Born in Bristol, England I became interested in psychology whilst suffering from a chronic 'Social Phobia', and reading my first books on the subject at the age of fourteen.
After a few decades and a multitude of life changing experiences I decided to take my passion seriously and trained in counseling at the University of West of England. Focusing primarily on the techniques of Fritz Perls (Gestalt), Dr Carl Rogers (Client-centered).
I then studied the ground-breaking psychological techniques of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) to Master Practitioner level with NLP Co-founder Dr Richard Bandler and world-renown celebrity therapist and weight-loss guru Paul McKenna.
Further breakthroughs came whilst studying as a practitioner then advanced practitioner and trainer of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) with founder and developer Gary Craig.
I then went on to study the original 'tapping' energy method TFT (Thought Field Therapy) alongside the original developers Dr. Roger Callahan and Joanne Callahan, enabling me to diagnose specific Meridian blockages, identify insensitivities and toxins and how to neutralise them along with medication side-effects.
After years of research and experience I have also developed my own energy healing modality 'Quantum Emotional & Physical Release' (QEPR), based on the previous modalities and my discovery of previously undiscovered 'tapping' points that are also very effective for relieving emotional and physical problems.
I have also created a unique and very popular light energy balancing exercise modality called 'Emergizes,' based on my discoveries alongside self -Shiatsu and other powerful Energy Medicine modalities. (*DVD is in production for this.)
I’ve also studied: - hypnosis (with noted expert Michael Breen), the Sedona method, foundational Shiatsu, Thai Body/Foot Massage at the famous Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok, Reiki , 'Developing The Intuitive Mind,' Meditation, Flower Remedies (Bush, Bach) with world authority Clare G. Harvey.
I have worked extensively around the world from Australia to Alaska, helping people from amongst others - American Express, Chevron, Credit Suisse, the American Club and Raffles Hotel.
More recently working for over 4 years as a resident therapist at the multi-award winning - number one destination spa (Conde Naste readers poll) ‘Chiva Som International Health Resort’ in Thailand. I was part of the award winning team that resulted in us winning the 'SpaAsia Crystal Award' 2005 for 'Best Alternative/Complementary Health Centre'.
I have helped many influential people from top CEO’s and Hollywood/Bollywood Movie Stars, to Royalty, Professional Athletes, Supermodels, Pop Stars, even renown top psychologists.
I am in the process of producing a series of books, e-books and DVD’s on subjects such as - weight-loss, ache and pain relief, fear public speaking, stop cravings, quit smoking and stress relief.
I have been featured in numerous publications such as the bestselling book ‘Ultimate Spa and Spa Treatments’, Gala Magazine, Financial Times, Women's Health, Sunday Independent, Luxury Spa Finder, Travel + Leisure, Spa World, SpaAsia, Sydney Morning Herald, Bangkok Post colour supplement and The Nation.
I was featured on the popular Australian Channel Nine hit TV series - ‘Celebrity Overhaul’.
In a recent 'Financial Times' (09/08/08) article by renowned BBC Journalist Michael Buerk who wrote the following about my work at Chiva Som:
'I went to two “holistic” sessions, mainly to snigger. I am the kind of narrow- minded rationalist who finds this New Age stuff screamingly funny. A rather personable chap (Paul Emery) banged on about how he could remove the blocked energy flows in our meridians, mainly, it seemed, by rapping on our eyebrows like a woodpecker. It sounded utter nonsense. The snag was it seemed to work. An Australian chain-smoker instantly pronounced herself cured. There is a perfectly reasonable explanation, I know, but there again ...'