Clients
Dear Des,
Just a quick note to say that you were right: relief from pain was immediate, and
the effects of the session I had with you are indeed longer lasting.
I have never been to anything like this before, excepting very specific treatments
from physiotherapists for football injuries.
The general advice about posture, and how to sit both in the car and at the computer,
is also proving invaluable, as was the diagnosis about what the problem was in the
first place. I would never have believed it possible.
Fantastic.
Regards.
Yours sincerely
Russell Wardrop
Dear Sir,
We would like to take this opportunity in truly thanking you for the first class
service that you provided to ourselves. We are most grateful to you for your prompt
diagnosis of a health problem.
We cannot praise your expertise highly enough and will most certainly be passing
your details to friends, family and business associates.
Many thanks
David Taylor
Corporate Clients
To Whom It May Concern:
In 1977, Des approached Scottish Nuclear regarding the possibility of holding Shiatsu
clinics on site for our staff. It was decided that we (Dr. Christopher Kalman and
I) should interview Des to gain a better understanding of both himself and Shiatsu.
We were impressed by his professionalism and knowledge and concluded that he should
be given a period of probation in which we could assess the impact, if any, that
Shiatsu would have on the staff.
At the beginning, the Shiatsu clinics were on a half-day basis. As Des became busier,
word of his clinics spread to our headquarters at British Energy in Edinburgh and,
due to demand, Des started a clinic there. Now Des holds two clinics per month here
in East Kilbride and is always fully booked, such is the demand, with all levels
of employees using his services.
The feedback we have had has all been positive and Des has successfully treated
a broad spectrum of complaints ranging from stress to sports injuries. I personally
believe these sessions help alleviate pain and keep employees at work as well as
raising their feeling of wellbeing.
I cannot recommend Des highly enough. In fact, he has become such a part of British
Energy that he has even been issued with a security pass.
Yours sincerely
Rosemary MacAllister RGN, RFN, DipOHN, BTAA Occupational Health Adviser
Dear Des,
I am writing to let you know that at last week’s staff meeting the team spoke of
the lift they get when you come to the office for one of your therapeutic surgeries.
With the good vibes after the most recent visit, I think even the new boys in the
team will soon be plucking up the courage to submit themselves to your tender mercies.
Many thanks once again. These sessions are doing wonders for our staff relations.
As they are only costing us the time and space, they are great value too for the
company. Kindest Regards.
Yours sincerely
Don Spence Managing Director, Spence Allan Associates
Womens' Self defence
“Very good course – has made me consider my surroundings on a night out and my abilities
to get out of a situation.”
“Gave confidence so as not to be fearful and that you do not need to use brute force.”
“The course has given me confidence to defend myself.”
“Excellent course and the instructor was very informative.”
“The use of circles and the analogies used made me remember things easier.”
On behalf of the girls I would like to say a big thank you for agreeing to teach
the class. I have looked through the feedback forms from the girls and they
all seemed to love it. Here are a few quotes from them.
- "I enjoyed all of it and would not change anything except maybe making it a
longer session."
- "I loved finding out all about the pressure points."
- "I have really enjoyed this class; I hope that I won't need to use it though."
- "Been a good laugh and I have learned a lot."
Thanks again
Kim Hannah - Universal Connections
Educational
Dear Des,
Thank you for your involvement in our Multi-cultural Day. Our pupils enjoyed taking
part in your workshop and benefited greatly from this.
We hope that you will be willing to participate in this event at a future date,
perhaps during next session.
Yours sincerely
Val Waddell Multi-cultural Day Co-ordinator Earnock High School
Auchentibber is a Resource Centre accessed by adults with varying degrees of learning
disabilities, and for several years has received tuition in Tai-Chi from tutor Des
Lawton.
This activity has proved to be both popular and beneficial to the Service Users
of Auchentibber, resulting in development in many areas.
Tuition in this ancient art has been extremely popular and some of the benefits
are: - Development of dexterity and motor skills.
Enhanced memory.
Flexibility of movement.
Team building and consideration of others.
Development of an awareness of safety for themselves and others.
The activity has appeared to have produced a calming effect on those who may present
a challenging behaviour. Tai-Chi has been very successful in all aspects and those
involved are ever keen to continue and develop their knowledge.
Ruth McCafferty, Day Centre Officer Auchentibber Resource Centre
The service users from Cathkin Resource Centre (now Lifestyles) have been accessing
the Tai Chi class for at least the last five years. I have spoken to the service
users and staff to see what they feel they attain from Tai Chi. It was felt that
balance, co-ordination, and relaxation were all beneficial to our group members.
They appear more relaxed as the Tai Chi they have learned enhances gentle and controlled
breathing techniques in a calming atmosphere.
Interaction in a community-based resource, following the instructor, promotes turn
taking and makes the service user gain more confidence while participating in a
physical activity, in a group setting. Tai Chi is also beneficial to our service
users in the way that it highlights the importance of their senses such as visual,
hearing and touch which are used throughout the Tai Chi programme.
Our staff and service users, throughout the years, benefit from this programme in
many ways.
Many thanks
Agnes Harvey, Day Centre Officer Cathkin Resource Centre (now Lifestyles)
Dear Des,
Yet again, our Limbs with Attitude event on Sunday proved to be a great success
with both our amputees and their families and friends, and I would like to thank
you for helping to make it possible. I was sorry I didn’t manage to any of your
sessions, especially as I heard a few stories about too much energy and strange
tingling sensations! – may be next time lucky!
So once again, on behalf of everyone at the Murray Foundation and all of the participants,
many thanks for helping to make Limbs with Attitude such a great day.
Best Wishes
Susan (Susan Shaw MBA, MBAPO) The Murray Foundation
Dear Des,
Thank you for your excellent contribution to our event. I hope you enjoyed the day;
the pupils certainly did. I also hope the event will continue in our new school,
Calderside Academy, which we move in to in August. If so, I will be in touch next
year!
Regards,
Val Waddell Multi-cultural Day Co-ordinator Earnock High School