Over the last ten years, Breathe Arts Health Research has delivered their clinically effective Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme for young people aged 7-19 with hemiplegia. Young people work alongside world-renowned Magic Circle magicians and occupational therapists to perform specially selected magic tricks designed to develop hand and arm function, cognitive abilities, self-confidence and independence. This award-winning approach to therapy is grounded in world-class medical research, giving young people access to 78 hours of intensive therapy.
In this exclusive event, Yvonne Farquharson, Breathe’s Managing Director and Founder and Clinical Lead Rebecca Johnson will discuss the programme, including:
- The science and research which underpins this work
- Clinical eligibility
- Referral routes
- How your child could get involved with this life-changing, magical approach to therapy.
You'll also hear first-hand from a previous participant on their lived-experience of the programme, and how it's positively impacted their life.
We look forward to seeing you.
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Joshua Parsons is a media graduate from the University of Winchester, a keen sports fan and a member of the Magic Circle.
When Joshua was younger, he was diagnosed with hemiplegia which gives him a left-sided semi paralysis that has presented many challenges to overcome.
Joshua enjoys sport and had played football for Chelsea's pan-disability squad and most recently has started playing golf and following F1. Before his time at University, Joshua’s achievements were mostly personal ones such as becoming the first person with his type of disability to gain membership to the prestigious Magic Circle.
Joshua has always strived to achieve within his personal life and in school, and has completed his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award, as well as studying for 3 years at the University of Winchester in Media and Communication.
Yvonne is a seasoned and multi award-winning social entrepreneur who specialises in developing creative, research-led programmes to improve healthcare and transform lives. Yvonne has been working in the arts and health sector for thirteen years and during that time has been responsible for leading teams to design and deliver ground-breaking work across the UK and abroad.
Yvonne has gained international recognition for her work in the sector and frequently delivers keynote speeches at health, arts and social enterprise conferences and events globally. She has co-authored papers published in peer-reviewed medical journals and has delivered a Tedx Talk about her work at Breathe. Under Yvonne’s leadership, Breathe has won multiple national awards and gained recognition as a service provider to our National Health Service. Prior to working in the arts and health sector, Yvonne held multiple creative roles at the BBC and ITV.
Rebecca has over 14 years of paediatric experience as an occupational therapist. Rebecca assesses and treats children with a wide range of clinical diagnoses and functional difficulties. She has worked across a range of acute, community and education settings as an advanced clinician and clinical lead across NHS, charitable, not-for-profit, and private sectors. Rebecca has been actively involved with Breathe Arts Health Research since 2016.
Rebecca has a wealth of experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, neurological and congenital upper limb injuries and individuals who have sustained congenital or acquired brain injuries.
Rebecca’s clinical specialisms and specialist interests lie in delivering intensive therapy and early developmental programs which bring together; evidence-based practice, family and child-centred care and arts in health interventions to meet the holistic and psychosocial needs of the young people and their families. Rebecca is passionate about sharing clinical practice and knowledge with other professionals and has spoken and lectured at multiple UK courses and conferences.