DO M.Ost
Alex qualified from the European School of Osteopathy and holds a Masters degree in Osteopathy.  During her studies Alex developed a focus on preventative care and now enjoys treating a broad range of patients - from babies through all decades to the elderly, using whatever approach most suits the individual.

Alex’s Insight
My training in contemporary dance was instrumental in my decision to study osteopathy – a hip injury took me to an osteopath to aid my recovery.  My experience of injury and recovery deepened my understanding of how the body works and I decided to learn more.  I chose to study osteopathy as it had worked so well for me.   I enjoy helping people to better understand their own body and through osteopathic treatment and better understanding, to learn how to avoid injury whilst continuing to enjoy the activities that are important to them.

Alex’s Passions
My passions are walking in the countryside, dance, a good meal with friends and setting myself new challenges – this year I am going to try and learn French!

Allison qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in 1990.  She also has a BSc (Hons) Zoology which gives her great insights to human development. Allison has studied many aspects of therapeutic healing. She says, “I continue to be amazed and humbled by the capacity we Human beings have to re-balance, re-organise and re-structure ourselves in our physical, psychological and spiritual realms. Experiencing and working with the inherent health and wisdom that drives this process, I find an ongoing source of wonder and learning.”

Allison’s passions 
The incredible journey that it is to be a mother
Nature in all her Elemental glory, Oceans, Forests and Green as far as my eye can see.
All the amazing creatures that also call this planet home
Dancing with the Wind
Being held in the Embrace of the earth under a limitless Blue Sky 

BOst.(Hons)
Graduated with a distinction from the four year full time Bachelor of Osteopathy course at the British School of Osteopathy in London

In addition to her extensive training in structural osteopathy, Catherine has undertaken postgraduate training in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, including Paediatrics.

Prior to training as an Osteopath Catherine worked in the IT industry in the City of London so has excellent first hand experience of the physical and emotional pressures of city life.

Catherine’s insight
Catherine has a special interest in work related physical stress where prolonged standing or sitting combined with computer, telephone or equipment use results in repetitive strain injuries and postural problems that cause headaches, backache, neck and arm pain.

Catherine is experienced at treating patients with chronic conditions such as arthritis as well as acute sporting or accidental injuries. Her treatment provides rapid relief from pain, swelling and stiffness and improves mobility enabling a speedy return to full activity.

Catherine also loves working with our patients in their winter years, to help them regain and maintain quality of life – for example gardening, playing bowls – these activities are very important to help keep going and are enjoyable.

Catherine’s passions
I enjoy walking, spending weekends exploring the Hertfordshire countryside and holidays hill walking in Europe.

MA; LCHE; MARH Studied at the Centre for Homeopathic Education in London and qualified in 2005 after 4 years of study and clinical training. 
Registered with the Alliance of Homeopaths
Founder member of Herts Homeopaths whose aim is to increase awareness of the benefits and scope of homeopathy in the county

Alyson’s insight
Homeopathy has offered Alyson the opportunity to follow her interest in people and the idea that how we think and view ourselves has such an impact on our overall health and ability to enjoy life. 

Within the full scope of the human experience Alyson specializes in female hormonal imbalances, babies and young children and all ear problems. 

She is keen to work with people and loves the chance offered in her work to share information, educate people to become responsible for their own health and as it is a talking therapy to have a good chat.

Alyson’s passions
I love to be busy, to be around my family and friends, especially to keep me laughing and feeling sane.  I also like to keep challenging myself and have begun singing lessons after not singing since my schooldays.

BSc D.Th.D, Advanced NAET, JMT Trained in France and Belgium and qualified in 2001.
Member of BIAET, BCMA(Reg)
Member of the Society for Homotoxicology and Anti-Phototoxic Therapy (GB).

An Advanced NAET practitioner and one of the first accredited NAET Practitioners in the UK.  Fitz Larsen has a string of proven successes covering diverse allergy-related illnesses.

Fitz’s insight
I enjoy the challenge of each patient – everyone is different!  The body never ceases to amaze me, as so often people report benefits far greater than we’d anticipated were possible.  Allergy affects people very deeply and it is such a joy to have these powerful tools to work with.

Fitz’s passions
I love all types of music and am always open to be introduced to something new. Recently a patient opened my ears to Heavy Metal music - it really did something to me!

MBACP Snr Accred Counsellor, UKRC Reg Ind Counsellor Gained accreditation in 1999
Particular area of expertise: helping people with the psychological consequences of physical illness.

Jackie’s insight
Jackie has been working as a counsellor for many years, seeing adults and young people in private practice and also in agency, company and school settings. She uses an integrative approach and enables clients to determine the focus, pace and depth of their counselling. Her role is to help clients find their own solutions to their problems.

