Ian's Background

Ian’s lifelong passion for alternative approaches to healing and personal transformation began with his exploration of herbal medicines and flower essences while still a teenager. He went on to train in reflexology and radionics and then graduated as a homeopath in 1988. Ian became internationally known through his homeopathic books and inspirational seminars throughout the 1990's, many of which are still available in MP3 and CD formats.

In 1993 he co-founded The Lakeland College as an expression of his ideal that learning healing skills must go hand in hand with the inner development of the student practitioner. He resigned as a director of the college in 2003 to pursue his interest in other forms of self-healing and inner growth.

Ian has consistently been drawn towards pioneers who have developed innovative, simple and powerful ways to facilitate the healing process. Recognizing the importance of emotional release as a crucial component of self-healing, he trained in Shen Therapy, developed by Richard Pavek, and later in Journey Process™ work with Brandon Bays. He also studied the release techniques developed by Lester Levenson, and the Emotional Freedom Technique pioneered by Gary Craig and others.

Ian has long considered that the key ingredient in any self-healing process is a transformation in consciousness. This belief has led him to make an extensive study of the works of Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Marion Woodman, R.D. Laing, Milton Erickson, Arnold Mindell and many others who have contributed to a deeper understanding of psychological and spiritual well-being.

Ian has travelled widely and has been privileged to work with individuals and groups throughout the world. He was one of the first lecturers to teach homeopathy in Cairo, Egypt, and has been a regular vistor ever since. He has also given lectures, seminars and retreats in Australia, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Serbia, Spain and the United States.

Ian has had a lifelong interest in the spiritual and mystical teachings from both the western and eastern traditions, and from ancient to modern times. His vision of healing is encapsulated in this excerpt from his book, The Tao of Homeopathy:

‘True healing involves a growth in consciousness, an opening in awareness and a return to oneself. Everything else is symptom relief.’

Since retiring from homeopathic clinical work and The Lakeland College, Ian has developed a completely new practice, offering individual consultations to those who are looking to engage more deeply with their own growth process. He prefers to work individually with each client, tailoring the work according to the needs of the person rather than offering a standardized regime.

Ian continues to run a regular programme of group seminars and retreats, reflecting his most recent understandings about the healing journey. He is also a guest facilitator at numerous training establishments and for groups throughout the world.

Ian lives in Dartington, Devon with his wife, Gaby and daughter, Alicia.