All instructors, therapists and trainers hold industry recognised qualifications, have public liability insurance and are registered with the relevant professional register. If you are a teacher or instructor and would like to join the team please follow link to; Instructor's Business Package
Pauline Ward founder and business owner of Absolute Yoga and Pilates; Pauline has been working in the Fitness Industry teaching health and fitness classes for many years. During her career she worked with YMCA Fitness Industry Training, Everyone Active, Nuffield Health, The Register of Exercise Professionals and SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being. Her key areas of expertise are teaching and coaching face to face health, fitness and well-being exercise sessions and addressing stress management through yoga and Pilates. Pauline has a natural ability to ensure all participants feel at ease and are given individual attention, encouragement and correction with their exercise technique.
Pauline holds Level 3 qualifications to teach Pilates, Hatha Yoga and is a Specialist Ante & Post Natal Exercise Instructor.
Pauline holds Level 3 qualifications to teach Pilates, Hatha Yoga and is a Specialist Ante & Post Natal Exercise Instructor.
Wendy Allen's professional career has been in social work and learning and development. However away from work she has a lifelong interest in keeping fit and healthy with exercise and the outdoors.
Wendy discovered Pilates (with Pauline) a few years ago and it very quickly became her new passion. Having completed all the courses Pauline had to offer, Wendy signed up for the level 3 Diploma in Classical Mat Pilates and is now teaching Pilates and receiving rave reviews.
Wendy believes that the principles of Pilates improve the quality of everyday life. It makes us physically stronger with a mindful approach and creates a sense of space to ease us through our busy schedules.
Wendy will share her enthusiasm and love of Pilates in a caring and supportive way to ensure you enjoy the best experience from every Pilates lesson. Follow link to read Wendy's story 'What a difference a year makes.'
Wendy discovered Pilates (with Pauline) a few years ago and it very quickly became her new passion. Having completed all the courses Pauline had to offer, Wendy signed up for the level 3 Diploma in Classical Mat Pilates and is now teaching Pilates and receiving rave reviews.
Wendy believes that the principles of Pilates improve the quality of everyday life. It makes us physically stronger with a mindful approach and creates a sense of space to ease us through our busy schedules.
Wendy will share her enthusiasm and love of Pilates in a caring and supportive way to ensure you enjoy the best experience from every Pilates lesson. Follow link to read Wendy's story 'What a difference a year makes.'
Adriana Ward qualified as an Exercise to Music Instructor in 2013 and has loved teaching ever since. She is passionate about movement, dance and fitness. Adriana graduated from Havering College, Ardleigh Green with a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre). Her education included: jazz, ballet and tap. She qualified as a Level 3 Pilates teacher in July 2017 and completed a 500 hour, Hatha Yoga diploma in November 2018. Adriana teaches Yoga, Pilates, Barre Pilates and Exercise to Music classes. Adriana will encourage and entertain you with a fun, inclusive and welcoming class. Her meditation classes are guaranteed to leave you feeling relaxed and content. She uses homemade lavender eye pillows and offers an Essential oils facial massage. She publishes a weekly blog to help her clients improve their home Yoga and Meditation practice. You can follow Adriana’s classes and Moments Meditation blogs on Instagram or Facebook: @breathandbalancefitness E: Breathandbalancefitness@outlook.com
Amber Worth is a living, breathing example of the positive benefits yoga can bring to your life and it is her passion to share these benefits with you. She trained in London with her teacher, Lucinder Beatty, as part of Yoga London and holds a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certificate.
Increased healing and energy, a calmer more peaceful life, as well as strengthening and conditioning your body, are just a few of the benefits you’ll receive from Amber’s yoga classes. During a class with Amber, you will be safely guided through posture work, breath awareness and deep relaxation, whilst being encouraged to open up your sense of curiosity and surrender to who you truly are in that present moment.
Increased healing and energy, a calmer more peaceful life, as well as strengthening and conditioning your body, are just a few of the benefits you’ll receive from Amber’s yoga classes. During a class with Amber, you will be safely guided through posture work, breath awareness and deep relaxation, whilst being encouraged to open up your sense of curiosity and surrender to who you truly are in that present moment.
