"healthy, happy people make healthy, happy communities..."
We are healers who work collectively to share our skills in a way that is affordable and accessible to everyone who wants it.
"...and healthy, happy communities make healthy, happy people!"
We work together for the benefit of the community because life is better when others around us are happy. We use small grants to run community-lead projects, offer discounted rates to those who need it and partner with other organisations to reach people in crisis.
By choosing to have your treatment with us, you are supporting an ethical business. Our therapies are always charged at market rates, but as a social enterprise we reinvest all of our profits into projects for social change.
And all the products we use are cruelty-free, locally sourced and eco-friendly, because we take responsibility for our impact on the planet.
We like to work as a collective and value the input of the community. If you'd like to get involved, please Get In Touch - we'd love to hear from you.
team
Ama Asomaning
Director
Hi, I'm Ama. I'm very excited to be a director of In Touch, a group of brave and beautiful people that provide sorely needed mind/body relief to so many wonderful souls. From supporting those labouring to find sanctuary in this country to our work with the wider community and our elders, I'm proud to be part of this wonderful enterprise. I bring to the table bags of enthusiasm and creative thinking, community focus and a dash of legal background. As well as using and believing in Complementary Therapies, I have a keen interest in community power and justice.
Jessica Morris
Director, Therapist, Teacher
Jessica is one of the founding members of In Touch and is also our project manager and bodyworker. She has dedicated the last 15 years to honing her skills as a therapist and teacher, and to making her work equally accessible to all members of the community. She is passionate about human rights, freedom of movement and challenging health inequalities in our society. She has a great love and respect for her local community of Chapeltown, where she has lived for over 20 years.
Lisa Labate-Paez
Director
Lisa is a vegan nutritionist, animal rights activist and mother of 3. As a community member and health practitioner, she understands the importance of self care, and the many challenges that can get in the way of it. She loves In Touch for its community spirit and our commitment to equalising access to high quality healthcare.
Max Lawson
Director
Max is a trans man, working in the Health and Social Care Sector as a Social Prescriber. He adopts a person centred and compassion-focused approach to his work in the areas of mental health, finances, housing and social connection. Max also founded Transcend CIC, who are committed to working with others to better their understanding and awareness of trans issues, including trans health. Max is highly motivated by the challenge of equalising access to services across marginalised communities, and brings to In Touch a great enthusiasm for our cause.
Cathy Griffiths
Director
Cathy is a devoted advocate for community health, with a professional background that bridges social work and holistic therapy. With over 30 years’ experience as a social worker, health advocate and community development worker, Cathy gained valuable insights into the challenges faced by individuals and families in vulnerable communities. Her passion for holistic health led her to become a homeopath, where she now integrates natural healing with her commitment to community well-being. As a Director at In Touch Health, Cathy brings a unique combination of care, empathy, and strategic leadership. She is motivated by a deep desire to foster healthier communities and support individuals in leading fulfilling lives.
working for the community
a Community Interest Company
We began in 2012 by volunteering massage for PAFRAS, a pioneering charity that supports refugees and asylum seekers. We also volunteered for OPAL, who support older people to remain independent. Seeing the benefit of what we were doing, we registered as a Community Interest Company in 2013 and ran projects with Touchstone, Hamara Women’s Centre, Behno and Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
In 2017 we worked with the social prescribing agency Connect Well to provide a range of holistic therapies for people on low income in LS7 and LS8. We set up a treatment room at St Martin’s Medical Practice and began to enter the medical world - until Covid-19 interrupted it all.
After several years’ disruption, we are building our way back up again, to serve our community once more.
We have just been awarded £10,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to run the Personal Empowerment Project (PEP)
The aim of PEP is to help people out of pain and into a place of health. We believe that knowledge is power, and by helping people understand their bodies, we will empower them to maintain their own good health. With plenty of guidance and support. By providing group exercise classes for local adults and asylum seekers, we will build bridges across communities and promote support, friendship and togetherness. We will also be providing a number of free massage therapy sessions for asylum seekers and older people over the year.
partner organisations
