Dr Kate Pickering

Learn the art of healing touch through traditional, accredited massage courses.

Westbourne Medical Studios is proud to offer immersive massage training rooted in traditional healing systems and delivered with compassion, depth, and authenticity. Our training courses are open to anyone with a deep interest in holistic wellbeing—whether you're starting your journey or expanding your existing practice.

All massage training is led by an experienced therapist and Ayurvedic practitioner with over 20 years of study in India, including formal training with Ayurvedic doctors and yoga scientists at the Kaivalyadhama Research Institute and the Ayurvedic Institute in London. Each course is delivered in its undiluted, traditional form—providing an enriching experience for both personal and professional development.

Indian Head Massage – Certified Course
Learn the full Shiro Abhyanga (Indian Head Massage) sequence in this 2-day hands-on training. Covering the shoulders, arms, neck, scalp and face, this deeply grounding therapy is taught alongside Ayurvedic principles, oil use, and diagnostic understanding of the Doshas.
Accredited by the CMA (Complementary Medical Association).
No prior massage experience required.
Next Dates: 30th & 31st May 2025
Course Fee: £365 (includes materials, certification & student membership)
Deposit: £185

Abhyanga Full Body Ayurvedic Massage – Certified Course
A powerful 2-day course in traditional full-body Ayurvedic massage. Learn the complete Abhyanga sequence along with in-depth understanding of Ayurveda, the Doshas, and therapeutic oil application. Ideal for those seeking to work with the body and mind through ancient healing traditions.
Includes theoretical grounding and 4 post-course case studies for certification.
Next Dates: 27th & 28th June 2025
Course Fee: £445 (includes materials, certification & resources)
Deposit: £195

Group Bookings & Private Trainings
Discounts are available for group bookings, and private group courses can be arranged on request throughout the year.

Looking to train further?
Explore our Yoga Therapy & Pranayama Teacher Training Courses
If you're interested in taking your training further into the therapeutic application of yoga, breathwork, and Ayurveda, Westbourne also offers:

300-Hour Yoga Therapy & Pranayama Teacher Training
Runs September 2025 – July 2026
£2,990 full payment or £3,490 with instalments, a £950 deposit is required to secure a spot for September training.

800-Hour IAYT-Accredited Yoga Therapy Teacher Training
Runs May 2025 – April 2027
£4,950 full payment or £5,250 with instalments
Includes monthly modules, intensives, global guest lecturers, and accreditation through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).

These training programmes are uniquely designed to blend the ancient practices of yoga, breath, and Ayurveda with a clinical understanding of modern-day health challenges. Whether you're a yoga teacher, wellness professional, or carer in a therapeutic role, these courses will give you the tools to support others in a deeply personalised way.

Advanced Face & Body Rejuvenation.

Neveskin by Artemis is an innovative treatment system that uses thermic shock technology to restore, contour, and rejuvenate the body—non-invasively and completely naturally. Already widely celebrated across the US, Canada, and Europe, Neveskin is now available at Westbourne Medical Studios as part of our advanced, whole-body approach to wellness and self-care.

This cutting-edge therapy works by alternating warm and cold temperatures across targeted areas of the face and body, stimulating your body’s natural biological processes—without damaging tissue, causing discomfort, or requiring downtime. Using a hand-held wand, our trained therapists deliver a deeply soothing experience that can help reduce fat, tighten skin, improve tone, and restore radiance.

Neveskin is completely non-invasive and suitable for a wide range of clients, including those with sensitive skin. Most clients find the treatment deeply relaxing and often describe it as one of the most comfortable therapies they’ve experienced. Each session is tailored to your needs and goals, with visible results that improve with a course of treatments.

At Westbourne, we’re proud to offer the following Neveskin treatments:

Neveskin – Face Lifting & Contouring
Rejuvenate the face, jawline, and neck with improved tone, lift, and glow. Ideal pre-event or as part of an anti-ageing course.

Neveskin – Body Toning
Target areas of loose or sagging skin and restore firmness. Particularly beneficial post-pregnancy or following weight loss.

Neveskin – Body Slimming
Reduce stubborn fat deposits and smooth body contours through natural fat cell elimination (apoptosis), with no downtime.

Neveskin by Artemis is a safe, science-led way to restore confidence and comfort in your own skin. Book a consultation to explore which treatment is right for you.

At Westbourne Medical Studios, our Emotional Healing sessions offer a deeply therapeutic approach to understanding how unresolved emotions and past trauma can manifest physically in the body. It is now widely recognised that emotional stress plays a significant role in the onset and progression of many health conditions.

This calming, one-to-one session takes place on the treatment couch, where we gently explore the emotional roots of physical or psychological discomfort. Guided by an experienced practitioner, you’ll be supported in identifying and releasing stored emotional energy—helping to create space for recovery, resilience, and restored balance.

Emotional Healing is ideal for those who feel "stuck," overwhelmed, or affected by past experiences they haven’t yet been able to process. It’s a safe, respectful space to reconnect with yourself, relieve internal tension, and support whole-person wellbeing—body, mind, and spirit.