Biography

Penny Anne O'Donnell BSc(Hons) London, MRCSLT MASLTIP HPC Reg is a Specialist Speech Language and Voice Therapist, Relaxation Advisor, Clinician and Health and Beauty Writer. Her special clinical interest is Stress, its impact on the voice, general health, and the positive influence relaxation has on all areas of an individual's life. Having worked extensively in the NHS and Education Penny-Anne now consults in Private practice, as a Specialist Speech Language and Voice Therapist and Relaxation Advisor. She working along side G.P's and Ear Nose and Throat surgeons, restoring voice. Her specialist area is stress related voice loss and relaxation therapy. Along with working with Singers Actors and Professional voice users.

Penny Anne Studied Speech Sciences at University College London, London University. She consults at:

• Bupa Parkway Hospital, Solihull
• Bupa Hospital Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield
• Bupa Southbank Hospital, Worcester
• The Warwickshire Nuffield Hospital, Leamington Spa
• The Stratford Private Clinic Stratford Upon Avon
• The Birmingham Nuffield Hospital, Edgbaston

And is also a member of the:

• Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independant Practice
• The Health Professional's Council
• The British Voice Association

Penny-Anne's Calmness Breathing© relaxation technique developed out of a need, a majority of her patients were losing their voices through stress and work life imbalance! Through Penny-Anne's guidance these busy people quickly learnt to relax and develop time for themselves, as they continued to manage jobs, families and commitments. Click here to read testimonials of just how effective the Calmness Breathing© relaxation technique is.

Penny-Anne has produced a sell- out "Breathe you way to Calmness©" DVD, CD & VHS, which includes simple effective and portable relaxation ideas. Penny Anne provides In- House training for Companies Educational Establishments and Special Interest Groups. She has lectured for the G.P postgraduate training programme, run seminars for schools on Relaxed Revision, Interview Technique, Stress Management and Teacher's voice care. She is a return guest speaker at cancer support groups on positive thought and stress. Click here to go to our Products section.

Penny Anne writes for a number of magazines, professional journels and medical Websites, including Warwickshire Life, Birmingham Life, Worcestershire Life and West Midlands Life and www.medicdirect.com on ways to access Calmness in our daily lives. She was recently a guest on LBC Radio London advising on De-stressing Christmas and Fearful Flying, along with BBC CWR and BBC WM talking about "Breathe your Way to Calmness". Click here to view a selection of press articles.

Penny Anne has a vibrant and engaging presentation style. Her philosophy on relaxation is simple, befriend your stress, listen to it and adapt accordingly and her realistic approach to what has become a holier than thou subject is refreshing.