When what you’re doing isn’t working, doing more isn’t always the answer…
More training. More treatment. More effort. More information. Another approach…
When you’re still not getting where you want to go, the better question is: What’s actually getting in the way?
I help people find what’s limiting them, and then work on that first, through Clinical Pilates, EFT (tapping) and herbal medicine, in Dalkey, Ballsbridge and online.
Appointments in Dalkey, Ballsbridge and Online.
20+ years in practice across physical training, rehabilitation, herbal medicine, nervous system & emotional work.
Medical Herbalist - College of Phytotherapy UK-2002
Doctor of Phytotherapy - AHPCSA-SAARP-2003
Pilates Practitioner - Equilibrium Pilates 2006
Practitioner of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) - EFT & Matrix Reimprinting Academy - EFT International - 2017
Former professional dancer - Cape Town City Ballet - Performer’s Certificate in Dance - University of Cape Town
Where would you like to start?
Choose the one that sounds most like you. If more than one does, that's common, and we'll work out the order together.
Stress, anxiety or something internal keeps getting in my way
EFT (“Tapping”) and emotional work
You feel overwhelmed, keep repeating the same pattern, replaying old memories or know that you want something to change but can't seem to change it.
Or nerves and pressure get in the way when it matters.
My body isn't moving, feeling or performing the way I want:
Clinical Pilates and physical training
Back pain that keeps coming back. Wanting to improve your physical performance. An injury that won't settle. Pregnancy and postnatal recovery. Getting back to sport after a break, or simply wanting to be stronger and move better.
I want support with my overall health and reproduction
Clinical Herbal Medicine
If you're trying to conceive, or want to understand the wider factors that may be affecting your health & well-being, clinical herbal medicine offers a highly personalised, diagnostic “whole person” approach with individualised herbal medicine prescriptions & nutrition guidance tailored to your unique needs & goals.
Note: Currently not accepting new 1:1 herbal medicine patients.
Not sure which one is you?
Book a free 15-minute call and I'll tell you honestly where I think you should start, and whether I'm the right person to help.
Why the obvious fix doesn't always work
In each case the problem is real, but what’s holding it in place is somewhere else. Most health disciplines look in one place: the body, the mind or the symptoms. So they keep working on what’s in view, while what’s actually getting in the way may get missed.
After 20+ years working across physical rehabilitation, Clinical Pilates, herbal medicine and EFT, I look through a wider lens.
I call it the Limiting Factor Approach, and it starts with one question: What is actually limiting this person, in this situation, from getting where they want to go?
Here’s how I answer it.
Listen first: What matters to you, what you've tried and what you want to be different.
Assess what's happening: Across your body, your mind and your health, not just where it hurts.
Prioritise what's limiting progress: Deciding what needs attention first.
Work on what needs attention: Pilates, EFT, herbal medicine, or a combination. Only what you need. I’ll refer if needed.
Reassess and adapt: Checking it's working, and adapt as needed.
Different people need very different things. And if I don't think I'm the right person to help, I'll tell you.
A painful back isn't always solved by strengthening the painful area.
You can be physically capable and still struggle to perform when it matters.
You can know exactly what you should do, and still find you can't do it consistently.
What changed for people who'd tried other approaches first…
“I started attending Tammi’s classes just to build core strength and improve my fitness. I’d attended classes with other instructors, and there is really just no comparison. Her passion, her training, her precision coming from her dance background and her knowledge of anatomy all combine to a completely different experience. The classes are difficult, yet friendly and relaxed, and most importantly for anyone with back pain, everyone gets the individual attention and correction they need. I’ve recommended Tammi to a lot of my own patients with back pain, and they have all been delighted with the results.”
Audrey Osteopath (Dublin)
“I have struggled with depression for a lot of my life and I was feeling pretty hopeless by the time I started working with Tammi. I was amazed that firstly after I started taking the herbs, I started to feel a bit better, somehow “lighter” and then we started doing the E.F.T sessions. Wow, I was amazed at the stuff that came up. Things I’d forgotten about but had still been affecting me, sometimes years later. Tammi works in a very gentle way, but gets right to the heart of the matter. She helped me to see the links between what had happened in the past and what was happening in my life at that time. I learned so much about myself and how my mind, emotions and energy are linked. E.F.T is a very easy to use therapy that works amazingly fast to “rewire” your brain. I highly recommend for anyone suffering with depression.”
Michael (Cape Town)
“My husband and I were having a hard time as we had been struggling to conceive for 2 years. I started working with Tammi and after she’d been treating me for a little while with herbs and my hormones were balanced, she suggested that my husband and I try some E.F.T sessions together. He was pretty skeptical at first, but agreed to give it a try. Tammi made him feel very relaxed and created a safe and confidential space for us. Neither of us knew anything about tapping, but Tammi explained it all and introduced us to this process beautifully. By the end of the first session, we had already brought to light quite a few of the underlying problems in our relationship. We were able to become aware of how these were affecting us both individually and as a couple. We hadn’t really realised up until then (or spoken about) how stressful we were finding the whole process of trying to get pregnant. After just a few sessions we were both feeling so much more relaxed about it all, and our relationship was much more open and honest than before. A couple of months later, I found out I was pregnant and I now have about 2 months to go before our baby is born! Thanks Tammi for all your help!”
Natalie and Chris (Dublin)
I take a different approach: I start with the person or situation, not the modality
My career has taken me through very different ways of understanding how people function, adapt, heal and change. I began as a professional ballet dancer and since then, I’ve worked across areas that are usually treated separately: Clinical Pilates, physical training and rehabilitation, herbal medicine and health, EFT and nervous system work.
That breadth has shaped how I think. I’ve seen a problem improve to a point with one approach and then stall, and I’ve learned that where a problem shows up isn’t always the only place worth looking. So rather than starting with a particular technique or approach, I start with the person, what matters to them, and what may actually be getting in the way.
Work with Tammi
Alongside my individual client work, I’ve lectured and presented to professional and public audiences, contributed to media and peer-reviewed publications, developed online programmes and collaborated on herbal and aromatherapy product development. I enjoy translating my experience into practical approaches people can use.
I continue to work with organisations, professional groups, podcasts and media, and welcome selected opportunities for speaking, workshops, professional education and collaborations.
Articles
A good place to start is with better questions.
Explore ideas and practical insights from across my work in physical performance, health and emotional change, including why things sometimes don’t change as expected, and what might be worth looking at differently.
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How to get started
Choose where you'd like to start
Pick the pathway above that sounds most like you.
If more than one does, we'll work out the order together.
Book your first session or consultation.
Choose Dalkey, Ballsbridge or Online, and a time. Online has the most availability; Ballsbridge availability is limited. Session lengths and fees are shown when you book.
Find out what's been limiting you.
You leave knowing what's getting in the way and what to do next.
Not sure which pathway fits?
You don't need to diagnose yourself or know which approach you need. Book a free 15-minute call and tell me what's happening, what you've already tried and what you'd like to be different. If I think I can help, I'll suggest the best place to start. If I'm not the right person, I'll say so.
The information on this website is for general educational purposes and is not intended as individual medical or healthcare advice.
Recommendations for individual clients are made following appropriate consultation and assessment.
If you have concerns about your health or symptoms requiring medical assessment, please consult an appropriate healthcare professional.
