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The dream team of in:spa massage therapists, nutritionists, chefs, yoga teachers and personal trainers ensure maximum benefits for every guest, such as weight-loss, improved fitness, greater flexibility, stress relief and a heightened sense of wellbeing.
For each retreat, in:spa provides a sublime combination of wellness experts to refresh and revive you. Whilst each member of the in:spa team is a leading expert in their particular fields, with many years experience, it is the combination of expertise and personalities - in a relaxed, friendly, beautiful environment - that makes in:spa experience so special. All our guests say so. Please click guest testimonials to review. Kathryn Brown director  Kathryn co-founded in:spa after a ten year career in the City, where she specialised in the consumer industries of luxury goods and retail.
She is a fitness and yoga enthusiast, and a keen runner, having completed several marathons. Kathryn divides her time between hosting in:spa retreats, sourcing new venues and managing the in:spa team of specialists.
Emily Bird retreat manager
Lorraine Perretta nutritionist
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personal trainers
Christina is a well-established and highly motivated personal trainer with over 15 years experience. She is a freelance trainer at the prestigious Home House club and is one of the co-founders of At-One Fitness. Christina's holds a degree in exercise physiology, has a post-graduate in exercise and sport psychology and has recently studied with Stott Pilates. Her methodology integrates a very holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing to help individuals reach their full potential. Christina specialises in lower back and abdominal conditioning, stability training, mobility and flexibility training, and lifestyle management. She is a very keen yoga practitioner.
As a consultant on the Pilates training systems his knowledge is sought after worldwide and he has become renowned for his success rescuing clients from probable surgery. Peter continues to develop his approach to physical well -being through continued research and integration of lifestyle, nutrition and other holistic genres.
His clients include a range of ages and abilities which has contributed to his experience. Having represented both Great Britain and South Africa in Triathlon at the World Championships, he also does Triathlon coaching for beginners and intermediate levels. Andy's philosophy is that having fun is crucial - without enjoyment nothing else matters.
John Brierley John is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at Oxford Brookes University. He has previously lectured at Brunel University in London (Sports Psychology and Coaching Science) as well as at Baylor University in Texas (Health and Physical Education). He provided football-specific conditioning support at West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Queens Park Rangers for a decade and was full-time Fitness Coach for Birmingham City in the Premier League for a further 4 years. Previously he was an international triple jumper and Great Britain team manager at 6 World Student Games. More recently he was Team Manager of the England Athletics Team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and has been selected Team Leader for the same team at the 2010 Games in Delhi this October. Elizabeth Banks BSc (Hons.) CSCS personal trainer  Elizabeth has a degree in Sport Science and has worked in the fitness profession for 10 years. She leads clients in her belief that everyone is able to improve their health and fitness today and every day. Specialities include functional training, strength and conditioning, body weight and suspension training (TRX specialist), sport specific training, rehabilitation, and pre & postnatal training. Always keen to further her knowledge she is currently studying for a Diploma in FASTER Function.
Elizabeth enjoys tearing down the mountain on skis, board or bike, throwing left hooks and watching her clients succeed! She is a keen boxer and aspires to turn pro and has been fortunate to train with many professionals both here and stateside.
yoga teacher  Simon Low, co-founder of triyoga, in London's Primrose Hill, has been teaching Yoga internationally for 12 years.
Simon's teaching reflects his training and ongoing studies with international teachers in many forms of Hatha and Classical yoga. After originally completing and becoming certified in Teacher Training and Advanced Yoga Therapy with Dr. Larry Payne at Samata International in Los Angeles, California, Simon has developed a unique and personal teaching style. His teachings are augmented by a keen interest in Okido Yoga, and a wide and varied journey through many other systems and schools of Hatha Yoga, bodywork, psychology and disciplines such as The Alexander Technique, Pilates, and Chi Kung. While keeping classes and study educational, diverse, focused and fun, Simon encourages the individual to remain mindfully focused toward internal exploration as a guide to experiencing yoga as it is meant to be practiced.
