ABOUT ME

My journey to becoming a manual therapist was a long one. I originally trained as an academic, gaining my PhD in Philosophy. It was an incredible experience - I became a published author, taught at universities in the UK and Canada, and got to travel all over the world to present my ideas at conferences. But deep down I had the niggling feeling that this career path wasn't really for me. Following a back injury which left me completely unable to walk, I had somewhat of an epiphany in A&E - I knew that what I needed was the power of touch, and yet all the doctors around me were only interested in what they could prescribe to numb the pain. That night I decided to retrain. I first qualified as a Massage Therapist, then as an Osteopath, and I am currently training with SIRPA (Stress Illness Recovery Practitioners’ Association) to broaden my skillset even further.

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Yoga and movement, on the other hand, have been a huge part of my life for many years. After submitting my PhD, I escaped to Sacred Sounds Yoga, a wonderful yoga school in New York City (sadly now closed due to the pandemic), to take some time out and deepen my practice. I trained as a teacher there, and so now it is my great privilege to be able to share my practice with you. Since then, my work in injury rehabilitation has shown me first-hand that movement needs to be accessible to all, and I am dedicated to making that a reality. 

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Outside of my work, I adore cooking - food is a source of nourishment and joy, and I love how it brings people together. I'm also mum to two gorgeous little boys, and you will often find us romping on the Sussex Downs with our bonkers border collie.

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My teaching and treatments emphasise movement and touch as fundamental to human health. I look forward to sharing this empowering approach with you.