Meet the Clinic Team

Melanie is an experienced Reflexologist and has spent three decades in the wellness industry. She specialises in supporting clients across three key areas of wellbeing: anxiety, stress and burnout; women’s lifelong health, and; pregnancy and the postnatal period.

Reflexology is an ancient, safe, natural, complementary therapy that is perfect for modern life. It involves applying pressure, stimulation and soothing techniques to specific reflex points on your feet and face to rebalance the corresponding organs, glands and areas of your body. Reflexology provides deep, active rest and triggers the parasympathetic nervous system which calms stress. There are many recognised benefits of reflexology, including its ability to: reduce stress; improve sleep; soothe the nerves; release feel-good, pain-relieving endorphins; improve the circulation; help your body heal; promote the elimination of toxins, and; boost your overall sense of wellbeing and vitality.

Melanie says: “I believe that rest is our super-power! When we are deeply relaxed, our body and mind function better, it’s that simple! I love helping people find balance, calm and positivity in their busy lives. I treat you as a whole person rather than see you as a list of ailments, and take time to listen to your unique needs, personalising each treatment and holding space for your self-care. You will find me non-judgemental, practical, reassuring and compassionate. I look forward to supporting you on your wellbeing journey!”

Alongside her practice at Falmouth Active Health, Melanie runs her business – Rebalance Wellbeing – facilitating wellness workshops for global organisations, providing one-to-one wellness coaching, and running group mindfulness sessions. Melanie is also a course educator for a Falmouth-based antenatal programme, and works as a women’s adventure holiday and retreat host.

Chloë Finch-Kent PhD is the Director of Falmouth Active Health Collective and is delighted to be part of the team, primarily offering Five Elements Acupuncture and Facial (Cosmetic) Acupuncture.

Chloë is fascinated by nature, and comes from an academic background, with a PhD in evolutionary developmental biology from the University of Cambridge. She is entranced by mind-body connections and lines in the body that channel our strengths and allow our minds and bodies to move freely.

These lines share parallels everywhere we look; developmental lines are reflected not only in ancient systems such as Chinese Medicine but also in more Western ways of looking at the body, such as neuro-myo-fascial meridians. Naturally, these wonderful interconnections provide ample sources of pain and trouble when not quite in balance, and Chloë loves to help you restore this balance, through acupuncture, soft tissue therapy and restorative practices.

As well as her passion for therapeutic work, Chloë offers facial acupuncture. This is an uplifting acupuncture treatment that works on deep levels to promote a sense of grounding and letting go, while specialist needle work provides a natural lift to the face and helps to fade wrinkles and lines.

Head over to Move Rest Be to find out more about how Chloë can help you resolve aches and pains, recover well from injuries and bring balance, flow and radiance into your mind and body!

Nikki is a health and nutrition coach based in Cornwall, helping people build healthier lives through simple, science-backed nutrition. She works with individuals, businesses and communities to deliver workshops, events and one-to-one coaching that make healthy living feel approachable, enjoyable and achievable.

Nikki’s story: “my own journey into nutrition began after years of work in the fast-paced fashion industry of New York City, where I paid little attention to my own health or wellbeing. Taking time out to travel the world gave me the space to rethink how I was living, sparking a passion for nutrition that has shaped the work I do today.”

Nikki is qualified in Professional Nutrition & Health Coaching with the International Institute of Nutritional Health. She is always learning from the latest research so she can share practical, evidence-based advice that genuinely makes a difference.

Head over to Nikki’s website or get in touch via her contact details here. Nikki would love for you to join her on your own journey to a healthier life!

Geoff coaches freelancers or those considering becoming self-employed. As a coach, counsellor and freelance writer for over 10 years, Geoff is a great listener who knows how to ask powerful questions to unstuck limiting beliefs, procrastination and overwhelm. He can help you get to the heart of what’s holding you back and find your own way to break free and move forwards with courage and confidence.

Head over to Geoff’s Reflektiv Coaching website to find out more about how Geoff works and hear what his clients have to say about him! You can get in touch with him via the contact options here or via his website. Time to build a business you love that fits with your life instead of consuming it…

Hayley offers IFS (Integrated Family Systems) Therapy, a creative and embodied form of talking therapy alongside powerful Breathwork practices. IFS and Breathwork, on their own or blended together, offer you a nurturing and grounded route towards holistic healing, deeper self-awareness and compassion.

Her inspiring and holistic approach may be supportive for you if you are living with anxiety or persistent stress, feeling burnt out or emotionally exhausted, navigating a period of change, loss or uncertainty, struggling to rest, sleep or switch off, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your emotions.