Jean Hall
Jean now teaches in London’s major yoga centres & internationally, running & teaching yoga retreats in places of natural beauty. Her pupils are of all levels, beginners to advanced. With a Masters Degree in Performing Arts & her indepth dance & broad yoga experience she draws on her diverse background to share & teach the gift of yoga
Liz Lark
Workshops with leading teachers including Richard Freeman and Rod Stryker at The Life Centre London have inspired Liz to explore the unfolding journey into the liberating simplicity and spaciousness that Yoga brings. She is a board member for The Life Centre Teachers Training Course, and runs retreats and workshops nationally and internationally. Liz holds a BA & MA 3d design & Performing arts, elements of which she weaves into her teaching to draw on the body as a moving metaphor and an alchemical vessel for constant renewal.
Alan Kelly has been practising yoga for ten years. Originally from Dublin, Alan qualified for the Yoga Alliance Teacher's Certificate at the Life Centre in Notting Hill. For the past six years he has primarily studied with
Jean Hall but also with Liz Lark and Om Yoga New York. Based in London, Alan teaches a deep Vinyasa style of
yoga.
Founder of the Brockwell Lido yoga centre in 1994, his influences are from many different traditions including Sivananda, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Iyengar and Shadow Yoga.
He teaches a dynamic Hatha Yoga and is popular as a teacher because of his innovative and experimental fusion of many different influences and schools. He works creatively with a variety of themes, different sequences and a range of postures to help students deepen their practice and understanding. His classes can be strong and challenging at times but also soft, calming and meditative. This balance of right effort brings a sense of ease, lightness and joy. His focus on the breath and quality of awareness bring a meditative quality - being present, not on 'automatic pilot'. Thus we learn to be as fully alive as possible in each moment in every day life - not just on the mat.
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Isaac Mullins
He has travelled extensively in India, studying many styles including Ashtanga, Sivananda and Iyengar. He has been lucky enough to learn from many great teachers including Richard Freeman, David Svenson, Liz Lark, Padma Nair, Gusta (Shunya) and many more. Isaac is qualified with the British wheel of Yoga and is certified by the Yoga Alliance.
Alan Wichert
Amanda Cross
Simone Parris
Tanya Sadourian Michael Arthur
Justin believes in treating each client as an individual, from a holistic point of view, aiming to resolve problems from their source rather than their effects. His love for, and experience in, endurance sports offers an insight into the particular problems faced by runners and cyclists with high training loads. Hermione Bigland massage therapist
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Simon, a lawyer by training, joined 
A passion for travel and culture led Emily to read Buddhism, Hinduism and Anthropology at Newcastle University. Emily has travelled extensively in Asia and, eager to further her studies in Eastern traditions, embarked on a series of courses in healing and alternative practices. Now qualified for four years as a Reiki Master and with a keen interest in yoga, meditation and nutrition, Emily is well positioned to guide you through your 
Amelia worked in PR and event management for seven years and discovered the power of nutrition though treating her own poor health. After four years studying at the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition (and with her health completely restored), she relocated to Northumberland where she now runs her practice. Passionate about good health and food, Amelia is enthusiastic about re-installing healthy eating routines and encouraging people to rediscover great tasting, fresh and seasonal food. Amelia runs regular healthy cooking demonstrations and is a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists.
As well as being an excellent retreat manager, Amanda is a highly respected alternative health practitioner. She is a qualified reflexologist and has studied anatomy and physiology, holistic and ayurvedic forms of massage and STR techniques. Amanda also teaches stress management and baby massage. Before
moving permanently to Spain three years ago, Amanda had two clinics in London, one in Richmond and one in Kensington and was the official therapist for the Harlequins professional rugby team 2003-2005 and had a host of high profile clients. Since moving to Spain Amanda, a fluent Spanish speaker, has become a regular guest on REM Radio, where she features as the alternative health expert.
Luciana has a passion for travel and alternative approaches to improving one's quality of life. With a background in Human Rights work and a recently completed Masters degree in Jungian psychology, her interests are broad but lie mainly in exploring psychological practices, healthy living and innovative trends in the field of personal development. Her commitment to yoga, bodywork and nutrition along with her love of people leave her well equipped as a retreat manager, able to play both a supportive and organisational role in the smooth running of the week. 