Charlotte Ward qualified with Drummond Education as a Level 3 Pilates Teacher in July 2017 and completed a 500 hour Hatha Yoga diploma in November 2018. Charlotte studied Health and Social Care at college and achieved triple distinction*. Whilst studying she found it was the human body that fascinated her most and decided this is the area she would like to continue her studies and growth. Charlotte's teaching style has a beautiful flow. With her gentle and relaxing voice you will be guided seamlessly through an hour of restorative Pilates or mindful Yoga.
Our workshop teachers, presenters and associates
Debbie Lawrence. MA. PG Dip Integrative Counselling
Debbie has worked in the health and active leisure sector for 40 years and is the author of 13 books published by Bloomsbury publishing, titles include ‘The Complete Guide to Exercise Referral’ and ‘The Complete Guide to Yoga for Fitness Professionals’.
She is a qualified yoga and Pilates instructor, sports massage therapist, integrative counsellor, crystal therapist, a sesame practitioner (Psyche and Soma - soul-making and the sesame approach) and has recently trained to teach Tai Chi Qiqong for wellbeing and rehabilitation.
Debbie has worked in the health and active leisure sector for 40 years and is the author of 13 books published by Bloomsbury publishing, titles include ‘The Complete Guide to Exercise Referral’ and ‘The Complete Guide to Yoga for Fitness Professionals’.
She is a qualified yoga and Pilates instructor, sports massage therapist, integrative counsellor, crystal therapist, a sesame practitioner (Psyche and Soma - soul-making and the sesame approach) and has recently trained to teach Tai Chi Qiqong for wellbeing and rehabilitation.
Sam Maguire. Opting for a simple life connected to nature, my practice reflects this with the use of simple postures and mindful movement, a focus on effective breath work combined with mudras and mantras. Along with meditation and the super power of Yoga Nidra I guide you to access all areas of being. Combining my knowledge of Psychology and Hypnotherapy, I trained as a Yoga Therapist with Yoga Campus London and The Minded Institute. I specialise in woman well- being, including fertility, pregnancy, peri- and menopause along with Mental Health, insomnia and sleep recovery, back care, cancer care and many other issues. Passionately believing Yoga and Meditation are for everyone, I work with a open heart and mind to make it accessible for all to experience the healing, nurturing aspects of Yoga with a dash of humour and pinch of Philosophy.
Hazel Harris
Following a career as a primary school teacher spanning 25 years, Hazel commenced training at The London School of Sports Massage, where in 2013, she gained a level 5 ISRM/BTEC in Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy and Clinical Massage. She worked for several years in a private physiotherapy practice, where she specialised in soft tissue therapy techniques giving advice on remedial exercises and lifestyle factors that can aid recovery and improve quality of life.
Hazel trained and qualified as a Level 3 Matwork Pilates instructor in 2018 introducing Pilates to her patients, as well as building her own Pilates business. Hazel brings an informal and fun style to her teaching, combining this with a strong clinical background, clients can rest assured, they are in safe hands.
Following a career as a primary school teacher spanning 25 years, Hazel commenced training at The London School of Sports Massage, where in 2013, she gained a level 5 ISRM/BTEC in Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy and Clinical Massage. She worked for several years in a private physiotherapy practice, where she specialised in soft tissue therapy techniques giving advice on remedial exercises and lifestyle factors that can aid recovery and improve quality of life.
Hazel trained and qualified as a Level 3 Matwork Pilates instructor in 2018 introducing Pilates to her patients, as well as building her own Pilates business. Hazel brings an informal and fun style to her teaching, combining this with a strong clinical background, clients can rest assured, they are in safe hands.
Paula Restarick is an experienced holistic health practitioner, Natural beauty specialist, Ayurveda & Yoga therapist, Reiki master, Level 4 tutor, 500 hours Yoga/meditation teacher; whose intuitive work centres around using spiritual tools to create a process of coming home to your authentic self. Paula brings to her teachings over 35 years of professional knowledge, ancient rituals and practices. Her free spirit called her young heart ‘to walk the path of light,’ to serve others on this magical journey, this led to a working Holistic Yogini lifestyle, integrating travel and study in India.
Paula’s Yoga classes are a unique plethora of Traditional Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Vinyasa Flow, Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga Nidra and Pranic healing. Paula ‘Lotus Rose’ teaches Yoga classes, workshops and runs a Holistic health, Organic Beauty Practice in Essex; she also facilitates certified courses in Healing Therapies, Ayurveda Beauty and advanced Holistic Yoga Modules. ‘Holistic Yogini’ a Natural Holistic Therapy Teaching Academy. You can follow Paula on FB:Paula Lotus Rose and intagram: paula_lotusrose
Paula’s Yoga classes are a unique plethora of Traditional Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Vinyasa Flow, Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga Nidra and Pranic healing. Paula ‘Lotus Rose’ teaches Yoga classes, workshops and runs a Holistic health, Organic Beauty Practice in Essex; she also facilitates certified courses in Healing Therapies, Ayurveda Beauty and advanced Holistic Yoga Modules. ‘Holistic Yogini’ a Natural Holistic Therapy Teaching Academy. You can follow Paula on FB:Paula Lotus Rose and intagram: paula_lotusrose
Kiran Kaur is passionate about helping people holistically using various methods of healing. She believes in the balance of Mind, Body and Spirit for a harmonious life. Kiran is an Integrative Counsellor and through her life journey has experienced unbalanced chakras and how these impact on the functioning of the human body. Kiran uses Gong Healing as part of the relaxation in her class and runs Gong Baths for a unique experience. She is very keen to help people heal on a deeper level and bring consciousness through her work.
Kiran trained with the Sahej Academy in Kundalini yoga and completed her Gong training with Mehtaab Benton. Kiran is also a Reiki healer and trained with Silver Ray healing Therapies and has completed Mental Health first aid with MHFAere to edit.
Kiran trained with the Sahej Academy in Kundalini yoga and completed her Gong training with Mehtaab Benton. Kiran is also a Reiki healer and trained with Silver Ray healing Therapies and has completed Mental Health first aid with MHFAere to edit.
Olabisi Imafidon qualified Yoga and Mini me Yoga teacher.
"I have been involved in sport and fitness for more than 20 years. During this time, I have undertaken various Continuous Professional Development (CPD) which has provided me with the skills and knowledge to coach, improve people’s fitness and design individual training programmes, demonstrate good technique and show people the benefits of getting active. I currently teach Boxfit, Hulafit, Deep Water Workout, Floatfit, Yoga, Pilates. I also a qualified Running Coach and Triathlon Coach and I deliver supported gym sessions, Walking Football and Walking Basketball for the West Ham United Foundation 150 programme for participants at risk of Diabetes. I am passionate about making a difference."
"I have been involved in sport and fitness for more than 20 years. During this time, I have undertaken various Continuous Professional Development (CPD) which has provided me with the skills and knowledge to coach, improve people’s fitness and design individual training programmes, demonstrate good technique and show people the benefits of getting active. I currently teach Boxfit, Hulafit, Deep Water Workout, Floatfit, Yoga, Pilates. I also a qualified Running Coach and Triathlon Coach and I deliver supported gym sessions, Walking Football and Walking Basketball for the West Ham United Foundation 150 programme for participants at risk of Diabetes. I am passionate about making a difference."
Sarah Bence qualified Paediatric Physiotherapist Bsc (honours).
Sarah has been working in the health care setting for over 16 years and qualified as a physiotherapist in 2008. She has worked with many different people in a variety of settings from hospitals to community and specialist centres such as Great Ormond Street Hospital. Sarah has specialised in Paediatric Physiotherapy since 2010 treating babies and children from birth to 18 years old and has a special interest in babies and toddlers.
Sarah works as part of “The Children’s Physio” team who’s mantra is “Happy, Healthy Child”.
The Children’s Physio is an easily accessible, expert service that specialises in delivering physiotherapy to children of all ages. They offer appointments in the comfort of your home, across Central and Greater London, as well as selected regions of the UK including Essex boarders.
For appointments please contact: W: www.thechildrensphysio.com T: 02033225127
E: sarah@thechildrensphysio.com Facebook: @thechildrensphysio Instagram: the_childrens_physio
Sarah has been working in the health care setting for over 16 years and qualified as a physiotherapist in 2008. She has worked with many different people in a variety of settings from hospitals to community and specialist centres such as Great Ormond Street Hospital. Sarah has specialised in Paediatric Physiotherapy since 2010 treating babies and children from birth to 18 years old and has a special interest in babies and toddlers.
