My first career was contemporary dance, which I loved, but in 1994, while I was at university, I injured my knee and back.

At that point, I discovered the power of Pilates, and I will always be grateful for the weekly remedial sessions I had, as they were crucial to my recovery.

However, something else happened during those sessions that changed the course of my life. I had witnessed other dancers who were injured, and I became aware then that I wanted to be able to help others. I re-trained as a Pilates teacher, and my career took off.

My passion is to help others

I trained in all things health, fitness, healing, and bodywork, which gave me the knowledge and skills that I needed to support people recovering from injury. My career path was determined, and as my reputation grew, I began working internationally with many wonderful people.

Through my clients’ recommendations to their friends and colleagues I was very busy. For example, I introduced Gary Barlow to Pilates. We worked together rehabilitating his back after he climbed Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief.  I had the pleasure of working with him and his wife for over seven years. 

My experience has helped other artists, such as Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant, and Pink Floyd, stay on top of their game with my intuitive bodywork and healing practices. To sing on stage, you need more than just a voice coach.

I’m particularly proud of my work assisting the head physiotherapist at Cirque Du Soleil on four tours around Argentina. I provided physical therapy, posture correction, and Pilates and Yoga classes in between shows. This experience helped me deepen my understanding of how our body and mind impact each other. 

Always learning to help others better

I’m always striving to understand the mind-body connection so that I can help my clients more effectively. In 2017, I realised I wanted to understand how our minds work even more, and went on to study stress management, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and psychological trauma. I hold a Level 3 counselling certificate and am currently pursuing my advanced counselling training. 

I’ve been working in private practice for more than twenty years, and in 2022, I worked for a school counselling service in Ealing for two years, supporting girls and young women with their mental health challenges. 

I now support people with anxiety disorders, trauma, and chronic health conditions. 

My journey is ongoing, and I am excited about the new opportunities this next chapter of my life is bringing and the people I will be able to help with my skills and experience.