Fast talking New Yorker, Lorraine is a nutrition enthusiast. After several years working for GQ and Vogue fashion magazines, she studied nutrition at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and has never looked back. She is senior clinical nutritionist at the Brain Bio Centre and consultant to the International Institute for Anti-Ageing. Lorraine is a frequent lecturer at Westminster University, Thames Valley College, and the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, where she is also a Fellow. She is an entertaining speaker and is frequently invited to speak at various seminars and conferences both in the UK and abroad. Lorraine is author of Brain Food and a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists. Lorraine feels good nutrition should be practiced by everyone and her skill is integrating healthy eating habits into people’s busy lifestyles.
Natalie Savona has an inspiring approach to balanced eating. Her practical solutions and tasty, simple recipes have made her one of Britain's leading nutritionists. Natalie trained at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition, having previously graduated from Cambridge and City Universities. She supports people with a range of health conditions, including chronic fatigue and depression to digestive complaints. Natalie's a widely read author in The Kitchen Shrink, The Big Book of Juices and Smoothies and Solve Your Skin Problems. She regularly features in the national media, including her column in Cosmopolitan, and is the presenter of The Kitchen Detective on Discovery Health TV.
Vicki has been practicing nutrition and naturopathic medicine since 1999 in private medical clinics and lately, in her own private practice in central London. She trained firstly at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and followed that with a two year naturopathic post-graduate course at the London School of Naturopathic Medicine. This was followed by a further three years in Applied Kinesiology. Vicki has appeared regularly on television and has written several books including 'The Food Doctor' and 'The Food Doctor for Babies and Children'.
A clinical nutritionist who believes that nutrition has to be 'do-able' in everyday life. Kate doesn't believe in something that doesn't work or isn't practical and is dedicated to making nutrition approachable and fun. Kate came into nutrition after her nutrition hobby got out of hand and she found herself booked of a course at the prestigious Institute for Optimum Nutrition for three years - the experience changed her life, health and outlook forever. 
Alli has been a nutritional therapist for over 10 years with a diploma from London's well respected Institute of Optimum Nutrition. She's a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists and also has a psychology degree. Alli frequently gives radio interviews, makes numerous television appearances (Sky News, BBC 24, This Morning, CBBC…), and is often quoted in magazines(Zest, Slimming, Closer, New Woman…). As a nutritional therapist Alli also spends time seeing clients at her clinic in Chiswick W. London. 
Emma came into nutrition after a background in Hong Kong and London¹s financial arenas and trained at the British College of Nutrition and Health with post-graduate training in metabolic typing. She subsequently worked for The Food Doctor and Individual Wellbeing Diagnostic Laboratories in London and currently provides nutritional therapy for One Aldwych Hotel as well as for her own clinic in Notting Hill. She brings an open, holistic and practical approach to nutritional health, a subject she believes should be a pleasure not a chore, and specialises in the careful tailoring of the individual nutritional requirements of her clients. 
Born and raised in Italy, Alessandro has always had a passion for good food and nutrition. A keen athlete, competing in judo as well as skiing, and triathlon, Alessandro moved to the UK in 1995. Whilst working as a personal trainer, Alessandro observed first-hand the importance of good nutrition for peak sports performance. Developing this interest, he went on to study for three years at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition. Alessandro now lectures to the 5 leading Nutrition and Naturopathic colleges in the UK. He runs four busy clinics and specialises in metabolic typing – a practical way of determining the right fuel for your body.
Kenny Tranquille is a Nutritional Therapist and certified NLP Coach. Having completed his extensive training at London’s Institute for Optimum Nutrition, he has established a strong following and helped hundreds of individuals to feel fantastic and regain their health. Kenny works extensively with corporate clients; BUPA and Ernst & Young are two of the leading companies for whom Kenny runs workshops and seminars. He also works with clients on a one to one basis in his clinic in Canary Wharf. He is a frequent lecturer at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and also a student tutor. Kenny has an energetic, easy style that is both motivational and inspirational.
