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Born and raised in South Africa before making England my home, I have a passion for all things outdoors, wellness and sport. Qualified as a Sports Massage therapist, medical Acupuncturist, (among a few other things). I am always learning and believe in a holistic approach in health, wellness and life in general. Contact Details Instagram Website Halo Email: traiinsportstherapies@gmail.com

Alison Montebello is an empathetic Entrepreneur & founder of Montebello Wellness LLP, specializing in connection, clarity & purpose, and will be speaking at the CXO 2.0 Conference in Dubai Feb 20-22 2024 on Leading with Emotional Intelligence. We are passionate about connection & uniting inner and outer environments, bringing positive change for personal transformation & professional development. MW is expanding into retreats, conscious dance events and festivals. Contact Details Email: alisonmontebello9@gmail.com Website

I’ve worked in the corporate world. I’ve worked for a startup. I’ve worked for myself, and somewhere along the way, I became a mother. Throughout all this, I have dealt with a lot of anxiety. I always felt I needed to give 150% to any task before me – and nothing less would do. I eventually realized I was approaching burnout and needed help. In 2015, I started psychotherapy. This helped me to better manage my issues. Through these sessions, I learned who I am, what I want and what I need. In 2022, however, I discovered RTT and quickly fell in love with this unique technique. During the first few sessions, I went deep and uncovered root causes of issues I’ve had my whole life, transforming into a new reality of my life. I knew I wanted to help others find the root causes of issues that have held them back and guide them to become more fulfilled versions of themselves and have a life they truly love living. This has truly become one of my biggest missions in life; it is why I started studying RTT. Contact Details Email: marketa.chodura@gmail.com LinkedIn Website

Lea's journey into yoga began as a way to balance her active lifestyle. Originally from the south-west of France, she grew up by the ocean and has traveled extensively, living in Asia, North America and Oceania, learning from the diverse cultures she encountered. As a surfing enthusiast, she appreciates the synergy between yoga and the ocean's rhythm. She loves to incorporate breathing techniques and meditation into all her classes, helping students connect their minds with their bodies. Join Lea on the mat to experience the transformative power of yoga, where breath and movement create a harmonious flow. Lea currently hosts her own outdoor classes in Ireland and offers community classes at YogaDublin. She is also developing Yoga & Pottery retreats in France, scheduled for Spring/Summer 2025. Contact Details Instagram

Highly qualified and experienced HCPC registered lead clinical psychologist with a robust academic background that includes MPhil in Clinical Psychology as well as a PGD and MSc in Applied Psychology. Having strong foundations, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and the impact of behavior and emotions on our mental health and well-being. Using evidence-based practices, I provide personalized therapeutic services all around the world. My collaborative and client-centered approach, combined with my academic knowledge, allows me to deliver effective and compassionate care. I am dedicated to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest research and practices in the field of psychology. My mission is to empower individuals and organizations to overcome mental health challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals through evidence-based interventions. Contact Details LinkedIn

Laura Skilton is the founder of Baby Squids, a UK-wide baby and toddler swim school with a mission to make swimming fun, inclusive and accessible. Through a network of dedicated franchisees, Baby Squids empowers families and entrepreneurs to thrive. Contact Details Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

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Lucy has been practicing yoga for 25 years, since teaching herself at the age of 15 from a book. Having travelled extensively through her work as an actress & physical theatre performer, Lucy has been educated through different styles of yoga by many different teachers depending where she lived and what was happening in her life. Lucy leads various styles of yoga classes in Warwickshire, including: Beginners, Restorative, Mixed Ability, Yoga In The Woods, Pregnancy Yoga, Small Groups in Homes, 1:1’s and Corporate Sessions. She is also leading a Yoga Retreat next year in Sri Lanka. Her style of teaching focuses on nurturing the self through a balanced combination of both challenging and restorative practices, always incorporating asana (posture), prananyama (breathing practice), meditation and relaxation. Lucy continues to research and educate herself, attending classes with her original ashtanga yoga teacher and retreats that fit around her family life. Website: www.livingyouryoga.co.uk Email: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk Facebook: @LivingYourYogaKenilworth Instagram: @xxlivingyouryogaxx

Alex Jovanovic is a Life Coach and Stress Counsellor Email: alex@centre-link.co.uk Website: www.coaching.centre-link.co.uk LinkedIn: @aleks-jovanovic @ A Jovanovic 2017 All rights reserved

