Amanda Jackson-Russell
Advanced Professional MemberLocation | 1 Frobisher Way, Goring-By-Sea, WORTHING, West Sussex, BN12 6EU, UK. |
Telephone | 01903 530 861 |
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Skills
Abstracting, copy-editing, copywriting, proofreading, research, rewriting, writing
Media
Books, company literature, illustrated books, journals, magazines, multi-author books, online materials
Qualifications and awards
BSc Human Physiology, PhD Neuroscience, yoga instructor (Dip. BWY; inc. meditation and mindfulness), hypnotherapist (Dip. CBH/HPD), healing (MNFSH, Reiki Master)
Experience
Freelance since 1995; freelance editor, Medical Action Communications, 1998–2005; medical writer, Medeva Pharma, 1992–95; editor, Dorling Kindersley, 1990–92
Recent clients
Medical Action Communications (now Innovex), NDA Regulatory Science, Oxford University Press, PasTest Online, HealthEd Ltd, Basidian Ltd, Rapp Ltd
Subjects
Biology (general, human, physiology), medicine (general, academic/research, clinical, complementary/alternative, popular, psychiatry), medical specialisms (neurology/neurosciences, pharmacology), natural history, New Age/mind, body, spirit/divination, self-help/popular psychology, yoga
In-depth knowledge of human physiology, brain/nervous system, yoga and meditation/mindfulness. Broad knowledge of alternative/complementary medical therapies. Particular interests: brain–immune link (psychoneuroimmunology), the 'emotional brain', energy medicine (e.g. acupressure, shiatsu, spiritual healing, reiki, energy psychology, meridian therapy), mind–body medicine (e.g. hypnotherapy, biofeedback, the relaxation response). Other qualifications: cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapist (Dip. CBH); emotional freedom techniques (EFT); aromatherapy (ITEC). Other interests: stress management, personal development.