Charlotte's passion for nutrition stems from her own experience of good nutrition treating a personal serious health condition. Several years of exploration and study led to a Diploma at the UK School of Naturopathic Nutrition. Holistic in approach, Charlotte works dynamically with the client on a physiological, physical, and mental/emotional level. Awareness is, she believes, 90% of the cure and considerable emphasis is placed on helping clients gain better self-knowledge. Charlotte works at Urban Bliss in addition to running her own private clinic in West London.
Ailsa studied psychology at Nottingham University and worked in research, consultancy and features writing, before focusing on her lifelong passion for food and its impact on health. After graduating from the Institute of Optimum Nutrition, she directed their postgraduate seminar programme. She lectures, writes and runs courses, is senior nutritionist at Champneys, works with private and corporate clients, and is regularly quoted in magazines (Harpers, Eve, You, Zest etc). While she works across the spectrum of health and nutrition-for-sport issues, particular interests include anti-ageing, heart health, food-intolerance linked problems and weight management.
For Susannah, practising nutritional therapy is the ideal way to combine her interests in good food, human biochemistry and communication in the same job. She gives one-to-one consultations and also writes about health for national media such as Healthy, Zest and the Express. Sharing her knowledge with others is a core part of Susannah’s work and she runs workshops for companies such as the National Childbirth Trust and the International Institute of Anti-Aging, as well as working with students at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, where she trained. Like most of the in:spa nutritional team, Susannah works with clients with a wide range of health problems, but her particular specialty is fertility, and she is the author of Optimum Nutrition Before, During & After Pregnancy with Patrick Holford. 
Passionate about food and cycling, Nell Nelson has cycled and eaten in every country she has visited from Mexico's cactus-studded deserts to Pakistan's snow-topped mountains. Her hobby has led to a fascinating career in nutrition, food and travel writing, cookbook writing and TV presenting. Nell is a nutritionist at Neal's Yard Remedies in Edinburgh and also runs corporate nutritional workshops. She's fascinated by harnessing the power of food so you can get the most out of life whether its cycling hundreds of miles or just preparing a meal that puts you in a thoroughly good mood. 
Suzi trained as a Naturopathic Nutritionist at the College of Natural Nutrition, having previously worked as a broadcast journalist for over twenty years. She is currently one of the UK's leading nutritionists, regularly writing for health magazines and the national press, as well as appearing on both TV and radio. She is a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists, the author of three books, and lectures in the UK and abroad. Because of her former career she understands stressed out clients and makes her regimes easy to follow in the real world.
Winston is an accomplished Master Trainer and Lecturer with experience working with both private and corporate clients. He is currently a senior trainer with The Third Space based in London as well as a fitness consultant for the English National Polo team. He has also worked with major corporate and public sector clients to create and deliver bespoke training products. These products are built around Winston’s extensive industry experience and focus upon the interrelationship between anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
John has over a decade of strength and conditioning experience, gained in the USA, Australia and the UK. He also holds a Master's Degree in Exercise and Health Behaviour. He trains clients in London and Suffolk. John rarely features in the media, but has a host of high profile clients. His areas of specialization include: strength and conditioning, structural and injury rehabilitation, postural fitness, senior health and lifestyle/weight management. He enjoys endurance multi-sports, resistance training and yoga.
Jamie has been working in the health and fitness industry since the early 1990's and has an impressive reputation within the industry. He is Head Trainer at the ‘Agua' spa at London's Sanderson Hotel and founder of ‘The Fitness Coach' consultancy. He features often as a fitness expert in the press and on TV. He has a very high profile celebrity client list, which includes Kate Beckinsale, Donna Air and Charles Worthington. Jamie's areas of specialisation are abdominal and lower back conditioning, fat loss, strength training and lifestyle management.
