In a studio with music playing…

Hello!

If I’m moving my body and helping others find a deeper connection into their trillions of body parts too, I’m very happy. My work in Movement started through Dance. I made it my career and it took me around the world to some of the most incredible glittering theatres and far away places.

Later through teaching dance, I began to study, explore and analyze movement. This allowed for a greater understanding of anatomy, fascia and body mechanics which progressed naturally to teaching more body-movement and health focused work.

My background:

After graduating from The Rambert School Of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, London, I joined Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Dance Company, performing in the UK and internationally. In addition I worked as a dancer within the fields of Opera, Film and West End Theatre.

I returned to Devon and established Chapel House Studios in Totnes over a decade ago. I live near Totnes with my husband and two children.

Certifications / Trainings

Dance: I am a Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD) Registered Teacher, Rambert Grades Member, certified Rambert Grades Teacher (Contemporary Dance) and Silver Swans Licensee.

Movement: I am a fully certified Fascia Movement Teacher (FAMO) by Art in Motion with additional education in Back Health, health-oriented teaching. Certified to teach personal training sessions and group classes, and to integrate fascia-focused movement to compliment the work I teach. I am also a Hypopressives LPF-Certified Trainer (Level 3) (with additional education covering Hypopressives for Hysterectomy Recovery, Diastasis, pre + post abdominal surgery, Seniors, Wall Series and Materials) also certified to teach personal training sessions and group classes.

I have taken countless professional trainings and certifications as a Movement Specialist in Pelvic Floor and Core health, Pre and Post Natal, Barre Instructor Certification, Prenatal and Postpartum Corrective Exercise, Self-Myofascial Release Technique, Functional Myofascial Anatomy, and specialist Menopause Movement training.

My Movement Philosophy

My approach to fitness is eclectic, drawing on different movement modalities and mindful approaches to offer Health-oriented movement programs that benefit life - both through the physical & the Psycho-emotional. I keep learning. I believe healthy movement and lifestyle habits form with gentle consistency. I am firmly rooted in the belief that movement should fill you up, light up your intuition, be steady, balanced, consistent, helping you develop trust and confidence in yourself to meet life with gentle self determination…and be enjoyable too…something your 100 year old self will be proud you invested your time in practicing from now.