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My name is Fuen de la Cruz. I am based in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain. Whilst living and working in London I studied and established a career as a Holistic Animal Therapist and trainer in Animal Magic Training. I specialise in Animal Magic Reiki, Animal Magic Healing with Distinction, Animal Communication “Soul Speak Method” and am a Practitioner in Bach Flowers for animals. I have also just finished training in Spain to be a Vet Nurse and am training in feline behaviour as well. I’ve worked for a variety of charities including Bambelela in South Africa, Elephantstay in Thailand, The Scratching Post and R.a.n.a in London, Twinkle Trust and Animal Academy in Spain. Website:www.fuendelacruz.com Facebook:@fuendelacruz

Pernille was born in South Korea and adopted by a family in Denmark. She currently lives with her her husband, twins and the family dog. In the winter she loves to ice bathe, she also enjoys Yoga and walking the dog for exercise. Her favourite time of year is Spring and Summer due to all the energy in these seasons. Pernille has a Masters Degree in Marketing and prior to becoming a Rapid Tranformational Therapist she worked in Marketing. She will soon be a fully qualified Feng Shui Consultant. Free telephone consultation: Book a free, no-obligation telephone consultation to ask questions and find out if Feng Shui is something for you. You can also connect with Pernille on social media: Facebook: @PHHealing Instagram: @phhealing Check out this podcast Pernille was a guest on.

I came to Forrest Yoga in 2009/2010 when I was already an Ashtanga Vinyasa practitioner. I have a lot of respect for the system of Ashtanga but I started to look elsewhere when my questions were not being answered. I came to meet with Ana because my work was heavily focused on using complementary therapeutics to eradicate the symptoms that came from the recovery or medications associated with Substance mis-use, mental health issues, trauma, sexual abuse, Hepatits C & HIV. My experience was in hands on work such as Ayurvedic Massage, Acupuncture and Meditation. I needed Ana’s perspective because I wanted to learn how to teach these groups yoga. After a few years of studying closely under her, she invited me to become a Forrest Yoga Guardian, where I have had the opportunity to join with many talented practitioners to share her work. Website: www.jambodragon.com

Martin ‘Murph’ Murphy Author: From mercenaries to Missionaries -Designing, Developing & Leading High Performance Teams. Contact Details Website LinkedIn

I started my career in counselling and social work, working with children and families mainly to support and empower, but due to my own mental health needs, triggered by the stressful working environment and some quite significant life events I decided to retrain in Hypnotherapy. Alongside my Hypnotherapy training where I learned about the amazing benefits I also realised that this therapy was helping me significantly with my own mental health symptoms. I started my own business, Hummingbird Hypnotherapy, in 2017 and seeing the changes and positive results in the people that I work with is what drives me every day. I am always training and learning and trying out new ideas to make hypnotherapy as accessible as possible. Contact Details Email: silvia@hummingbirdmindtherapy.uk Website Instagram Facebook X

Working in the field of community holistic health for 20 years, I am a functional therapist with a special interest in trauma-related illness. Many of the problems we face as a society are related to childhood trauma. Each person I work with has the potential to make a significant health shift by addressing the impact of adverse childhood events (known as ACE’s). Contact Details Website Facebook X YouTube Instagram LinkedIn

I am a concert cellist and I stumbled across the Method later on in my performing career. Initially I was amazed at the transformational and liberating effect a few Functional Integration lessons had on my relationship to my instrument and performance. With longer experience of the Method, through learning how to learn, I am constantly delighted by my ability to tackle new challenges and sense my expanding potential. I am frequently surprised by unintended benefits such as faster reactions and my life has opened up at a time when it might easily have slowed down. I offer classes, workshops and one-to-one lessons from West Hertfordshire while continuing to give concerts at the highest level and cello lessons. I also run a world class concert series, Tring Chamber Music. You can contact me, Josephine Horder, via www.feldenkrais-westherts.co.uk Or you can visit the Feldenkrais Guild website at www.feldenkrais.co.uk where you can find more information, a free short taster Awareness Through Movement lesson, and a directory of teachers in your area.