Wendy has been a health and fitness professional since 1999 and, in recent years, has been working as a freelance personal trainer at the prestigious Harbour Club in Chelsea. She also runs her own business offering one to one tuition and training. Her qualifications include C.H.E.K (Corrective High Performance Exercise Kineisiology) Level 1. Wendy's expertise includes: weight loss management, core strength and stability training, pre and post natal training, endurance fitness training and full postural assessment. She is a keen runner, having completed five London marathons and enjoys tennis and yoga.
James has been coaching clients to reach their personal best in the fields of fitness , nutrition and lifestyle for 13 years working particularly on body fat reduction, and in areas where his one to one approach achieves the best results, particularly in strength training and high intensity cardio vascular workouts .He backs up the ability to inspire others to meet their own personal bests with YMCA & A.C.S.M Qualifications in personal training, nutrition and lifestyle counselling and regularly trains a series of high profile business personalities. James also holds specialist qualifications in post/anti natal fitness training and is considered an expert in this field.
Nick is an enthusiastic and motivating trainer dedicated to helping his clients achieve their goals. Since the turn of the millennium he has achieved high levels of qualification with ACSM, NASM and a Diploma in Exercise and Health Management. Nick is based in Chelsea where he specialises in weight management, strength and conditioning as well as functional core based exercises around a strong postural framework. He's a keen sportsman having played to a high level in rugby and tennis. His professionalism, commitment and passion to fitness has enabled him to train a variety of clients, including high profile celebrities and international royalty.
Charlie is a highly qualified personal trainer, nutritionist and lifestyle coach, tennis coach and golf biomechanic. He has studied in England, Denmark, Germany and Australia and has several years of international experience having worked for top gyms in Sydney as well as London. He has worked for 'Nike' as a trainer and ran corporate fitness for one of the largest telecommunication companies in Australia. Since returning to London he has set up a successful personal training business and is constantly furthering his professional qualifications. Charlie is an exceptionally keen sportsman having excelled in a number of sports from a young age and has received an English cap for rugby, played West of England hockey and county cricket. 
Charlene takes a holistic approach to client fitness and lifestyle development, building on extensive education and experience. She has worked in the fitness industry since the early ‘90s, holds Physical Education degrees and is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Charlene’s holistic approach ensures clients address all aspects of their lifestyle in order to reach their goals. She educates people on exercise, nutrition, health issues and lifestyle changes. Her caring yet firm attitude makes her a sought after professional in her field. The BBC retained Charlene’s services as a consultant on the recent show ”Should I worry about…exercise.” Her love of being active and healthy allows her to set a realistic example for her clients.
Stan began his career in the fitness industry in 1994. In 2000, Stan joined the fitness team at London's prestigious Harbour Club on a freelance basis, teaching classes and training clients one to one. Stan has a reputation as being a versatile trainer with bags of enthusiasm and is keen to bring a sense of achievement and success to all his clients. Recently Stan has trained in Pilates and is a Level 1 C. H. E. K Practitioner (Corrective High performance Kineisiology). Stan has played a number of sports to a high standard and boasts tennis and golf as his most recent sporting passions. Stan's areas of expertise are in weight management, strength and stability training and lifestyle coaching.
Peter has been practicing as a Sports Therapist and Pilates professional for over 9 years. Peter is now widely recognized as a leading UK authority on Pilates and has become internationally acclaimed training a high profile client base that includes major celebrities and international royalty. 
Whilst studying sports and exercise, Tom played rugby at semi-professional level for UWIC and Cardiff. His studies focused on exercise physiology, measurement and evaluation of physical fitness and sports performance. In recent times, Tom has focused on health related fitness and conditioning, working closely with people to enhance their true fitness potential.
Pete's 14 year involvement in the Health & Fitness industry in Canada, Australia and the UK, has seen him work with many clients of varied abilities. They range from the weekend warrior, recreational and professional athlete; Hollywood film productions; pre and post-natal mothers; post-injury rehabilitations and everyday business people and housewives. While in Australia, Pete was recruited by Reebok Australia to become 1 of 3 national master trainers responsible for running workshops, demonstrations and instructor certifications with regards to their cardiovascular products. Pete's high energy, positive motivation skills, extensive experience and genuine passion for fitness allows him to tailor a personalised training program to meet your individual health, fitness and nutrition goals.
