ABOUT ME

 A bit more info about me and my work...

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Supporting the whole of you, mind, body and feet!

As a yoga therapist, somatic practitioner and clinical reflexologist, I use nervous system informed, mind-body therapies to help people feel stronger, healthier, happier and more at ease in themselves.

My approach has developed through 20 years of experience in holistic healthcare, alongside my own lived experience of navigating chronic pain, stress and overwhelm and I know first hand how much things can change with the right support and resources.

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My Background

​I’ve worked in a variety of healthcare settings since first qualifying as a reflexologist, initially in a busy Holistic Health Centre alongside my role as a nursing assistant in Oncology Outpatients. During my 8 years at the centre, I

specialised in Women's Health and Cancer support and also gained extensive experience supporting people living with anxiety, stress, pain, fatigue.

An accident in my early twenties had left me with chronic pain and restricted mobility and working alongside other complementary therapists confirmed my belief that holistic healthcare is essential in achieving and maintaining wellbeing. This has been further reinforced through my time as a therapist at a Macmillan Wellbeing Centre, where I see first hand how mind–body therapies can beautifully complement conventional medicine.

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Yoga therapy and somatics

I’d initially dismissed yoga for myself, thinking that it was only for super fit, bendy people! During my pregnancy I realised yoga really is something that is accessible to everyone, whatever your ability, body shape, size, level of flexibility, emotional state or life experience. The understanding that yoga is so much more than postures, pushed me to explore yoga therapeutically to support my own recovery.

I became increasingly aware of how many children were struggling with stress, anxiety and trauma, and how difficult it could be for families to access the right support. Yoga therapy helped both me and my son navigate our way through challenging times and this experience inspired me to train so I could offer that same support to others. I qualified as a Yoga Therapist for Children and Young People, which led me into further yoga therapy and somatic trainings so I could support people of all ages.

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My Approach

Through this work I developed a deep interest in the nervous system and how it shapes our physical and emotional health and I now offer an integrated mind body approach that combines yoga therapy, somatic practices, reflexology and nervous system-informed work.

My focus is on creating a safe, supportive space where you can gently connect with your body, build awareness, recover, and move forward to where you want to be.

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Community

Alongside my private practice, I am invested in community work, recently completing a 2 year project, making affordable, quality therapies, workshops and programmes accessible to all - something I continue to support through my private work.

As a Yoga4health teacher, I also social prescribing programmes through the Yoga in Healthcare Alliance

recently completing a project delivering free 10 week courses across Manchester, for people at risk of type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and social isolation.

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Retreats

Since 2015 I have also been running educational and self care retreats for therapists and non therapists, as Co-founder of Equilibrio. See here for more information if you are looking to invest some time in yourself in the beautiful setting of Ronda, Spain!

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Outside of work...

I love singing and music, family, friends, walks, festivals, finding joy where I can and sunshine - maybe not living in the best place for that last one! Oh and my crazy cockapoo and super slinky puss cat are also an important part of my life!