Recovered from fibromyalgia after discovering Mickel Therapy
Practitioner profile
Anna Burford
MindBody Reconnect Practitioner
Compassionate practitioner with lived fibromyalgia recovery and a people-focused background that supports warm, safe client work.
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Key experience and focus areas
Practises in Shrewsbury and via Zoom
Background in hairdressing and relationship-led client work
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A fuller view of Anna’s background, training, and approach
Meet Anna
My journey to recovery began in 2010, when I developed the debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia. I was told by my GP that there was no cure, but I was determined to find a way forward. After a long search for answers, I discovered the connection between the mind and body and how this could relate to the symptoms I was experiencing.
This gave me a completely different understanding of what was happening in my body.
For the first time, I began to understand why my symptoms were there, rather than simply learning how to manage them.
This was the beginning of my recovery.
Becoming a practitioner
The impact of this experience was so profound that I wanted to understand it more deeply and share what I had learnt with others. I went on to train as a MindBody Reconnect Practitioner, qualifying in 2022, and I feel incredibly grateful that I can now support other people on their own journeys towards recovery.
Since recovering, I've been able to live my life without the symptoms that once held me back. I'm a proud mum of two daughters, and being able to fully enjoy my family and everyday life again is something I never take for granted.
A warm, personal approach
Before becoming a MindBody Reconnect Practitioner, I worked as a hairdresser for many years. I've always loved connecting with people, and my years as a hairdresser gave me the opportunity to build relationships with people from many different backgrounds. I believe this has helped me develop a warm, compassionate and non judgemental approach, where people can feel comfortable being themselves.
One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing people make progress and ultimately recover. I feel incredibly privileged to support my clients along the way.
I aim to make our sessions feel relaxed, supportive and tailored to each individual.
I work face to face in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, as well as remotely via Zoom.
TESTIMONIALS
Clients’ experiences
I’ve struggled with IBS and back pain for 4 years. I decided to see Anna and see if she could help me.
Anna taught me so much about the mind and body connection and helped me work through emotions and see the link to flare ups.
Since working with Anna, I have been able to come off all the IBS medication.
There are times now when something happens and my back will hurt and I know how to identify the link to my emotions and what to do to work through it so the pain leaves my body really quickly.
Anna worked with me until I was able to do the work on my own and she encouraged me to take longer breaks between sessions to see how I went.
I would go back to see Anna in a heartbeat, she is so warm and understanding and shares her own experiences openly, which is really helpful.
Working with Anna has transformed my life from the foundations up.
Over a 4 month period (8 sessions) she took me from debilitating long covid to being well enough to adopt a second child!
Working with Anna is easy and refreshing. She builds rapport and trust quickly. Her kind nature and honesty shines through in how she runs her sessions.
Like a good massage she isn’t scared to push in the right places to undo hard knots and help you unravel complex patterns which are keeping you stuck.
Anna helps you see how your experiences are shaping your world but also shares insights from her own experience in a reflective manner. It’s easy to have honest discussions and frank conversations about your realities. Anna creates a safe space where everything can be heard and judgement doesn’t enter the arena.
If you are wanting things in your life to change but unsure how to make this happen, Anna is ready to help with the dismantling and rebuilding. Strength is one of her assets.
Anna and MBR has been life changing for me.
10 years of feeling lost, burnouts, searching for answers has ended, and I never thought it would.
The sessions have been honestly life changing (i cant say this enough) Not only has my quality of life changed but my relationships have improved too.
Thank you Anna.