SRN; DipAP; Mem BASF; Reg. UKCP Member & Hon. Fellow British Autogenic Society (BAS)
Member British Association of Social Functioning (BASF)
Registered United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Trained as an autogenic therapist with the late Dr Wolfgang Luthe (a leading researcher of AT), London 1982.
Founder Member of British Autogenic Society 1984. Jane trains new therapists at the BAS.

Co-author of ‘Autogenic Therapy: self-help for mind and body’ published by Gill & Macmillan 2002

Jane’s insight
Jane works with all age groups, helping people to help themselves improve their well-being. She works with the client’s process of change with positive encouragement and gentle challenge.

Jane’s passions
A life-long musician, reader, writer, swimmer, mum; and more recently: grandmother – but not all at the same time.

BA Hons,  Itec. Dip, MTI School of Thai massage London (1995)
New Zealand College of massage (1998)
College of Holistic Massage UK (2002) Itec Dip
Pre and Post natal Massage - CHMUK (2002)
International School of Developmental Baby Massage and Movement (2006)
Indian Head Massage - Clare Maxwell-Hudson School (2005)

Sophie’s insight
Advanced training in pre and post natal, helped by completing the course whilst I was pregnant so I really knew what worked and what felt terrific!

My three children have really benefited from the baby massage I am now qualified to teach.

On this journey within the world of bodywork, I have tasted the depth and breadth of what is possible and it seems the skies the limit! I am excited knowing that there is a wealth of knowledge to be discovered working as part of a team in the years ahead.

Sophie’s passions
The sound of my children’s laughter and keeping them in good health make me happy. Live bands and music restore my sense of youth!

I have worked at The Penn Clinic for over twenty years.  My job as receptionist involves lots of duties; I take particular responsibility for the filing system and keeping the household stocks up to date.  But the part of the job I enjoy most is meeting the people who come for help.   They are all ages and from all walks of life.   When they first come many of them are visibly in pain; it is lovely to see them coming back looking so much better and enjoying life again.  I love helping the mother’s who bring their babies and children for help.  I am often able to assist while they wait to be seen, or if they stay afterwards to breast feed.  I’ve had three of my own children and now I have eight grandchildren, so I am used to a full house and I love to help people in any way I can.  Before I worked at The Penn Clinic I was in the Wool Shop in Hatfield Town.  I used to help people with their knitting projects!  That was fun – but the variety of this job is never ending and infinitely interesting and challenging!

Elaine’s passions
I love sitting quietly in my garden and listening to the sound of birdsong.  I can close my eyes and imagine I am in a meadow in beautiful countryside.  It relaxes me all over!

I have worked at the clinic for 13 years and have enjoyed seeing the range of help available to patients here develop.  I work closely with Caroline Penn in my job as clinic manager.  I am responsible for coordinating all the different practitioners as well as managing the systems we have in place – it can be challenging, but it is very interesting and satisfying when everything runs smoothly! It is very rewarding when patients comment that their visits to the clinic are not only helping their health, but that they are grateful that the reception team is a familiar force!  As I have now been at the clinic for 13 years I have seen many patients who first came as babies growing up through the years. It is marvellous to see them doing well!

Prior to working at the Penn Clinic I worked within two financial institutions holding a variety of positions ranging from secretarial cashiering and administration.

My idea of heaven? A jigsaw puzzle of Elvis Presley and a rainy day!

I have been working here now for just over 4 years.  I work very closely alongside Kim on reception, welcoming patients to the clinic, making appointments on the phone assisting all staff as best I can to make their day run smoothly.  I am responsible for housekeeping try to keep the clinic clean but “homely” as some patients have told me. I do enjoy being able to give attention to all our patients as times allows, especially if the patients are showing signs of stress – people may be unable to bend to put their shoes on if the have a bad back or mums with small babies or with another child coming along for the first time need assistance – it’s all part of the job!  I also like the close association with all staff; we really do try to work as a team, helping each other out when needed.

I have worked in the medical field nearly all of my working career including hospitals, dental clinics and opticians.   I have always enjoyed the caring atmosphere of The Penn Clinic.  I have found that osteopathy offers a more gentle type of healing while still proving to be a very powerful way of treatment; and the patients are lovely – they really appreciate the help they receive.

Linda’s passions
I have been in the Rollercoaster Club of Great Britain for nearly 20 years and have enjoyed many trips and holidays in Europe and the USA. I could not believe there were other people who could feel the same! The main meeting of the Club is at Blackpool where 400 – 500 people gather. I have made many long lasting friendships at the club. As well as the obvious places such as theme parks in the USA, Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon… we also visit an exceptional place called Cedar Point in Ohio. The staff are so friendly and always give the club a fine welcome – usually 90 Brits turn up together! My favourite coaster is called Raptor and is a suspension or hanging coaster at Cedar Point. The tallest one I have been on is Dragster, also at Cedar Point. It is 410 feet tall and reaches speeds of 120 miles per hour…