Anita Hayes has a background in hospice nursing and is a graduate of CTET school in London. She works full time as a craniosacral therapist and practices in Co. Clare and Dublin. She was a full time carer for 11 years and is a founding member of Ciunas, a low cost complementary care centre in Co. Clare for family carers. She is the founder of the Irish Seed Savers Association and has worked extensively on food security issues. She is an avid gardener and a keen cook. She is an experienced tutor and supervisor in biodynamic craniosacral therapy.