Caroline Dean BSc (Hons) graduated from London school of osteopathy, while training as an osteopath I worked as sports massage therapist.
I enjoy the variety that osteopathy and massage brings, in my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs and riding/competing my horses.
BSc Sports Therapy
Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health MSc
Reformer Pilates Certificate
Moving Medicine Active Conversations Foundation
Diploma in Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Ali graduated in 2014 with BSc in Sports Therapy and a PGCE in 2018 from the University of Bedfordshire. He taught therapy assessment and technique to university students before moving his practise to private clients. Ali went on to complete his Masters degree in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health from University College London (UCL) in 2022. During this time he gained experience through shadowing consultants and surgeons at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) to further his studies.
Ali specialises in the assessment and treatment of sports injuries. He is passionate about using soft tissue therapy alongside active rehabilitation to help patients achieve their goals. He uses reformer pilates to help people improve their strength and posture. He is a qualified reformer pilates instructor and has vast experience working with clients from a variety of fitness levels.
Nutritionist
Nisha graduated from the College of Naturopathic Medicine, in London in 2020 as a Nutritional Therapist and has been working as a private practitioner in Harpenden since then.
Nisha brings with her extensive knowledge on how to support a range of conditions with nutrition and lifestyle changes including, but not exclusive to:
She also has access to functional testing and can arrange for blood draws, stool, urine, and saliva tests.
Her journey to becoming a nutritionist began when she was studying for her first degree and wanted to lose some weight. But as a keen researcher, she ended up down many rabbit holes, which eventually became a path to understanding how we can use food as medicine.
As a busy mum of two, she understands the challenges of cooking for a family who have different preferences when it comes to meal time. So she has learnt lots of time saving hacks along the way to make the process less stressful, which she loves to share.
In her spare time Nisha likes to run, cycle, go for walks, crochet, paper crafts and even though she has to cook for the family, she enjoys making healthy meals that suit the needs of all the fussy eaters in her family.
You can book in a free 15 minute phone consultation with Nisha here
Rebecca graduated from the University of Hertfordshire and is registered with the Society of Sports Therapists. In the last two years she has worked in both private clinics and sports clubs.
Rebecca has always had a passion for Sports, particularly athletics high jump to which she competed to national standard. It was having injuries that required Sports Therapy treatment and subsequent rehabilitation plans that attracted her to the profession and helping others with injuries to get back to full fitness. As a sports therapist Rebecca can provide sports massage, injury assessments and exercise based treatment.
Julia works on reception 2 days a week. She graduated in 1993 with a BA (Hons) in Business Studies. She also works as a Doula, supporting local families during pregnancy, birth and during the postnatal period.
Conor graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. During his degree he completed multiple modules in Strength and Conditioning, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology and focused his final dissertation on Nutrition. He also gained his Personal Training Level 3 (REPS) qualification at this time.
Conor is very passionate about helping others achieve their fitness and recovery related goals and has worked with a variety of people from all walks of life. He offers individual and small group personal training alongside online coaching.
He has previously worked at PureGym and alongside the England and Wales youth football teams.
A sports management graduate Tom became a fully qualified personal trainer in 2007, and his passion and professionalism have since enabled him to build up a huge range of clients – from complete newcomers to fitness to high level athletes.
Tom is also a Strength and Conditioning coach and has worked with Arsenal Ladies FC, Team GB footballers and professional boxers. He loves Olympic lifting, high fives and having a boogie.
After 15 years in the fitness industry, Marianne began to study Ashtanga yoga before qualifying to teach, having gained her RYS at "It's Yoga" in San Francisco under the tutelage of Larry Schultz in 2005. Ever since then, Marianne has been a big believer in practicing under as many esteemed teachers as possible in order the gain the most well rounded knowledge of yoga. Countless retreats and workshops have not only served to deepen her practice as a student, but also her knowledge as a yoga teacher.
In 2016, Marianne gained the prestigious Senior Yoga Teacher qualification having clocked up over 4000 hours teaching. With Marianne you can expect a physically strong, direct class with a hands on approach to alignment and posture correction. Prepare to challenge yourself and test your practice to the sounds of everything from Cafe del Mar to funky house, a nod to her misspent youth.
Susan first discovered Body Control Pilates as a client, in just a few sessions she felt the benefits and came to appreciate the precise and controlled approach that the method uses. The deep postural exercises allow the body to reset and the mind to refresh. In 2018 Susan qualified as a Body Control Pilates Teacher so she could share the advantages of Pilates with others.
Susan has further qualifications in Bone Health and Pilates for Pregnancy and takes regular courses to keep updated eg Back4Good (Pilates for Low Back Pain).
Susan’s classes focus on increasing core strength to protect the spine, the alignment of the body for joint stability and using breath patterns to facilitate the movement. They offer clients a range of levels to accommodate differing abilities and are taught in a friendly and supportive environment.
Danielle started her career as a professional dancer after attending Bird College of Performing Arts, gaining ISTD teaching qualifications in Ballet and Modern. A few years later followed a complete career change to the LIFFE trading floor in the city and the launching of a new business.
She has recently returned to her love of movement, training with the renowned Body Control Pilates and gaining a level 3 matwork qualification.
Danielles classes are for everyone, whether you are recovering from injury, exercise regularly, or are a beginner, her classes are small and tailored to the specific needs of the clients with a friendly encouraging atmosphere.