Sarah works as part of “The Children’s Physio” team who’s mantra is “Happy, Healthy Child”.
The Children’s Physio is an easily accessible, expert service that specialises in delivering physiotherapy to children of all ages. They offer appointments in the comfort of your home, across Central and Greater London, as well as selected regions of the UK including Essex boarders.
For appointments please contact: W: www.thechildrensphysio.com T: 02033225127
E: sarah@thechildrensphysio.com Facebook: @thechildrensphysio Instagram: the_childrens_physio
Rebecca Weissbort is passionate about health, fitness and wellbeing. As a fitness instructor for many years, she specialized in helping people with a range of medical conditions to feel better and more in control of their own health. As an educator and thought leader, Rebecca is a published author, speaker and coach. She was instrumental in the design of many of the courses available to fitness instructors today. With a background in psychology, behaviour change and fitness, Rebecca is a qualified NLP and CBT coach and has completed a 500 hour Level 3 Hatha Yoga diploma. Rebecca now focuses her attention on supporting people as a coach and mentor. Her passion in wellbeing leads her to be an inspirational coach specializing in women in their middle years and those going through any kind of change in life.
Contact Rebecca for life coaching: hello@rebeccaweissbort.com or visit her facebook page: @getyourmojobackcoach
Contact Rebecca for life coaching: hello@rebeccaweissbort.com or visit her facebook page: @getyourmojobackcoach
Sarah Bolitho has been in the fitness and health industry for nearly 30 years, working in most fields from personal training and aerobics to Pilates and yoga across a diverse range of clients and populations. Throughout her career she has had a particular interest in behaviour change and creating positive health – both physical and emotional.
This has recently led to a slight career shift, and Sarah now specialises in supporting people in making changes and overcoming barriers using a range of techniques including hypnosis, Kinetic Shift, thought field therapy (tapping), relaxation and stress management. So, whether you are seeking help with weight loss, fears, phobias, anxiety, getting fitter or finally achieving those long-desired goals, she can work her magic with you!
In her spare time, Sarah loves to hike, and her favourite trail is the Flatirons in Boulder, Colorado where she recharges and reconnects with herself and nature! To find out more about Sarah Bolitho and the services she can offer visit: Fabnewlous
This has recently led to a slight career shift, and Sarah now specialises in supporting people in making changes and overcoming barriers using a range of techniques including hypnosis, Kinetic Shift, thought field therapy (tapping), relaxation and stress management. So, whether you are seeking help with weight loss, fears, phobias, anxiety, getting fitter or finally achieving those long-desired goals, she can work her magic with you!
In her spare time, Sarah loves to hike, and her favourite trail is the Flatirons in Boulder, Colorado where she recharges and reconnects with herself and nature! To find out more about Sarah Bolitho and the services she can offer visit: Fabnewlous
Anne Kehoe Psychotherapist and Counsellor
Anne offers counselling ‘talking therapy’ sessions for individuals. Anne’s background included working for a large local authority, where Anne was responsible for 300 employees, their training needs for Investors In People and staff welfare (occupational health). This led Anne to further her career and to go onto studying counselling and psychotherapy. Anne now has 15 years’ experience as a therapist, counselling employees with referrals from their company Employer’s Assistance Programs (EAP) and working in the private sector. When not working, Anne enjoys Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi to relax and for her physical and mental wellbeing.
For further information on one to one therapy, visit: Anne Kehoe, Counselling and Psychotherapy
Anne offers counselling ‘talking therapy’ sessions for individuals. Anne’s background included working for a large local authority, where Anne was responsible for 300 employees, their training needs for Investors In People and staff welfare (occupational health). This led Anne to further her career and to go onto studying counselling and psychotherapy. Anne now has 15 years’ experience as a therapist, counselling employees with referrals from their company Employer’s Assistance Programs (EAP) and working in the private sector. When not working, Anne enjoys Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi to relax and for her physical and mental wellbeing.
For further information on one to one therapy, visit: Anne Kehoe, Counselling and Psychotherapy
