Doreen is co-founder of Quantum Metta School of Massage based in London.
She has taught in the complementary health industry for over 25 years for private schools, FE colleges and spas, both in the UK and internationally.
Doreen has been a massage practitioner for 30 years in private practice and for the NHS, offering various therapies including Holistic Massage, Sports and Remedial Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Indian Head Massage, and Aromatherapy.
She has been an examiner for the IFA, and the APNT (Association of Physical and Natural Therapists) and subsequently the BCMA (British Complementary Medicine Association).
Doreen has designed and facilitated training courses including train the trainer, presentation skills, stress management, personal development, and chi kung.
She was an Education Committee member for the Massage Training Institute (MTI) for two years, where she was part of a team developing the MTI Level 4 Massage Diploma syllabus.
Doreen was a Council Member and Trustee for the IFA (International Federation of Aromatherapists) for four years, including two years as Chair of Education. She led the team developing the IFA level 5 Aromatherapy Diploma syllabus.