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Being a mum in midlife I find that many fitness messages and influencers don’t speak to me at this stage of life. We’re fobbed off with one-size-fits-all solutions and the belief that we all want to have that bikini body or that we want to ‘get our pre-baby body back’. My mission is to show women that life is more than this and that we have to work and do things differently at each life stage. And, this isn’t just about exercise, but nutrition, habit forming, self-care and more! My aim is to provide a full package that will positively impact my clients’ health and their lifestyle as a whole. I want them to leave me with a stronger healthier body, and a body that they can accept, and with a new found confidence. I help through a mix of on and offline services - personal training, health coaching and Pilates. You can find me here: Website: www.sarahwasser.com Instagram: @sarahwasserpt LindkedIn: @sarahwasser

I have just qualified to visit schools so that I can educate young women about health, hormones and nutrition. I will be encouraging them to make good choices early and therefore improve their life and mental wellbeing. It’s never too late to be able to turn your life around at any age. Having my story featured in a health book last year was incredible. If someone had told me seven years ago that this would happen-I would never have believed them! Contact Details Email: s.juniper21@gmail.com Instagram

Matt Stockland Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Mindfulness Coach. I set up Mind Adjustment to help people suffering with their mental health through CBT and Mindfulness I feel the combination of both play a huge part to the individuals recovery getting them back on track and into a better place mentally. Contact Details Email: Mind.adjustment@yahoo.com Phone: 07598165285 LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

I am a trauma-informed therapist specialising in supporting individuals with chronic health issues and severe challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, safety, and empowerment, recognising the deep connection between physical and emotional well-being. I create a space where clients can process their fears, frustrations, and grief, using somatic awareness, mindfulness, and therapeutic techniques to promote healing and resilience. My work is informed by both professional training and personal experience, helping individuals reclaim agency over their bodies and minds on their path to recovery. Contact Details Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

Find out how you can get involved in the Lick Yoga Project here. Email: agnes@lickyogurt.com Tel.: 07432 119545 Web: www.lickyogurt.com Facebook: @LickYoga

Named one of India’s 50 most influential people, Sadhguru’s work has touched the lives of millions worldwide through his transformational programmes. His approach does not ascribe to any belief system, but offers powerful and proven methods for self-transformation. Sadhguru’s flagship programme is called Inner Engineering Online. For more information, please visit: ishaeu.org/FHW For all enquiries, please email: communications.eu@ishafoundation.org Website: isha.sadhguru.org

A Maternity Nurse, Birth & Postnatal Doula, and Certified Breastfeeding Support Specialist. I'm married and a proud mother of three wonderful daughters. As a married mother of three wonderful daughters, my journey into the world of maternal and infant care began with the profound changes motherhood brought. Becoming a mother was the most positive and empowering experience of my life. It was during this time that I realised the profound importance of the support and care provided during pregnancy, birth, and postnatal. This realisation led me to become a Maternity Nurse and Birth & Postnatal Doula. I'm passionate about supporting women to achieve a positive birth experience, which I believe is every woman's right. Women are amazing, and their bodies can do remarkable things. When women are supported in the right way and enabled to feel safe, secure, heard, and loved, childbirth can be an empowering and truly rewarding experience. I am committed to providing unwavering support, guidance, and care to ensure that every individual I serve feels empowered and positive about their birthing and parenting journey. It's an honour to be part of this transformative period in the lives of families, and I look forward to supporting you on your unique path to parenthood. At The Kente & Karing Doulas, we embrace tradition and love in our approach to maternal and infant care. It's an honour to be part of this transformative period in the lives of families, and I look forward to supporting you on your unique path to parenthood. Contact Details Email: karina@thekenteandkaringdoulas.com Website Instagram Facebook

Olive is a fully qualified psychotherapist and counsellor (BA Hons Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy) with a Master’s in Criminology and Forensic Psychology. She is also a Reiki Healing Practitioner (Dip.) and specialises in techniques such as CBT, grief counselling, stress management, relaxation, and guided visualisation with affirmations. Olive previously worked in rehabilitation in London for over ten years before dedicating herself to her private practice. She now lives and works in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland, offering individual, group & online sessions. Contact Details Website Facebook Email: info@aboutserenity.com

Eleni Vardaki is a Youth Mentor and an EFT Practitioner who specialises in stress, anxiety, and academic achievement. She works with individuals and secondary schools worldwide to help support student (ages 13+), parents, and teacher wellbeing via her online services and self-help meditations. Eleni believes that if we care about student wellbeing, it makes sense to also care about the wellbeing of those who care for them. Free meditation for releasing stress Website: elenivardaki.com Instagram: @vardakieleni Facebook: @campvardaki

PA-C IFMCP Natasha is a licensed, US-trained Physician Assistant/Associate who received her certification in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. Prior to moving to Paris, France, Natasha gained most of her clinical experience from Cedars Sinai, Beverly Hills, California. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine and strives to take the best of any situation and location to make it work in favour of one’s health. Natasha believes that good health begins with a good understanding of normal physiology and how to restore the body to its natural homeostasis. She has been privileged to treat patients via telemedicine on Vala Health, a UK-based digital healthcare company. She also runs a digital functional medicine practice on My Functional Fill. Contact Details Email: natasha@myfunctionalfill.com Website

