About
Sarah Wright
I currently work part time for Herts Ability undertaking Fitness to Drive Assessments, Driving Assessment for adaptations including high tech adaptations, Scooter and Wheelchair Assessments
Having worked in the NHS since 2001 I qualified in 2008 as an Occupational Therapist. Prior to and since qualifying, I have gained experience in many areas from Neurological Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, In Patient Services, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health all of which have helped me to help those individuals whose journeys I have had the privilege of being a part of.
My love of Aromatherapy has been with me since 1998 when I first met Gabriel Mojay renowned author and Aromatherapist. My recent studies with the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy have enabled me to finally become a qualified Aromatherapist as my two children and qualifying as an Occupational Therapist had until now paused my studies.
Tai Chi Qi Gong has always been an interest as I have always wondered how much power and energy can be placed through our limbs with the ease that such martial art practitioners undertake. I had the good fortune to meet Rosemary Smith who is a Physiotherapist and Tai Chi instructor in 2008 and then refreshed my passion for this ancient art form with Debbie and Mark Gannon at the Shibashi Training Academy in 2018 and continue to study with them.
Herbal Medicine has been an interest since 1998 but as I did not have the finances to assist further full time training at that time I instead went on my Aromatherapy journey. My own mental health suffered in 2016 and from there I realised the importance of the Herbs and nature around us and once more embarked on a search for myself which led me to undertake the Heartwood Foundation Course in 2018 followed by my embarking on the route towards my Medicinal Herbalist qualification which I am currently completing.
Experience
I'm experienced in rare and rapidly neurological conditions, other neurological conditions, palliative conditions, fatigue management, adaptations and equipment.
I have presented at conferences for the Mount Vernon Cancer Network on adapted Tai Chi Intervention and for the Huntington's Disease Association about the Role of Occupational Therapist working with Huntington's Disease.
I have undertaken group sessions with the North Herts Lung Cancer Support Group and with the Stanstead Abbotts Breathe Easy Group. Other groups I have enabled individuals through have been Fatigue Management , Adapted Tai Chi, Relaxation Techniques, Living with Long Term Conditions.
Qualifications
2018
Emergency First Aid at Work
Diploma in Aromatherapy
2008
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Continuing Professional Development
As an Allied Health Professional and Complementary Health practitioner it is a requirement of my professional memberships that I maintain my skills and undertake regular professional development. As such the following courses are those which I have undertaken:
2008
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Experience
I'm experienced in rare and rapidly progressing neurological conditions, other neurological conditions, palliative conditions, fatigue management, adaptations and equipment.
I have presented at conferences for the Mount Vernon Cancer Network on adapted Tai Chi Intervention and for the Huntington's Disease Association about the Role of Occupational Therapist working with Huntington's Disease.
I have undertaken group sessions with the North Herts Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team, North Herts Lung Cancer Support Group and with the Stanstead Abbotts Breathe Easy Group. Other groups I have run and been involved with include: Fatigue Management , Adapted Tai Chi, Relaxation Techniques, Living with Long Term Conditions.
In addition to my other services I am currently a Herbal Medicine Student with Heartwood Education and plan to qualify as a Medical Herbalist. I will then be able to offer a full consultation, herbal prescriptions lifestyle and dietary advice for symptom control and general health and wellbeing. More information about the course can be found: Welcome :: Heartwood Education (heartwood-uk.net)
Qualifications
2022
Daily Tai Chi Exercise
Body Alignment Module B
2021
First Response and Emergancy Care 3
Qi Gong Module B
Energy Module B Shibashi Qigong Set 1
2020 2019
2018 2008
Diploma in Aromatherapy BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Continuing Professional Development
Aromatherapy and the Menopause
Multiple Sclerosis - Evidence Informed Decision Making
An Interactive Certified Course in Huntington's Disease
Stroke - Evidence Informed Decision Making
Bereavement Care Level 3
Assessing and Treating Fatigue Skills and Strategies for OT pracitce
Essential Communication Skills
Mobility Awareness Course
Goal Setting in Rehabilitation
National Advanced Communication Skills Training Course (ACST)
Effective Use of Functional Skills Training Programmes for Service Users with Acquired Brain Injury
Occupational Therapy and Chronic Respiratory Disease Study Day
Insight following brain injury
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Advance Care Planning Workshop (Palliative Care)
Non Malignant Palliative Care Day
Skin Cancer Study Day
Palliative Care Day 1 and Day 2
End of Life Care for People with Dementia
Wheelchair Assessors Course.