Nik's career in health and fitness began at Bristol University where he attained a BSc. Hons in Psychology and a postgraduate degree in Health and Exercise Science. After moving to London in 1998 and becoming a successful personal trainer, Nik also became involved in ultra and adventure racing. Notable events he has completed include The Thames Meander (52 mile non-stop run), Peak Marathon, Lands End to John O Groats cycle, Three Peaks Challenge, Marathon des Sables (150 mile self-sufficient six day race across the Moroccan Sahara) and the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race once running and once on mountain bike (100 miles in 5 days at an average altitude of 11,500ft). He has also paced the London Marathon three times for Runners World Magazine successfully leading round the 3:30 and 4:00 group. His marathon PB is 2:48.
Divan used to play professional rugby in his native South Africa while studying, and holds a degree in sports science with a major in psychology. Now based in London, Divan has been a personal trainer here since 2003. His areas of expertise are injury rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, sports specific training and boxing. An enthusiastic sportsman, Divan enjoys contact sports, resistance training and golf.
Monika has spent over 15 years devoting her life to the world of health and fitness, following a Degree in Business Administration and Tourism from Oxford Brookes University and a Personal Training, Sports Therapy and Massage Diploma from Premier Training Global. She is currently based in SW London as a freelance personal trainer and also works at the well known Harbour Club in Chelsea.
Monika specialises in weight management, core conditioning, sport specific (skiing, tennis, watersports and climbing), pre- and post-natal and corrective exercise training, having studied methods adopted by well known fitness expert, Paul Chek. Monika's enthusiasm and fun attitude towards life reflects in her training.
George graduated from St Mary's University in Twickenham with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Science and Biology, and has now spent over 20 years within the fitness industry. He has proven an extremely effective and motivational personal trainer over the years, with a wide base of expertise. He was senior fitness coach at Crystal Palace FC before becoming a senior trainer at Matt Roberts in Mayfair training many high profile clients. In the last few years his addiction to skiing lead him to become a BASI ski instructor in Zermatt in Switzerland. George's philosophy to training ensures fun, effective, holistic solutions to every client's goals.
Susan's unique approach to helping clients achieve their goals is rooted in her understanding of the individual and how to create a program of sustainable wellbeing. Educating clients on the values of the specifics of exercise and nutrition are Susan's key to achieving results. Her firm yet considerate approach compliments her qualifications and experience in motivational training, weight management, sports conditioning and functional movement training. As a freelance personal trainer her multi disciplinary approach has attracted clients from all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Dan currently trains from the small but perfectly formed One Aldwych health club on the Strand. After a successful career touring the world as a dancer for the likes of Emma Bunton, Gloria Gaynor and the 'Dream Boys', he has settled back in London, where he has founded his own fitness and movement company 'Monkey Business Dance', while also moonlighting in the West End show 'Stomp.' Dan trains with an emphasis on achieving results and draws on his skills as a dancer, power lifter and judo fighter to provide entertaining, yet effective workouts based around good technique, a strong core and postural balance.
Andy is a corrective exercise based trainer and has been involved in the fitness industry for eight years. He thrives on working with clients who want to improve overall body well-being, whether it's core conditioning/posture, sport specific or general fitness. 
After finishing his degree in Sport Science with Psychology and his Business Diploma at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa), Henlu became a fitness director on board luxury cruise ships for 3 years before moving to London, where he now trains private and corporate clients. Henlu also teaches yoga and pilates. Fitness, health and helping people to achieve their goals are Henlu`s passions in life.
Anthony has been working within the health and fitness industry for over 15 years. During this time he has worked for numerous organizations, including the NHS as an Exercise Specialist and a Health Improvement Facilitator. Believing that without a healthy, happy and positive mind the body will not be truly healthy either, Anthony is not only an Advanced Level 3 (Special Populations) REPS Personal Trainer, he also holds a Masters Degree in Physical Activity and Health Development.