Elle Rizzo is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, Naturopath, and Health Coach, and the founder of Rewelle—an online clinic specialising in gut health, skin conditions, and autoimmunity. Elle blends science-led nutrition with a functional medicine approach to uncover the root causes behind chronic symptoms. Through personalised plans and functional testing, she supports clients across the UK and Europe in resolving issues like bloating, fatigue, and flare-ups—helping them feel energised, balanced, and confident in their own skin. Contact Details Instagram Facebook Linktree

Michelle King is an Aromatherapist, Hypnotherapist, Primary Teacher, and mom based in Ireland. See linktr.ee/michelle_kings_insta for more insights and help

Kelly Vanderboom graduated with an Honours Degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science) through McMaster University, Canada in 2001. Upon graduating Kelly worked with physiotherapists designing exercise rehabilitation for a variety of injuries. During this time, she became a Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor as well as a Personal Trainer Specialist with Canadian Fitness Professionals. Throughout the next 12 years Kelly progressed to working as an Elite Personal trainer, Studio/Gym manager for various locations, Exercise Rehabilitation Manager in a Sports Wellness Centre, and created her own Mobile Personal Training business delivering goal-oriented exercise to athletes, fitness enthusiasts and clients recovering from injury. Kelly is now a Fully Certified Instructor Trainer with STOTT PILATES and completed the training to be a Comprehensive Polestar Pilates Instructor. She is co-director of Witney Personal Trainers Ltd and Body Fit Solutions Ltd that deliver personal training and small studio classes in Witney, Oxfordshire. She loves blending the functional aspects of personal training with the core stability and balance of Pilates to create unique and effective programs. She is a rehabilitation specialist for post surgery, equestrians and sports injuries. Body Fit Solutions Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 6EY Web: www.bodyfitsolutions.co.uk Tel: 07724010664 Twitter: @bodyfitsol Facebook: Body Fit Solutions

I am Maria and I use my skills in health sciences (BSc) & yoga and experience in being chronically ill to help people access yoga practices and its associated benefits. My main goal is to be of service to my students and have a positive impact in the lives of those I teach with yoga. Social Website: yuvayoga.co.uk Facebook: @yovayogauk Instagram: @yuvayogauk Twitter: @yuvayogauk

My name is Nabilah and I’m a mother of two children with 15 years of teaching drama and dance at school. My love of drama and involvement with young people has shown me the positive contribution and self-expression that has enabled to make a significant difference in one’s life. This has led me to continue my journey in becoming a Drama Therapist as I have seen young people in education with many anxieties, self-harming, depression and other mental health issues. I have gained a qualification in Psychotherapy and Drama Healing Therapy, so that I could help support young people and children using both my teaching experience and qualification in schools and other organisation sectors. I’m passionate to support those on a journey for any life issues that they face such as stress, anxiety, loss of bereavement and other mental health issues. I’m available part time to clients, schools, and organisations. For further information, please email me on info@nabilahdramatherapy.com BA Hons Theatre PGCE & QTLS Drama Healing Therapy Diploma Psychotherapy level 3, Diploma AHCP registered. Contact Details Email: info@nabilahdramatherapy.com LinkedIn Facebook Instagram

Forest Yogi Minds Teaching children to just ‘be’ yoga, mindfulness and nature. Facebook: @ForestYogiMinds Instagram: @ForestYogiMinds

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Elena Sepúlveda is a Yang and Yin yoga teacher and Chavutti Thirumal practitioner currently based in Barcelona, Spain. At least till the summer, when she’ll be travelling around Europe and attending different yoga events to promote her Yogagenda publication. Her yoga and massage site www.seed-joy.com is at a seeding stage, but she can be contacted for Chavutti treatments or yoga classes at elena@YogagendaS.com Website: www.seed-joy.com Email: elena@YogagendaS.com

Author: Julie Parker of Healthy Mentoring Website: www.healthyyoumentoring.co.uk Facebook: @healthyyoumentoring

Gemma Bowden Director and MAPS Teacher Gemma has a masters in Art Psychotherapy, a post grad in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and is also a qualified Mindfulness teacher. She says “I absolutely love the combination of mindfulness and art we share at The Owl and The Coconut and am proud to do this work.: Gemma used to work as a psychological therapist in the NHS helping adults to overcome symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. She now draws on much of this knowledge to underpin the mindful art classes and courses at The Owl and The Coconut. She says “I love sharing mindful meditation and art making and am so proud when we receive feedback about how much it has helped someone to change their life, to quiet the mind and live from the heart. I also love wild swimming, my son Leo, my husband Nick and our dog Poppy.” Pam Allen Director and MAPS Teacher Pam is a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and has a Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She has over fifteen years of experience working in the NHS Mental Health Service as a therapist . She says “I love helping people to overcome problems and live their best lives. I love sharing Compassion Focussed meditations to help people experience self kindness. To let go of judgemental thoughts and to live in present moment awareness.” “I wouldn't call myself an artist, but I love the creativity of the mindful art we share at The Owl and The Coconut. It's not at all about being good at art. It's just using art to play, take a break from the mind and connect to our inner wisdom.” Outside of work Pam loves running and spending time with her young sons in nature. Contact Details: Website: theowlandthecoconut.com Facebook: @owlandcoconut Twitter: @owlandcoconut Instagram: @owlandcoconut Insight Timer: insighttimer.com/owlandcoconut

