Margella Salmins BSc (Hons) - Yes to Life Help Centre Operator - Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor - Middlesex University Bachelor of Medicine (Beijing) - Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The five year training included acupuncture, herbal medicine and associated therapies as well as western medical diagnostic and clinical skills.  Margella also holds certificates in Therapeutic Healing, Advanced Reiki and Macrobiotic Healing.

She volunteers time to assist in the running of the Help Centre and responding to calls.

Clare McLusky BSc (Hons) - Project Leader, One-to-One and Help Centre Operator - Clare trained as an Occupational Therapist and has spent a number of years in the NHS and community health, during which time she has established and developed several important community projects within the statutory and voluntary sectors. Personal experience of cancer led her to the work of Dr Rosy Daniel with whom she recently trained as a Health Creation Mentor, a support service for cancer patients.

She volunteers time to assist in the running of the Help Centre and responding to calls.

Amy Trotter is our Events Coordinator/Office Administrator and Help Centre Administrator. Amy graduated from Leeds University in July 2009 before joining the team in August. During her time at University Amy worked weekends and holidays gaining Administrative and Events experience. Amy also spent time working in a range of capacities for a number of charities including Amnesty and Oxfam. Amy believes in a holistic approach to cancer treatment, options for people with cancer, and a move towards a more integrated healthcare approach across the board.

We have established an important partnership with Cancer Options, a cancer consultancy centred around Patricia Peat RGN Dip Pall C Dip UTR, an experienced oncology nurse, and Dr Chris Etheridge PhD, BSc (Hons) Chem, BSc (Hons) HerbMed, MNIMH, MCPP, CChem, MRSC, ARCS, DIC. The focus of their work is the provision of help and direction with treatment options, and by working closely with them, we are able to offer a qualified advice service to patients, a significant addition to our support service at this time. Cancer Options are kindly charging Yes to Life very generous discount rates.