What does a typical day look like for you?

My days usually begin with my own movement practice, as I find that exercise energises me and sets the tone for the day ahead.  Most days feature aspects of Pilates and yoga. These are the forms of movement to which I gravitate, as I feel that they connect my mind, body and soul like no other. Beyond this, I like to add resistance training sessions in the gym or getting outdoors to run, cycle, play Padel, swim or ski.  To motivate myself I like to book classes, I find it's always powerful to hand yourself over to another instructor and become immersed in that experience, versus self-directed practice and it helps me to focus on my body and how it is responding.

Teaching is at the heart of what I do, so much of my day is spent working with clients, either 1:1 from my home studio or at APPI clinics, where I also teach small group mat, reformer and Pilates equipment classes.  One day a week I teach at the incredible Future Dreams House breast cancer charity, delivering a hybrid in person and online class for anyone affected by breast cancer and I also support Menopause and Cancer Community Interest Company with Pilates classes and retreats.

Many of the people I work with are navigating recovery from illness, cancer, midlife changes, or simply want to move with greater strength and confidence.  Often this means that they have lost trust in their bodies, are struggling with fatigue and side effects and are out of the habit of moving.  It is always a privilege to be trusted with helping someone use the power of movement medicine to rebuild their life after illness or injury, and part of my role is to understand what their vision for the future is and show them how movement can help to get them there, as well as supporting their overall wellbeing.

Outside the studio, I create and deliver workshops and events for my RebalanceMe and APPI communities.  I am a serial learner, always researching areas that interest me, such as the evidence around exercise after cancer, lymphatic health and nutrition.  This appeals to my creative side, as well as drawing on some of my skills from my previous roles working in the City, so I enjoy putting together resources, workshops and retreats for my RebalanceMe community. 

I love to cook healthy food which nourishes as much as it delights, so I am often in my kitchen making seasonal dishes and dreaming up new combinations for my family, friends and client events. It's all part of my broader approach to wellbeing and I take as much care creating delicious meals as I do planning my classes.

How did your journey as a movement teacher begin and what inspired you to become a Pilates teacher?

Although I have practised both yoga and Pilates for many many years and had often toyed with the idea of qualifying as a teacher, it wasn't until I was diagnosed with breast cancer that I decided to take the plunge.  Movement was absolutely key to coping with my treatment and was essential to my recovery, enabling me to take some control of an experience which was largely out of my hands. As I endured scan after scan, radiotherapy sessions and sleepless nights caused by a chemical menopause, it was my breathing which helped me get through it.  After a double mastectomy, it was Pilates which helped me open my chest, regain range of motion in my shoulders, rebuild strength and realign my posture.  Between yoga with Vicky Fox and Pilates at APPI, I managed to find a sense of calm during a very uncertain time, when other forms of exercise were not appealing or accesible to me.

Experiencing that transformation first-hand inspired me to train as a Pilates teacher so that I could help others rediscover movement as a source of healing, resilience and strength. I connected with others in the cancer community who were so broken and lost.  I felt that the APPI clinical Pilates and then Pilates breast cancer rehabilitation programme was a good starting point.  Clinical Pilates is all about adjusting moves to meet you where you are —adapating for each individual whether you are rebuilding after surgery, managing fatigue during treatment, or gradually regaining strength.

From there I wanted to develop my knowledge and incorporate more yoga and other disciplines to support my clients.  I attended Vicky Fox's excellent trainings in Yoga for Breast Cancer and Yoga for Cancer, which perfectly complemented my work.  I always remind people that Joseph Pilates was inspired by yoga, and although the practices are distinct, there is also a significant overlap.  My clients can expect mudras and yoga asanas alongside Pilates Teasers and Hundreds!

What inspired you to specialise in your practice?

My specialisation grew naturally from my own experience and from the people who started to come to me for 1:1s and classes. Many were navigating similar journeys — recovering from cancer treatment, dealing with lymphatic issues, or managing the physical changes that come with menopause midlife.

Many issues are interlinked and I have added more in-depth study of Pilates for menopause, pelvic floor, osteoporosis and more, as well as broadening my skills in injury rehabilitation, Strength and Conditioning, TRX suspension training and Exercise Medicine in Cancer Management.  I became particularly interested in how movement can support longevity, as well us enabling us to live well and pain free in daily life.  Breathing, posture and our lymphatic system are so fundamental — and are all areas that are often overlooked and which can be affected by cancer treatment.

How have you seen your practice benefit your students?

One of the most powerful things I witness is the shift in how people relate to their bodies. Many arrive feeling cautious or disconnected after illness or injury, and over time you see them regain trust in their ability to move.  Pilates is perfectly suited to this because we focus on breath, alignment and gradually building controlled strength.  It offers a way to rebuild safely, without feeling too hard or overwhelming.

Physically, people often notice improvements in posture, mobility and muscle strength and are surprised when they realise that fatigue has reduced and energy has increased.  Over time, many report that their pain has gone, joints ache less and they are able to enjoy activites they thought they would never return to.  Many of my clients are at risk of or living with lymphoedema after cancer treatment, or feel that they have overlooked their lymphatic health, so I find that targeted movement to support this can help to manage their condition.

Frequently, the biggest change is actually to do with how they feel about themselves, because through our sessions they have found confidence, control and calm. Movement becomes something that supports them rather than something they fear — and that transformation is incredibly rewarding to witness.

What is your favourite quote or life motto?

A quote I often return to is from Joseph Pilates, who really was one of the original longevity gurus:
“Change happens through movement and movement heals.”

It captures the essence of what I feel every day on a personal level and what I see every day in others who move with me. The body has an extraordinary capacity to adapt and recover when we give it the right kind of movement; no other pill or intervention has so many benefits for our physical and mental health and wellbeing.  Movement is medicine,

What’s coming up for you in 2026?

In 2026 I’m continuing to develop classes, workshops and retreats that bring together Pilates based movement, delicious, healthy food and holistic wellbeing experiences..Working with charities and APPI is an important way of helping me to widen my reach beyond my 1:1 clients and I am keen to develop these communities where people feel supported to move, rebuild and thrive.

My goal is to help people understand that movement isn’t just exercise — it’s a powerful tool for resilience, energy and long-term health, particularly in midlife and after a cancer diagnosis.

I have various ideas for my own further studies and research opportunities relating to lymphatic health, movement for specific health conditions and sharing my passion for creating nourishing food. Generally, I challenge myself by trying new things, accepting opportunities and recognising that there is always something more to learn.

Cancer caused me to face my own mortality, and in so doing, gave me a renewed appreciation for life. It's short, it can change in an instant, but we don't know what is coming next and we often can't control it, so although I plan for the future, I also focus on living well in the present, finding something to enjoy in every day.

Amongst the busyness of all of this, it is always the mat which grounds me, to which I return consistently, the space where I breathe and move and feel whole.