My name is Kasandra Benedetti and I'm a Certified RTT Hypnotherapist & Mindset accountability coach for Confidence, Success and Happiness. I specialise in helping people who have trouble discovering their true potential through lack of confidence and self-belief. I came to Rapid Transformational Therapy to help me heal from my own issues that woke me up to what I wasn't dealing with. For the past 10 years, I have been on a journey of personal development and discovery which inspired me to build my business and work as an RTT Hypnotherapist and Holistic Coach. I help my clients build confidence, motivation and self-belief. Together we set goals and a roadmap to get there! We remove all the obstacles that are on the path of the beginning of a new transformation. We are upgrading your beliefs at the subconscious level so that you can easily embrace a new habit and belief that will work in your favour. You will take action and move from stuck to creating a fresh start in your life. You have a chance to experience the benefits of by a free recording for Relaxation of Mind and Inner Peace and you can book your FREE Discovery call with me on kasandrabenedetti.com and find out more about my services and how can I help you. Qualifications: Certified RTT Hypnotherapist and practitioner Certified Holistic Coach and mind body practitioner. Contact: Email: lighthemind@kasandrabenedetti.com Website: kasandrabenedetti.com Facebook: @LightheMind

Joey Leek from The Functional Edition is a qualified Functional Nutrition Consultant with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT). Functional nutrition is all about finding YOUR optimal, and not just related to food. Functional nutrition includes lifestyle choices at its core, such as movement, hydration, sleep patterns, stress level, hormone balance and everything that contributes to health and wellbeing. Joey’s philosophy is a vitalistic approach in which she will place emphasis on a non-restrictive whole food diet, but also looks at the client's entire lifestyle to help them make positive and sustainable changes that will last a lifetime. If you would like to schedule a free discovery call with Joey you can do this via Calendly Or connect with her via the website and follow on Instagram for great functional living tips and recipes.

I am an Australian-born mother of two who has been living in Italy for 17 years. After experiencing postnatal depression, I discovered mindfulness in 2015. It helped me navigate challenges with clarity and resilience, sparking a passion for teaching mindfulness. I completed the Mindful Schools Year Certification Training and Paws B with the Mindfulness in Schools Project. I then trained at the Center for Mindfulness at Brown to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and I’ve been teaching mindfulness since 2017. I have a selection of guided meditations available on the Insight Timer meditation app Contact Details InsightTimer Instagram LinkedIn Email: belindadacostaalves@gmail.com

I'm Andreia, a dedicated nutritional therapist with a heart for guiding those navigating life with ADHD and also those with chronic skin conditions. At 33 years young, I'm not just a nutrition aficionado; I'm a language enthusiast, a wanderer of unexplored territories, and a collector of hobbies that could give even the most intrepid explorers a run for their gold coins. Alongside my degree in Harry Potter trivia, my Elvish lexicon, and my Magic The Gathering strategies, I'm also fluent in the beautiful tongues of Portuguese and Italian. Now, picture yourself seated at a sumptuous feast where dishes designed to nourish both body and mind are being served. That's precisely what the right nutrition can do for your brain and skin – a symphony of flavours that equips you to conquer daily quests and feel better with yourself! As a holistic nutritionist, I know that life's journey isn't solely about kale and quinoa. There's ample room for your cherished chocolate frogs and hearty hobbit meals in this odyssey. So, if you're seeking evidence-backed strategies, peppered with a dash of lightheartedness and nerdiness, you're in the right dimension. Together, we'll voyage through the magical universe of nutrients, learn to dance to the rhythm of a well-balanced plate, and uncover how a touch of lifestyle enchantment can elevate your health journey. Follow me for more. Contact Details Email: ac.nutritional.therapy@gmail.com Instagram Facebook

Louise Bartlett is an award-winning designer and seasoned yogi with 24 years of practice, blending her deep yoga wisdom with design expertise. As the creator of The Business of Wellness course, Louise empowers yoga teachers to authentically brand and market themselves online. With a nurturing approach, she guides you through a transformative 8-week journey, infusing spiritual awareness into branding. Unlock your voice, conquer technology fears, and confidently attract your ideal clients. Join Louise to craft a purposeful online presence that resonates. Elevate your wellness business in a supportive community & embark on a journey of authenticity, growth, and success. Contact Details Email: louise@louisebartlett.com Instagram Facebook Pinterest Website