Bideford HQ venue

Venue Address:
Unit 1A Fletcher Industrial Estate 
Clovelly Rd
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3EU
Directions (We are the long white buildiing next door to Blights Garage & opposite Krempel Factory) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1seTsuZYeJGMZWYs6

Parking:
There is a FREE car park available at this venue. 
As you travel down Clovelly Rd (From Asda/Atlantic Village) you turn off immediately before  Blights Garage (Pridham Pl) & access to our carpark is on the left as you approach Faceedge, turn sharp left by the large green container.

Accessibility:  
There is disabled options at the training venue

Class size:
We take a maximum of 6 students per class in this venue & will run most courses on a one to one basis

Public Transport:  
There are bus stops outside the training venue that runs from the Quay to Atlantic Village.
The nearest train station is Barnstaple (approx 12.5 miles).

Accommodation:  
There are hotels and B&B’s close to the training venue. Premier Inn, Bideford is 0.7 miles, located at Atlantic Village.

Refreshments:
Hot & cold drinks available at the centre. 
There is a Spar shop located within Blights Garage, next door, that sell a range of sandwiches and pies, as well as a Costa machine.
We are also just over 0.5 miles from Atlantic Village with Costa, Starbucks, McDonalds, Brewers Fayre & Asda.

Karen Ashton - Founder & director
Karen Ashton (formerly Kilminster) is the visionary founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy. Inspired by her own training experiences and keen observations of her students' needs, Karen built the business from the ground up. Having been a business owner previously, as well as an office manager and qualified accountant, she utilised these skills sets to set up this academy. She meticulously crafts all training materials, ensuring they meet industry standards, whether for online courses, accredited programs, or VTCT qualifications. Each course offers comprehensive, high-quality content, maintaining consistent excellence across all formats.
Originally based in Swindon, Wiltshire, Holistic Therapies Training Academy has been featured in the Swindon Advertiser, and Karen has shared her insights on Swindon Radio. In 2011, seeking a better work-life balance for her family, Karen relocated with her two sons to her hometown of Bideford, Devon. This move marked a new chapter, with the business flourishing in North Devon. What began as a single mother's effort to create a better life for her children has grown into a thriving academy. Karen's dedication allowed her to balance work with family time, often taking school holidays off to be with her boys.
Today, with her sons grown up, Karen continues to mentor aspiring therapists, guiding them to achieve their own work-life balance and business success. Her journey from financial independence to becoming a mentor exemplifies her drive and determination. As the academy thrives, Karen now focuses on restoring her own work-life balance, embodying the adage, "From small acorns grow big oaks."
From her garden cabin to running a fully-equipped training academy, Karen's story is a testament to her resilience and passion for helping others succeed.
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Karen also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek' is also an author, Vlogger, course writer and she is currently working on her 2nd publication.
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