ante-natal massage technique

Reflexology

Aromatherapy

Alison provides a range of therapies including Swedish, Lava Shell, Hot Stones, Indian Head and Ayurvedic Facial Massages plus Reflexology, Ear Candling, Guam Facials and Wraps – all of which are suitable for both male and female clients .