London Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026
Wednesday 11 February 2026 | Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Dr Denise Tiran
CEO and Education Director, Expectanc
Expectancy was founded by Dr Denise Tiran HonDUniv FRCM MSc RM, an internationally acclaimed authority on maternity complementary therapies. Denise pioneered complementary therapies as a midwifery specialism in the 1980s and at the University of Greenwich, where she developed one of the UK’s first complementary therapy degrees. She has treated almost 6000 pregnant women, taught courses for over 4000 midwives and helped around 100 NHS trusts to introduce complementary therapy services. She has undertaken several research studies, published many books and written guidelines for practice for the Royal College of Midwives. She regularly teaches in Japan, Hong Kong and elsewhere overseas.
Denise was awarded a prestigious Fellowship from the Royal College of Midwives in 2018 and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Greenwich in 2020 in recognition of her 40 years’ work in this specialist field.
In addition to designing and delivering our complementary therapy courses, Denise prepares and supports midwives to develop their own private practices. Study complementary therapies with us to become one of our “endorsed by Expectancy” midwives. Or complete our Certificate in Midwifery Business Studies and join us as an Expectancy Associate Member.
