Earle Abrahamson

(Associate Director)

Dawn Atkinson

(Lay)

Teija Barr

(Registrant)

Ann Godsell

(Lay)

Michael Lupson

(Lay)

Michael started his career as a police officer in Greater Manchester, where he served for around 11 years. From there, he moved into the ombudsman sector at the national Energy Ombudsman, and as Operations Manager he was a leader in a large investigations department. His first role in regulation was as a Lay Case Examiner at Social Work England, a role he still fills today. Alongside this, Michael sits on the Independent Decision-Making Body of the Bar Standards Board, on the Investigating Committee of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and on the Disciplinary Tribunal for the regulator of Chartered Legal Executives. 

As a keen runner, Michael has utilised complementary healthcare to keep him on the road, so has first hand experience of the impact that accessing such care has on people’s lives. He recognises the hugely important role that the CNHC plays in protecting the public and upholding public confidence in complementary healthcare. 

Amanda McAuley

(Registrant)

Amanda began her career in complementary healthcare with a strong focus on clinical practice and client-centred care. She now practises as a Clinical Reflexologist in Harley Street and Chelsea, specialising in oncology support, scar tissue work, and complex or chronic conditions. Alongside her clinical practice, she provides Corporate Reflexology and also teaches Reflexology and Reiki. Her combined therapies allow her to offer integrated and tailored support to her clients.

Amanda previously served on the CNHC PSB for Reflexology. She is also a named co-author on a research paper and is taking part in Reflexology clinical trials.

Through her work with individuals undergoing cancer treatment and recovery, Amanda has seen first-hand the profound impact that safe, well-regulated complementary healthcare can have on people’s physical and emotional wellbeing. She recognises the vital role that the CNHC plays in protecting the public, maintaining professional standards, and upholding confidence in complementary healthcare practice.

Iain Mcinnes, Chair

(Lay)

Laura Shipp

(Registrant)

Laura brings 18-years’ experience in HR across investment banking, construction, and nuclear. This gives her clear insight into the pressures people face at work and home, and how this affects wellbeing.

After a period of ill health, she turned to natural therapies, a transformation that inspired her to retrain in the disciplines that benefitted her. Ten years later she is now a registered Naturopath, Kinesiologist, and Therapeutic Coach.

Laura is Co-Founder of The Mind Body Gut Training Company and a Clinical Teacher at the School of Health. She holds advanced diplomas in Naturopathy, Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Kinesiology. She is an International Coach Federation accredited coach and is trained in various therapeutic approaches.

A lifelong learner, she has created Naturopathic Kinesiology, an integrative framework blending traditional Naturopathic principles with muscle response testing. Laura champions professional responsibility and robust standards as the foundation of safe, credible natural health.

Caroline Walker

(Lay)

Caroline has had a successful career for over 30 years as a Market Research professional, advising globally recognised brands on brand growth and communications, across a diverse range of client sectors and geographies. 

She has extensive team leadership and senior management experience as a Board member, Managing Director and Commercial Director, leading large teams to deliver excellence and client growth. 

Caroline now works as a Nutrition and Health Coach helping people improve their health and believes passionately that harnessing the power of a real food diet, lifestyle changes and complementary therapies, as adjuncts to medicines, can make a big difference to health. She is also a volunteer for two charities working to improve public health, the Public Health Collaboration and Collaboration for Kids.