I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2005 and initially worked in musculoskeletal physiotherapy within the NHS. Alongside this, during my first pregnancy in 2008, I began treating pregnant women and discovered how rewarding it was to help women through such a pivotal time. Over the following years I continued to treat both musculoskeletal and women’s health patients, before gradually deciding to specialise entirely in women’s health from 2015 onwards.

After 17 years in the NHS, I founded Thrive and Shine Women’s Wellness in 2022 to create the kind of service I felt women truly needed — one that treats the whole person, not just their symptoms. I wanted to bring together everything I’d learned in physiotherapy, Pilates, and mindset work, offering care that recognises the connection between body, hormones, and mind.

My sister’s experience of being pushed into early menopause following cancer treatment highlighted just how under-supported many women are when it comes to understanding and managing their health. That experience, alongside my own challenges with chronic fatigue and mild hypermobility, shaped my approach and my belief in the importance of small, manageable steps. Living with a long-term condition has shown me first-hand how difficult it can be to stay consistent, find motivation, and be heard — and how powerful it is when care is truly personalised.

I later trained as a remedial hypnotist after seeing how subconscious patterns and mindset can influence recovery, pain, and motivation. Integrating this with physiotherapy and Pilates allows me to support women both physically and mentally — helping them make meaningful progress in ways that fit their lives.