My passion is that everyone can have a healthy body & mind
I hold a qualification of BSc (Honours) Physiotherapy of 18 years with a particular specialism in musculoskeletal injuries throughout my career. I have spent most of my career working within the military environment and then proceeded to work in the private sector, from there, I moved to a more holistic model.
Having my extensive physiotherapy knowledge as a base has enabled me to transition to include many alternative therapies. These include working with Acupuncture, Ashtanga /Vinyasa flow yoga and looking after golfers through yoga classes, personal training and other complementary therapies – EFT, Reiki, Oxygen Advantage breathwork, HeartMath, Meditation & Relaxation.
My background of Physiotherapy and being a current yoga teacher and Personal trainer allow me to not only help golfers achieve their maximum potential in a golf swing, but also to work with people of all abilities in day to day activities. I saw an opportunity for “Yoga for Golfers” to empower the golfer with knowledge and education about how so much of yoga can be carried over to the game of golf. I have been credited with amazing results, some of which you can see in my testimonials.
A brief history of my personal health challenges: I suffered 10 concussions over a 15 year period; got diagnosed at a young age with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS aka PCOS); was finally diagnosed in my 30’s with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTs).
Due to multiple mental and physical traumas over the decades, I have used complimentary therapies on myself including Emotional Freedon Technique (EFT), yoga, meditation, reiki and breathwork. I now use these tools in my practice from a holistic approach as and when I feel it would benefit a client and have had very good results.
As a result of my health challenges, I have also extensively researched and trained up on the Ketogenic diet, which has had a profound impact on both my mental and physical health in a positive way. I have completed multiple certification courses in this area. I have also run multiple events around the UK, with speakers from around the world attending, to help people better understand the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet to mental and physical health, plus running classes locally.
I learnt a long time ago, “the body is anti-fragile” and it’s something I try to focus on. I was advised by a consultant rheumatolgist, that hEDS would’nt kill me, it would just give me a miserable life – I chose to ignore this comment and am grateful for how far I have come and how much I have learned. I am humbled by the results I get with clients and the new lease of life they experience.
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment with me, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Qualifications
- Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- BA (Hons) German & Sports Science
- Society of Orthopaedic Medicine modules A & B
- Acupuncture training (British Medical Acupuncture Society)
- Yoga (Yoga Alliance UK) – Ashtanga and Vinyasa flow
- Oxygen Advantage Breath work instructor certificate
- Diploma (Distinction) Personal training
- Mediation (Diploma)
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner Certificate
- Reiki Level 1 & 2
- Certified in Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health clinicians
- Certified in Nutrtion Networks Medical Pathway
- Ambassador for Nutrition Network
Anon
Seek the treasure you value the most dearly; if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain
