Business Fit Magazine November 2018 Issue 1 | Page 16

Interview
husband, Costas, is my rock and my soul mate
and a brilliant father to our two sons. The week
I am away is an intense working time. I focus,
plan, manage and create, as well as see clients
in Scotland. When I'm in Cyprus, my absolute
focus is the kids. We play and create together
as much as we can. Sometimes my husband
goes to Scotland instead, and this gives him the
opportunity to plan, go to seminars, connect
to our staff and associates in Aberdeen, and
have some time for himself. At times one of
us has to stay in Scotland and we might only
get a weekend together every month. Having
two small children it can be hard, but I think
we manage really well. It’s also good, as we
learn a lot about ourselves and each other!
We’ve been together 18 years and have gotten
so close, with two very different cultures and
two very different personalities. We’ve grown
together, both as business partners and in
our personal relationship. We’ve created
habits and adjusted our ways and cultures
to fit each other’s perspectives. I believe one
of the core values we share is a commitment
to support each other. We want this so much
there could be a danger to forget what we
want as individuals. By being apart we get
some distance and the chance to take care
of our individual self. So, we create a space
where we remember who we are at all times.
This is something we’ve developed from our
experiences and it is very healthy.
What made you specialise in
birth trauma, paediatric care
and pregnant women in the
field of chiropractic medicine?
I think it’s beautiful to see the changes a woman
goes through during her pregnancy and as she
becomes a mother. I love to be a part of that.
I'm very concerned when natural processes
during this time of development for mother
and baby cannot happen, for one reason or
another. The nature of birth can differ from
person to person, from one birth to another.
But the important thing is for mothers and
couples to have all the information available to
them to make empowered choices for the birth
– whatever the nature of that birth might be. It
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is important that they are informed, listened
to, and part of the decision making during this
beautiful time. I'm concerned for babies born
with trauma, especially when they are unable
to breastfeed and connect with their mother
and father during the first moments of life.
When I see trauma and tension in a newborn
unfolding in my hands…when I see the child
release that trauma, it’s as if they are taking
their very first free breath, and then they relax…
it's amazing to watch, it’s like magic every single
time to see them take that breath. beings – how can I not be inspired to also
contribute and share this beautiful work?
What inspires you in your work? I gave birth to my first son, Savvas, in the
hospital. A beautiful midwife led the birth
which took many hours and a lot of patience,
breathing and deep connectedness with my
husband, we gave birth together. Savvas is
now 8 years-old and so patient with a beautiful
and sensitive soul.
I absolutely love my work. I am so passionate
about educating mothers and fathers during
the process of becoming a family. We know
from the Primal Health Research Database of
Dr. Michel Odent (www.primalhealthresearch.
com) that the moment of birth is a most
critical time for our future mental and physical
wellbeing. So what better time to provide
release and healing to a human being than
in that miraculous moment of birth? There
are so many great chiropractors around the
world providing care for mums and babies
and I am truly grateful for what I have learned
from my mentors, like Claudia Anrig (www.
drclaudiaanrig.com), the author of the greatest
paediatric chiropractic textbook written.
Another inspiring leader is Dr. Jeanne Ohm
(www.icpa4kids.com) founder of The Pathways
Magazine
(www.pathwaystofamilywellness.
org) which is an amazing resource for parents
and parents-to-be. Jeanne is a mother of six as
well as running the International Chiropractic
Paediatric Association. I also really admire Heidi
Haavik (www.heidihaavik.com), a Norwegian
chiropractor and researcher who is doing
ground-breaking research on the profound
effects of chiropractic adjustment, showing
how we become more adaptable and capable
human beings with every adjustment received,
as we optimise the nervous system functions.
If you go to her website, you can see some
awesome videos on the positive benefits of
chiropractic care beyond pain. I could mention
so many more! I’m surrounded by leaders and
enthusiastic, committed and loving human
Does your work translate into
benefits for your own personal
and family life?
Chiropractic is a lifestyle for us and filters
onto every aspect of our life. We always strive
to make educated and conscious choices
for ourselves and our children, our own
experiences likewise influence the direction of
work.
My second son, Matheos, was born at home
and I delivered him myself, with my humble
midwives protecting and holding the space for
me to be free to do whatever I felt I needed.
It was the most spiritual moment in my life.
He and I gave birth together, he directed
the movements of the “dance” through
the contractions like the conductor of an
orchestra. He was in charge of every breath;
I listened and obeyed. No one interfered with
our symphony. Now, you may ask me, how is
he today, at the age of 5? He has not changed!
He is fearless! He owns his body and his own
soul with such confidence.
I believe my childrens’ births are connected to
how they are, as beings. It is my job to not break
down who they are with limiting beliefs. If you
think about it, isn’t it curious that mothers are
often told what to do, instead of being asked
what do you need during your birth? And I think
we need to challenge this even further, we
should be asking what does your baby need?
Think about how that changes our conversation
around birth! Dr. Michel Odent speaks about
how we need to change the language around
birth. His speaks of the need to protect rather
than “support” the birthing woman. The word
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