Founder &
Director
Helping people build resilience through movement, health coaching, and sustainable lifestyle change.
My story
I am a fitness and wellbeing professional with over a decade of experience spanning higher education, health behaviour change, workplace wellbeing, and community fitness. As the founder of Resilience Fitness + Wellbeing, I specialise in empowering individuals and organisations to cultivate resilience through evidence-based physical activity and lifestyle strategies.
With a unique blend of academic insight and real-world application, I aim to bridge research, education, and practice to improve health, resilience, and wellbeing at the individual and population level.
Health Coaching & Behaviour Change
UKIHCA-qualified Health Coach and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) with expertise in supporting sustainable lifestyle change through personalised coaching and organisational interventions.
Fitness Instruction & Personal Training
Delivering inclusive, effective sessions across community, corporate, and university settings with expertise as a Level 3 Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor.
Workplace Wellbeing Leadership
Designing and facilitating evidence-based wellbeing programmes focused on physiological testing and behavioural science for organisations of all sizes.
University-Level Teaching
Teaching accredited qualifications and developing CPD courses for the fitness and wellbeing sector with a focus on practical application.
Research & Evaluation
Leading impactful health and wellbeing research with a focus on community-based physical activity and programme evaluation for measurable results.
Qualifications & Expertise
My academic background and professional certifications that enable me to deliver evidence-based, effective services.
Academic Qualifications
Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing
Sheffield Hallam University, 2022
Thesis: "Co-location of healthcare and leisure (fitness) facilities to promote physical activity: a realist synthesis"
Funded by SHU VC Scholarship, NCSEM Sheffield, and ukactive.
Behavioural, Social & Community Health
Applied Health Sciences, Public Health & Nutrition Science
Professional Certifications
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
NCHEC #22053, since 2013
UKIHCA-Qualified Health Coach
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Vocational Assessor
Exercise Referral Specialist
Group Exercise Instructor
Indoor Cycling Specialist
Professional Credentials
Recognised certifications ensuring evidence-based, professional practice
Interested in working together?
Whether you're seeking personal health coaching or organisational wellbeing support, I'm here to help you build resilience and sustainable health habits.
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