After obtaining a degree in Psychology, Sylvie taught Drama at secondary level for a few years before working in the fashion business. She also obtained a Diploma in TEFL in '86 and a Cert Counselling in '88. 

She studied with Cliff Andrews in Norwich, graduating in '92 and is a registered teacher with the Shiatsu Society.  She now has a busy professional practice at the Norwich Clinic and  regularly teaches for the Shiatsu College in Norwich, Edinburgh and Cambridge and has run occasional courses in Sicily.

She also teaches Counselling Skills for the College.