About Tessa

Having experienced childhood trauma I have been led down a beautiful path of healing & coming home to myself. I’ve been lucky enough to have worked with some incredible healers & mentors and have found a deep sense of inner strength and empowerment. Healing happens in spirals, not straight lines, and I’ve been committed to the spiral path for over 15 years. It’s a life’s work and a beautiful journey to take. 

These experiences led me to explore:

Energy Medicine / Somatics & Embodiment / Life Coaching / Compassionate Inquiry / Acupuncture / Taoism / Ayurveda / Bodywork / Trauma / Nervous System Regulation / Ancestral Healing / Emotional Alchemy / Group Facilitation

I also spent over 8 years working closely with an Irish healer in the realms of energy, somatics & ancestral healing which is the basis of my knowledge of emotional healing & liberation.

I weave all this knowledge into grounded, heart centred healing work that honours your story and your sovereignty. I’m passionate about guiding you back to your body so you can experience a deeper understanding of your own path & wisdom. 

As well as my work as a practitioner I have lead large multidisciplinary teams in creating globally recognised experiences in the realm of health, healing & transformation. Some of the brands & business I’ve worked for include Dr. Gabor Mate, Kaylo, triyoga, HSBC, Facebook & Apple. This work means I bring the highest standards and experience to everything I offer.

Qualifications & Training

BSc Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Current Training

Compassionate Inquiry, Dr. Gabor Mate, Current Training

Somatics & Energy Medicine Mentorship, Mairead Heagney, Medicine Woman | 2018 - 2025

Circle & Group Facilitation, Global Sisterhood | 2022

Advanced Certificate in Coaching Practice, Mindful Talent | 2021

Level 4 Diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy, Bristol College of Massage & Bodywork | 2017

Reiki Level One, Two & Master, Reiki Academy London | 2015 - 2017

Relevant Work Experience

Freelance Practitioner, Self Employed, 2015 - Present

My offering has evolved over the last 11 years from offering 1:1 Reiki & Bodywork to now working on a much deeper therapeutic level offering 1:1 Somatic Energy Healing & Coaching as well as group workshops & retreats. See my offerings page for more information.

Surf Alchemy, Self Employed & Rebelle Surf, 2024

Teamed up with Rebelle Surf to create & facilitate Surf Alchemy, a female only surf & empowerment retreat. We were thrilled to have it featured in Conde Nast Travelers top female surf retreats in the world.

Head of Wellbeing & Events, Kaylo, London | July 2021 – March 2024

  • Designed and directed online courses and live training blending somatic healing, experiential learning, trauma education, and whole-health principles.

  • Ceated and led the Kaylo Whole Health Approach, building a foundational educational methodology centred on mind-body-energy integration.

  • Produced the Whole Health Approach course featuring Dr. Gabor Maté

  • Developed practitioner training frameworks including facilitation guidelines, trauma-aware standards, and teaching protocols.

  • Mentored and onboarded 100+ interdisciplinary practitioners

  • Co created and facilitated healing workshops, circles, and embodied experiences

  • Co created & facilitated high end retreats and festival experiences including a full scale festival schedule for over 3000 people at Soul Circus & Russel Brands Community Festival.

Group Therapy Department Manager & Practitioner, triyoga, London | May 2019 – July 2021

  • Managed a team of over 200 multidisciplinary practitioners across five large studios.

  • Curated & co facilitated regular in studio retreats, workshops & events

  • Led the organisation’s full transition to online treatments during COVID-1.

  • Designed and implemented corporate wellbeing workshops for brands such as HSBC, Apple & Facebook.

  • Worked as an in-house practitioner, offering massage therapy & energy healing sessions.

Treatment Department Manager, Soul & Surf, Sri Lanka | Oct 2017 – May 2019

  • Treatment department management, co retreat facilitation, offered up to 15 treatments pw.

Prior to this I worked in the fashion industry for businesses such as The British Fashion Council, London Fashion Week & Jacket Required.