Frederique Tabarant is Access Bar® Facilitator and Body process® practitioner. Doctor in Biology and Earth Observation, Frédérique is a scientist with an atypical background. In search of consciousness and freedom, since her young age, she has always invested in herself and her personal development. She became a Reiki Master and made many spiritual journeys (Mount Kailas in Tibet, Yucatan, Hawai, Peru, Shasta in the US …). She is also a life coach and is specialised in methods to liberate the mind from limiting beliefs, emotional blocks and conditionings. Two years ago, she created LetGo® & Live, a system to free the mind and let go. Shortly after she discovered Access Consciousness®, which created more changes and new possibilities for herself and her life. She now facilitates classes so others can become Bars Practitioners. She also proposes thematic classes, around receiving and money, communion with the earth, and partnership and connection using Access Consciousness tools and social dancing techniques. She is also West Coast Swing teacher and a passionate Brazilian Zouk dancer. Tel : +33 6 22 29 81 85 Website: www.centre-letgo.com Website: www.accessconsciousness.com/en/public-profiles/frederique-tabarant/ Facebook: @LetGoLive

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Ky and Owain are the leading experts on frozen yogurt in the UK, and Lick is the only frozen yogurt in the world which is 100% yogurt. Email: thomas@lickyogurt.com Tel: 07432 119545 Web: www.lickyogurt.com Facebook: @lickyogurt

I discovered laughter wellness and Laughter Yoga at the time I was seeking holistic aids for my emotional distress and physical pain. I was hooked from the minute I started practising! I was truly amazed about the positive impact laughter had on my health. So much that I wanted to inspire and motivate others to bring more laughter into their lives and this inner desire led me to graduate with distinction in Laughter Therapy through the Centre of Excellence. I also became a certified Laughter Facilitator and was trained as a Laughter Yoga Leader under the guidance of Lotte Mikkelsen, Laughter Ambassador and Laughter Yoga Master Trainer in the UK. Passionate for personal growth, I practise breathwork and meditation as well, which perfectly complement my regular laughter routine. So naturally I continued my training by qualifying in running meditation groups, and I am currently working towards a Meditation Teacher accreditation and a Breathwork Instructor certification. After the loss of my job in an animal rescue hospital in 2020 due to Covid 19, I made the decision to devote my time promoting the benefits of laughter, and the power of meditation and breath. I recently set up my business "Nurturapy" where I offer online Laughter Yoga group classes with some combined with meditation. I am bilingual in French and English, and can deliver them in either language depending on the audience. In the future, I plan to deliver Laughter Yoga and breathwork combined classes (once certified), offer one-to-one laughter sessions, and create and run laughter wellness workshops in the workplace for charities and corporate organisations. Come and join me, let's laugh, breathe and meditate together! Ha ha! For more information or if you wish to book a class, visit my Facebook page @nurturapylaughter or email me directly at nurturapy@gmail.com

I tried my first Yoga class in 2004. My journey has had many twists, turns and stories. It continues to grow. Simply, I love Yoga. There are so many kinds of Yoga these days it can get quite confusing. As a graduate of the CSY 200hr Teacher training at Merchant City Yoga in Glasgow my own practice is mainly based in Hatha and Ashtanga, however I blend and incorporate the Primary Series, Scaravelli and Iyengar methods. It can be beneficial to try as many styles as possible and find what's right for you. I believe the best kind of Yoga gifts you a fulfilling experience giving you clarity for the way ahead. As a Yoga teacher I encourage a practice that is kind, gentle, authentic, safe, and with space, for you to explore your-self and have fun. Based in Morayshire in the North East of Scotland I continue to develop my own practice and look to share my knowledge and experience. Contact Website: Elginyogacentre.com Email: info@elginyogacentre.com Facebook: @Elginyogacentre Instagram: @Elginyogacentre

Laurie A. Santos is an internationally accredited EFT practitioner, Co-active Coach, Reiki Master, and Human Design guide. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she lives in The Netherlands with her Dutch husband and runs her practice from her home. She has an MSc in Criminology and a BSc in Anthropology. In her free time, she enjoys surfing, baking, and reading fiction. Contact Details Website: lifecoachlaurie.com WhatsApp: Let's Chat Email: hello-at-lifecoachlaurie.com Instagram: @lifecoachlaurie

Tamsin Walker works from Berlin, Germany. She offers mindful coaching on a one-to-one basis, as well as 8-week mindfulness courses online. Contact Details Email: Tamsin@retellingyourstory Website

Jade Wallis is a board-certified Functional Nutritionist with a background in personal training and life coaching. Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, Borderline Personality Disorder, and ADHD, Jade stands as a beacon of hope for others dealing with similar health conditions. Her philosophy centres around holistic, natural methods of management and the empowerment of individuals to take charge of their own health. Contact Details Website Instagram Facebook Email: Nextgenfunctionalnutrition@gmail.com