Our aim is not simply to treat the symptoms of disease and illness but to get to the root cause of the problem and to remove or reduce these causative factors
At Synergy Holistic we recognise that each individual’s response to disease, environmental pollutants / toxins and emotional stress varies
Susie Magee
Owner & Therapist
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Susan Magee originally established Synergy Healthcare with her partner Dr. Finbar Magee in 1997. The clinic closed in 2015, whilst the complementary side continued under a new name, Synergy Holistic.
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Susan studied medicine at Queens University 1984-1987, completing studies in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. She specializes in digestive health issues and is a qualified insured and registered GPACT Colon Hydrotherapist and has completed training in nutrition and lifestyle consultations and in EAV Food Sensitivity/Intolerance Testing.
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She is a fully qualified Massage Therapist and a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. She has completed training in Swedish Body Massage, (deep tissue massage), Indian Head Massage, Myofascial Release, Acupressure massage and Thai Massage.
Susan is also qualified as a fitness and pilates instructor. Susan’s uniqueness is her very broad knowledge of the human body, its anatomy, how it moves, and how injuries and strains can occur within the body. Drawing from her experience, she will give the massage that the body needs at the point in time.
Maria Rafferty
Holistic Therapist
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Maria Rafferty BSc(Hons), Lic.Ac. CertATMAT, is an holistic therapist who offers an unique approach to women's health. By combining Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Maya Abdominal Massage and Craniosacral Therapy with a client-centred philosophy, Maria is able to treat a range of conditions.
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Maria's integrated approach focuses on the individual, taking into account their lifestyle and range of symptoms, to create a personalised treatment plan for the whole person.
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By addressing the root causes of dis-ease (rather than simply treating the symptoms), Maria helps her clients to take control of their own well-being and go on to achieve the best possible levels of health and vitality. Clients are given the support and the tools they need to gently cleanse and heal in body, mind and spirit.
Amanda Frank
Reflexologist
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Amanda is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapy (FHT) and has been practicing at Synergy Healthcare since 2012. She is a qualified reflexologist and has completed courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Health & Safety.
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Belle Logue
Counsellor / Psychotherapist
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Helen ‘Belle’ Logue is an integrative counsellor who qualified in 2013 from the University of Ulster. She is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP) and holds certificates in ‘Gay Affirmation Therapy’, ‘Grief Trauma’ & ‘Drug Awareness & Mental Health’.
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She works on a one-to-one basis, with couples, in-family relationships & groups with a broad range of client ages from 16+ and with a highly diverse range of needs. As well as running a private practise she also volunteers with local community groups.
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Belle also teaches a number of Personal Development & Confidence Building courses. She is a practitioner of Reiki and Seichem.
From 2004-2006 Belle attended the London School of Astrology successfully completing their Diploma Course. Although Astrology ‘is for entertainment purposes only’, Belle is professionally trained and regularly does readings for her growing client base.
Joanne M Papenfus - Naturopathic Nutrition
Dip.NNT.CNM, mANP, mANHI, mCNHC, mNNA
Joanne is a naturopath with a background in personal training and aromatherapy. She now runs a busy naturopathic nutritional therapy practice after gaining her diploma from the College of Naturopathic Medicine. As a registered member of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) — the Professional Standards Council for regulation of Nutritional Therapists, as well as the Naturopathic Nutrition Association, Joanne is dedicated to ensuring that her practice employs the highest standards.
Preferring the functional medicine model of practice, Joanne combines state of the art bio-resonance scanning with a detailed consultation in order to build a picture of the client using classical biomedicine. Joanne then uses the information gathered as a springboard to wellness. She provides clients with education, functional testing, nutritional therapy and holistic support using the latest nutritional science.
Joanne is currently assisting students as a clinic supervisor at her former college, a role she takes great pleasure in and aims to become a mentor to nutrition students in the future.
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Sophie Owen
Holistic Therapist
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Sophie Owen is a fully qualified Massage Therapist and Aromatherapist. She is also a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT). She has completed training in Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage, Acupressure, Hot Stone Therapy, Spa Therapy, Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic Massage, Reflexology - to advanced level, Reiki Master, Kundalini Reiki Level 2, Level 4 Sports Massage, Hopi Ear Candling, Pregnancy Massage, Trauma Release Massage, Lomi Lomi Massage and Womb & Fertility Massage. She has also completed a Higher National Diploma in Hair and Beauty Management from which she graduated with Distinction in all subject areas and gained an award for doing so. Furthermore, Sophie is also qualified to work with clients who have undergone a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
What makes Sophie distinctive as a therapist is that she will draw on all her therapeutic training to deliver a treatment tailored to your body's requirements.
Amanda Brady
Holistic Therapist
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Amanda Brady is a well-known, highly qualified and experienced teacher and practitioner of complementary therapies. She has managed, taught and practised for thirty-five years in Britain, Ireland, the Far East and Australia.
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Amanda is moving on from Belfast Metropolitan College where she has taught and co-ordinated complementary therapy courses since 1989. Her qualifications include; HND, ADFHE, Acupressure Dip Hong Kong, Reflexology Dip, Aromatherapy Dip, NADA Acupuncture Detox protocol.