The Balanced Health Clinic

The Balanced Health Clinic is a family run business in the heart of the historic city of Peel in the Isle of Man, started by John Williams in 1987 and later joined by his daughter – Isabel Machado-Williams in 2007, who took over the practice in 2017. Over the years, John has mainly been referred to as “The Back Man of Peel”, and his treatment skills, along with his friendly, warm and attentive personality has resulted in a very successful practice and wonderfully loyal clients.

John and Isabel practice integrative therapy, an approach that doesn’t rely on either-or methods in healthcare. Instead, it emphasizes integrating positive lifestyle choices to enhance overall well-being. By preventing chronic conditions, this approach not only benefits many lives but also allows healthcare professionals to focus on individuals with more significant health concerns.

Balanced Health Clinic

Isabel MACHADO-WILLIAMS Dip ASK, ITEC, CCTT

Isabel, John’s daughter, is a second-generation practitioner of Systematic Kinesiology, having over 15 years experience at the diploma level. Alongside her proficiency in Craniosacral Therapy, NLP, Hypnotherapy, and Nutritional Therapy, she has dedicated over 16 years to extensive training in Celtic-Shamanic Medicine Energy.

Before immersing herself in holistic health practices, Isabel pursued a career as a web and software developer from 2001 to 2017, gaining diverse experience across various industries in Ireland, the UK, and the Isle of Man. Her journey into holistic health began in 2007 when whilst training, she started working part-time at the Balanced Health Clinic, which was founded by her father, John. She gradually took over the clinic’s management in 2017.

Isabel’s fascination with Kinesiology ignited at the age of nine, when her father, then a neurosurgical nurse, established the Balanced Health Clinic. Struggling with severe asthma throughout her childhood, Isabel found relief through her father’s introduction of hypnosis and Kinesiology-based nutrition and breathing techniques. By the age of 15, her asthma significantly improved, granting her newfound freedom from its constraints.

Moreover, Isabel utilised Kinesiology and Hypnotherapy techniques to manage other health issues such as IBS and dysmenorrhea, as well as to navigate significant life events including academic milestones and personal challenges.

At 17, Isabel endured a major back injury that persisted into her 20s, profoundly impacting her daily life. Embracing her father’s treatment finally led to remarkable improvement in her back condition, fueling her passion for understanding and treating back ailments through modalities like Kinesiology, Craniosacral Therapy, and Ishta Spinal Touch.

These transformative experiences with natural health modalities have fueled Isabel’s fervor for guiding clients toward holistic well-being through integrative therapies.

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Membership at Diplomate Level, Kinesiology Association (K.A) UK
  • Cranio Sacral Society
  • Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
  • Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)

Qualifications & Certificates

  • Systematic Kinesiology Diplomate Level, The Academy of Systematic Kinesiology (T.A.S.K), (2018) UK
  • Systematic Kinesiology Practitioner Level, The Academy of Systematic Kinesiology (T.A.S.K), (2015) UK
  • Cranio Sacral Therapy II (2014), Upledger Institute UK
  • Anatomy & Physiology Level 3 Diploma (2015), ITEC UK
  • Phlebotomy Skills Level 3 Advanced (2018), J Marchent, UK
  • Phlebotomy Skills Level 3 (2017), One Awards UK
  • Clinically Certified Thermography Technician, Level 1 (2023), American College of Clinical Thermography
  • Nutritional Therapist Level V Diploma (2015), Health Sciences Academy, UK
  • Bereavement Support Volunteer (2016), IOM
  • Level III Diploma in Indian Head Massage (2004), Milton Keynes College UK
  • Celtic Shamanic Traditional Healing (2007-2019), White Serpent Teachings, UK/IOM
  • Sacred Celebrant (2023), Sacred Celebrant Academy, UK
  • Couples and Naming Ceremonies (2023), Civil Ceremonies Ltd, UK
  • How to Conduct a Handfasting Ceremony, Sacred Celebrants Academy (2022), UK
  • Celtic Funerary Rites, White Serpent Teachings (2019), UK/IOM
  • Dowsing for Health (2015), David Leesley, IOM
  • Third Degree Seichim Reiki (2006), Shireen Massani UK
  • Third Degree Reiki (2005), Shireen Massani UK
  • Usui Reiki (2002), Ranjini Woodhouse, UK

John Williams RN Neuro Cert, DHC, Lic ASK

John Williams RN Neuro Cert, DHC, Lic ASK, has been practicing Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy and Systematic Kinesiology for over 35 years.

In 1971, he entered the nursing profession in the UK originally working within ICU (now called the ITU or Intensive Therapy Unit) and then later specialising in Neuro Medicine and Neuro Surgery.

By 1981, John was working in London as the Deputy Officer in a rehabilitation hostel for those with mental disorders. In the mid-1980s, he worked with juvenile delinquents and studied child psychology in Liverpool.

He moved to the Isle of Man in 1984, working for the White Hoe Hospital as a nurse, and also co-owned a small elderly care home in Peel with his wife. In 1986, John qualified as a Hypnotherapist with London City & Guilds and, by 1989, had reached T.A.S.K. Systematic Kinesiology Teacher/Practitioner level.

Throughout the years, John has become a practitioner of Systematic Kinesiology, CranioSacral and Ishta Spinal Touch therapies, as well as many energy therapy techniques.  He has co-trained counsellors for Cruse Bereavement Care on the Isle of Man, taught Kinesiology, Hypnotherapy and Craniosacral Therapy to many people.

Qualifications & Certificates

  • RN Neuro Certificate, Sefton Area Health Authority, Walton Hospital Liverpool UK
  • Kinesiology Diploma Level, The Academy of Systematic Kinesiology (T.A.S.K) UK
  • CranioSacral Therapy II, Upledger Institute UK
  • Diploma Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy, Counselling Skills, Applied Psychodynamics and Psychotherapy, UK Training College of Hypnotherapy & Counselling
  • Hypnotherapy and Counselling, City & Guilds of London Institute
  • Ishta Spinal Touch, UK
  • Bio Mechanics Technician Cert, Bio Mechanics Foundation UK
John Williams and Isabel Machado-Williams