My fascination with the psychology of place, spirituality, and the environment has been lifelong.
It started early in my childhood, was later housetrained through traditional education and a BA in Human Geography, and rewilded through an extensive period of inner work.
From around the age of 10, I had another calling - to perform. Following University, I plunged headlong into international career as an actor and theatre maker on stage and screen. I had a blessed career and count myself very lucky to have seen the world, worked with amazing people, all the while immersing myself in the deep craft of performance. To cultivate the spontanteity, presence, rooted imagination and creativity that a storyteller requires, I tried just about every form of inner work I could access. This included years of Jungian analysis, yoga, meditation, Feldencrais, Alexander Technique, Bowen and so on. I eventually discovered Nei Gong, the ancient Chinese wisdom tradition and self cultivation method, which blew everything else out of the water.
As I was discovering this system, I became a father, married, moved out of London and gradually stepped back from acting into teaching, coaching and mentoring. Qi Gong led to the discovery of Feng Shui and its associated arts such as Ba Zi and Yi Ching. These subjects became an obsession - I felt like they were connecting me back into my deepest childhood curiosity. This, of course, as I accompanied my own children through their early childhood.
My love of the Wisdom Arts arts led to intensive training and mentorship with a number of established Feng Shui masters in the UK and abroad. I founded Lifehouse in 2020, and it has been a huge pleasure to build my Feng Shui practice over recent years. I am now a UK accredited consultant and an active affiliate member of the International Feng Shui Association.
Through my work and ongoing training, i am increasingly curious as to how our most ancient wisdom can be in dialogue with contemporary issues. I supplement my classical training with self directed studies and one-off courses in areas such as regenerative architecture, ecological design, interior design, adjacent culture, psychology, history and mythology.
Relevant training and experience
- BA (Hons) Geography at University College London
- Qualified Qi Gong Instructor through a three-year intensive Qi Gong Certification with Lotus Nei Gong International .
- Additional training and mentorship from Damo Mitchell and Sophie Johnson of Lotus Nei Gong
- Extensive Ba Zi and Feng Shui training with Richard Ashworth, and Lily Chung, as well as additional courses with Howard Choy, Stephen Skinner and Liu Ming.
- Accredited consultant and speaker with the UK Feng Shui Society
- Affiliated Member of the London Chapter of the International Feng Shui Association
- Qi Gong Instructor at The Mothership, Javeriana University Bogota, Essex University and Rose Bruford College. Assistant instructor at Bonhays Meditation Centre
- Feng Shui writings published though Ideal Home, The Sherborne Times and others
- Design courses and theatre-making mentorship through platforms such as the Young Vic Studio, Cheek by Jowl, National Theatre Studio
- Around 12 professional productions in the role of theatre-maker / designer
- 15 years experience in the theatre, performing in over 25 major cities worldwide
- Forest Garden Design course with the Agroforestry Trust.
- Various workshops in Narrative Therapy, Jungian Studies, Interior Design, Neuroarchitecture, Regenerative Ecology, Permaculture, Shamanism, Insight Meditation etc
When I'm not Feng Shui-ing you will find me goofing around with my children, noodling on the piano, cooking, sketching, photographing, wild swimming, walking my dogs, reading, renovating our 17th century Forge and occasionally escaping to the cinema.
How we could work together.
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Classes
Every four weeks, I run group classes on the foundations of Feng Shui, Astrology and Divination.
Ba Zi Reading + Life Path Guidance
I offer one-to-one sessions exploring your inner nature, life path, and ways to bring them into alignment.
Feng Shui + Design Consultations
This program of sessions in which we discover a rooted, creative vision for how to evolve your space.
Links and affiliations
Lotus Nei Gong International
LifeHouse is affiliated with Lotus Nei Gong International. This is the school of Damo Mitchell, a teacher, author and researcher of the Internal Arts of Asia.
International Feng Shui Association
LifeHouse is an Affiliate of the International Feng Shui Association, a passionate community of academics, experts and practitioners spearheading the global cultivation, awareness and appreciation of Feng Shui
Feng Shui Society
Ryan is an accredited consultant with the The Feng Shui Society, the leading independent Feng Shui registration organisation for professional consultants in the UK and Europe.
International Feng Shui Guild
Ryan's training is certified by The International Feng Shui Guild - a professional membership organization for Feng Shui consultants and schools.