Explore Hayley’s website at Studio Klys or get in touch via any of the contact methods given here.

** FROM NOVEMBER 2026 **

Kate Wellbeing: Massage for relaxation and restoring – Helping you find balance

Kate says, “My treatments are all about finding ease, balance and space – a wonderful reset for the body and mind. I see lots of clients who are busy and juggling so much, it’s nice to be able to offer a quiet and peaceful space to take the time to rest, relax and restore, leaving the session feeling rejuvenated.”

Kate offers holistic deep tissue massage and restorative relaxation massage for nourishing the body – combining a fusion of techniques to ease aches and tension. At the end of the session leaving you with increased sense of wellbeing and a feeling of ​blissful relaxation.

Kate also offers Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage  – come and feel nurtured and supported during this special time. Massage during pregnancy can help relieve common aches and pains,  help you connect with each stage and take some time for you to relax as well. Postnatal massage allows you to rest deeply and helps the body recover after the birth.

​​Kate Trained with Jing Advanced Massage School in Brighton in 2018 and is insured to practise with Balens. She did further massage training with the School of Bodywork to add Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage to her skillset. Kate’s background is in Nursing, Nutrition, Health & Wellbeing, Social prescribing and charity work – she has a love for helping people to nourish and care for themselves, and feels so much can be achieved with good body work and massage and thoroughly enjoys supporting clients on their wellbeing journey.

Kate has a huge love for the sea, being on the beach, swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, walking the coastpath. Cornwall is an incredible place to live and work and she feels so lucky to have put roots down here.

Learn more about Kate’s offerings over at Kate Wellbeing or get in touch with her via the details given here.

​Client Feedback:

“I’m busy passing on your details as it was one of the best massages I’ve ever had, it was really special, thank you so much”

“Kate is absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend her. I have been suffering with a stiff neck and shoulders and her massage helped me immensely. The space is so calming and such a sanctuary, and Kate made me feel at ease and relaxed from start to finish! I left feeling AMAZING and cannot wait for my next appointment. Thank you Kate! “

“It was wonderful and such a calming experience. My posture feels better, and I can really feel a difference in my shoulders. Thank you so much!“

An enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist, Fran uses a combined approach of hands-on therapy, functional exercise and lifestyle adaptations in her treatments. Her practice is strongly evidence-based, with a focus on finding and treating the root cause of a problem, not just managing the symptoms.

Fran has a broad clinical background, which has given her the tools to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal issues in patients of all ages and physical abilities. She has a particular interest in the management of chronic pain and really enjoys guiding patients to better understand their pain and its drivers, so that they can take control and get back to doing the things they love.

Massage Therapist (BTEC Level 5)
Deep Tissue | Sports Massage | Therapeutic & Relaxing Massage | Pre & Post Natal Massage

In 2016 Laura completed her BTEC Level 5 in Sports and Remedial Massage with NLSSM, since then she has continued taking a number of trainings to add to her skill set and expand her knowledge of the body.

Laura enjoys working with a variety of clients, you don’t have to be training or into a sport to benefit from massage! Her massage treatments are a great way to ease tension, reduce pain, improve mobility and work with the nervous system to aid deep relaxation and leave you feeling better in your body.

Laura offers targeted massages, and uses a variety of techniques during her treatments including; deep tissue massage, soft tissue release, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and stretching.

Also a trained yoga teacher, having completed training in 2014 with Yogacampus, her understanding of movement means she has an intuitive sense of where you may be restricted and how a balanced approach of mobilising, strengthening and stretching can help to get you moving better. Laura tailors rehabilitation exercises and stretches to your needs, helping to maintain the benefits of your treatment longer term.

Counselling is a form of therapy based around talking. Rich offers person centred therapy which means that sessions are directed by you the client. It is exclusively your choice on what you bring to the session, what you want to talk about, and the goals you want to set. While Rich will not prescribe any action or life decision for you, he can help you to understand the issues you might be having, help you solve the problems that might be bothering you, and help you get to the place that you want to be, by listening to what you want to talk about, and exploring where you want to go.

Rich has helped many people to understand themselves better, make powerful changes in their lives and heal from stress and trauma. You can get in touch with him via his website at Falmouth Counselling or via contacting Falmouth Active Health directly. He is dedicated to supporting you with any problem you may wish to bring, anything at all.

