Meet the Team
At Willow & Water, our work is driven by a shared passion for professional holistic wellness treatments as means of promoting total wellbeing and health.
Each of us brings unique expertise, dedication, and heart to the work we do.
We constantly see and stand by the transformative power of massage, Organic, non-toxic beauty products, & Ancient nutrition practices.
Get to know the people who make Willow & Water’s mission possible.
James
Holistic Therapies Specialist & founder of ‘Willow and Water’ Est. 2016
With nearly 30 years of experience in complementary therapies, James Morris is a dedicated practitioner, researcher, and advocate for holistic well-being.
A skilled therapist with advanced training in therapeutic and holistic massage, as well as sports, remedial, and pregnancy massage, James combines hands-on expertise with a deep understanding of sports science, addressing mobility issues and connective tissue disorders.
In addition, James is a certified personal trainer, specialising in chronic pain management and hypermobility conditions.
His programs blend rehabilitative exercise with holistic principles to empower clients toward sustainable mobility and strength.
His work also extends to cosmetic science and dermatology, focusing on skin repair using his range of balms and formulations.
Rooted in evidence-based practice, his work unites traditional and modern medicine, grounded in the holistic connection between mind, body, and spirit.
James’ contributions earned him a prestigious Fellowship at the Royal Society of Medicine (2018), recognising his research and advocacy in the field.
James holds a BSc (Hons) and multiple accreditations, including memberships with the Federation of Holistic Therapists, ITEC, International Institute for Complementary Therapists, and leading aromatherapy associations.
His mission is simple: Provide therapy and products that deliver real, measurable benefits—backed by science, rooted in compassion, and tailored to the specific needs of an individual.
Misha
For over 35 years, Misha has dedicated her life to helping people overcome disease, eliminate pain, get fast relief from not just symptoms but help bodies return to their natural state.
She believes quality of life far outweighs length of life.
Her unique holistic & intuitive approach combines massage therapy with science-backed nutrition.
Her methods have earned endorsements from:
• UCOL Exercise and Sports Science
• Professional athletes
• Medical professionals
• 100% Satisfied client feedback across all walks of life
Misha has worked alongside specialists in their fields, undertaken copious amounts of independent research, clinical study & has accumulated over 35 years of hands experience including 28 years of nutrition specialized knowledge and has helped her clients get completely free from:
• Cancer
• Chronic inflammation
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Cellulitis
• Acne
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Hair loss
• Iron & B12 deficiency
• Insomnia
• Obesity
• Weight fluctuations
• Bloating
• Irritable bowel
• Lethargy
• Hormonal imbalances
• Candida
• Medications for depression, & anxiety
• Alcohol and drug abuse
Her massage practice combines:
• Advanced deep tissue sports massage techniques
• Myofascial release for chronic pain relief
• Silicone cupping
• Hot stone
Misha is certified in Human Biology, holds a Comprehensive First Aid Certificate as a first responder in an emergency situation & freelancers as a sports medic.
She is is undertaking Krav Maga training, & keeps fit with walking, swimming, dancing, gymnastics strength/flexibility training and roller skates for fun!
History
Misha started out as a ballerina for 6 years, which corrected a musculoskeletal imbalance in her legs.
Trained in Rhythmic Gymnastics 2yrs & qualified member of the Tumbling Squad, was also employed to train young children in gymnastic fitness conditioning.
She also played competitive Netball, trained as a Lifeguard, has her blue tip in Taekwondo(The art of self defense).
Aged 10 Misha was introduced to and taught the healing benefits of massage by a family member.
During this time her father(an Olympic cyclist qualifier aged 18) became her coach for 5 years.
After many race wins, was thrust into the professional world of sports where she had advanced training in nutrition and sports massage. At 15 qualified for the Junior Women's World Cycling Championships.
Those early experiences taught her the profound power of combining movement, massage and nutrition, igniting her lifelong mission to use natural remedies for healing and regeneration.
Being hypermobile & double-jointed led to frequent injuries.
Misha learned firsthand what the body needs to recover from illnesses or trauma, whether from sports accidents, general injuries or daily stresses.
Mishas training & experience in extreme sports spans several decades & she developed a unique Fitness Program FleXitone™️ which was successfully approved & endorsed by the Universal College of Learning, who stated "It's better than Pilates".
Misha has clients ranging from world-class athletes to busy parents, including:
• Olympic and Commonwealth Games qualifiers
• Professional rugby & football players, Martial Artists, Personal Trainers
• Dancers, musicians, and performers
• Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers
• Children recovering from injuries
• Seniors seeking pain relief
Clients consistently report:
✓ Significant pain reduction
✓ Improved mobility and flexibility
✓ Better sleep and stress management
✓ Faster recovery from injuries
✓ Enhanced athletic performance
Misha works intuitively to identify and address problem areas some clients don't know exist.