Amy of Amy James Massage is a skilled holistic massage therapist, certified with a Level 4 Diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy. She employs a variety of techniques, such as deep tissue massage, stretching, therapeutic and relaxation methods, intuitively tailored specifically to meet each client’s unique needs. Amy believes in building a therapeutic narrative with her clients, focusing on long-term care through touch.

By working collaboratively, Amy helps clients discover what techniques work best for them, enhancing their understanding of their bodies and improving overall well-being. Her personalised approach fosters a deep connection between mind body, and healing.

Drawing on her 20-year experience as a psychotherapist and now, somatic body-oriented coach, Claire offers a supportive space to gain a deeper awareness of yourself, a situation, and/or relationship dynamics. It might be that you have experienced difficulties, are feeling stuck or not as happy as you would like, overwhelmed, anxious or managing a health challenge. Claire describes her sessions as,

“A place to embrace the inseparable connection between mind and body. By engaging the whole self in conversation, we encourage alignment, create flow and allow insights to emerge. By offering yourself space, we can notice beliefs and patterns that no longer serve, making room for new, more resourced ways of being. When these are integrated as a whole self – a bodymind – change is not only possible but lasting, as rewiring neural pathways creates sustainable transformation.

Expanding our capacity in this way builds healthy nervous system regulation, resilience and resourcefulness, helping us move with greater ease through life’s inevitable challenges. With greater awareness, we can feel empowered, as we come to understand that just as our bodymind remembers past experiences, it also learns from the new experiences we choose to enrich it with.

By making space for conscious change, we free ourselves from limitations and invite in balance, joy, curiosity, play, ease and creativity. Together, we create a clearer path forward, so you can consciously conduct life.

As humans, we learn through relationship. There is something courageous in the willingness to meet the other and be transformed by the encounter.”

Claire worked for ten years as an art psychotherapist with children, young people and their families in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Within two settings, a Male Young Offenders Institute and a community hospital, Claire was predominantly attending to complex trauma secondary to abuse and neglect. Alongside this, Claire completed a 3-year, in-depth study in Psychoanalytic Infant Observation, learning first-hand the impact of our earliest experiences. Training with The Somatic School and completing their ICF Accredited Somatic Body-Oriented Coaching certification has given Claire the tools and experience to further align her practise as whole bodied. 

Claire offers a free introductory chat. Please get in touch with Claire her via our Booking page or explore her website, Conducting Space.

Lynne is a skilled Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapist who enjoys tailoring this powerful treatment to your specific health needs. MLD is a gentle yet profound treatment that speeds up the action of the lymphatic system. Your amazing lymphatic system is a body-wide network of channels running from your deepest tissues to superficial skin layers. It keeps the flow and distribution of fluids in your body well balanced and also plays vital roles in immunity and defence against infections. MLD therapy involves a range of specialised and gentle, rhythmic, pumping techniques to move the skin, stimulating the lymphatic system to work harder. This accelerates removal of excess fluid and waste products, redirecting fluid away from areas of swelling and discomfort.

MLD is both preventative and remedial. It can enhance your sense of wellbeing as it induces very deep relaxation. MLD can support treatment and control of issues such as lymphoedema; lipodaema; healing after surgery, wounds or burns; relieving swollen legs in pregnancy, swollen ankles, puffy eyes; improving skin conditions and rheumatoid arthritis; and strengthening the immune system. Lynne will be happy to hear from you if you’d like to know more about how she may be able to support you with Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatments at Falmouth Active Health.

As well as MLD, Lynne offers Holistic Massage Therapy, a relaxing and rejuvenating treatment that aims to bring relief from aches and pains, reduce stress and support your general wellbeing.

You are welcome to explore more about Lynne’s treatments at her new website, Cove Therapy MLD & Massage and get in touch with her today!

Amanda is a highly experienced yoga teacher who draws from several styles of yoga and other movement modalities – such as Feldenkrais.

Amanda’s therapeutic background as a craniosacral therapist deepens her intelligent and intuitive understanding of the human body. Her style of teaching is particularly suited to anyone carrying an injury.

Amanda has been teaching yoga for 30 years. Following her fine art degree she started studying Iyengar yoga in Australia and continued to intermediate level in the UK. During this time her curiosity led her to study other styles of yoga and particularly more somatic movement through Feldenkrais and Hanna.

Amanda teaches a variety of classes a week from intermediate to therapeutic and chair yoga. She contributes to several teacher trainings around the UK encouraging enquiry into how and why patterns might be manifesting in our system and how they influence our lives off the mat. She also focuses on short Level 2 trainings that are intended to provide experienced teachers with inspiration, empowerment and fresh insight.