Recently voted ‘One of Britain’s Top Six Nutritionists’ by Harpers Bazaar magazine, Rachael is uniquely placed as both a highly experienced personal trainer and a fully qualified and registered public health nutritionist to assist clients in all matters relating to weight management. After graduating with a Degree in Health Studies and a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Nutrition from Liverpool University she went on to become the Director of Training and Development for YMCA Fitness Industry Training, one of Britain’s largest fitness training organisations and now runs her own Healthy Living Consultancy. Her infectious enthusiasm for 'gimmick free' healthy eating and active lifestyles has made her a regular on ITV’s 'This Morning', UK Living, BBC 1 and GMTV and secured her the position of expert columnist for a wide range of national newspapers and magazines. A self confessed ‘food lover’ she is also the author of four healthy living books, including the international best selling "GI High Energy Cookbook". 
Ruth’s exercise philosophy is simple: as with life, you get out what you put in - and you should always enjoy what you do. A competitive swimmer since childhood, she now coaches and competes with the Ibiza Masters swim team. She also runs a private swim-tuition business, training all ages and levels from toddlers to competitive triathletes, and enjoys a variety of other sports and activities including running, cycling, canoeing and yoga. The benefit of this balanced, energising approach to exercise is clear in her passion for her life and work. Her motivational attitude and enthusiasm make her a popular trainer, while her breadth of knowledge and experience enable her to adapt to a wide variety of client needs and fitness goals. Ruth is an ASA qualified Swim Instructor and a REPs Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor. 
Jimmy is a highly innovative and motivating personal trainer. With a degree in sport and exercise science and qualifications from ACSM, Jimmy incorporates the latest research and trends into training. He is currently working on a freelance basis at three of London’s top health and fitness clubs. He offers a holistic and fully integrated service of personal training including a wide range of training regimes to tailor for each individual, as well as inspiring challenges and events. Jimmy is a keen cyclist and skier and is currently training with a triathlon team. 
Liz Lark has been teaching yoga since 1990's, training first with the British Wheel of Yoga. Absorbed in the health & balance of the bodymind through alignment, gesture, breathing, sequencing and relaxation her inspiration comes from the series of Astanga Vinyasa tradition and other Hatha yoga practises including yoga nidra (deep relaxation). Liz adapts yoga postures for each individual in order to ‘chisel' into the form and help to sculpt and free each unique body. 
Claire started out as a professional dancer. While dancing in New York, Claire discovered Asthtanga and Jivamukti Yoga, then travelling began to India to study with Sri Pattabhi Jois and Sharat Ransawamy in Mysore. Claire has 10 years teaching experience in London and most recently in New York, teaching at top yoga and health centres, and teaches many celebrities. Claire has a deep understanding of the beauty and grace of intelligent asana sequencing, of body mechanics and anatomy and uses inspirational music in her classes. Claire has a reputation as a delightful, challenging teacher who enables yoga students to fulfil their full potential.
Tenya's unique yoga style and depth of experience draws from 16 years of teaching dance, group exercise, personal training, and teaching and developing her own flow style yoga classes. She has studied around the world with many leading yoga teachers including dynamic yoga with Shiva Rea, and ashtanga with David Swenson. Her creative approach brings an energetic and dynamic flow of yoga that adapts to all fitness levels in a fun and invigorating environment. Tenya currently teaches yoga classes across London, with an exclusive and sought after private client base.
Nigel has been teaching yoga since the early 90's. He encourages his students to approach their yoga with as much emphasis on mental discipline, as the physical aspect of the practice. Through blending flowing, breath-synchronized movements with mindfully sustaining good quality breathing in the poses, students are enabled to tap into the body's natural internal energetic system.
Jeff was first introduced to yoga whilst travelling in India in the mid ‘90’s and is passionate about sharing the mind/body/spirit benefits that he has experienced with his students. Having come from a strong sporting background, which gave him the gift of a bad back and tight hamstrings and hips,he can empathise with students with less flexibility and tight muscles as he can remember what it was like.
Melinda is a yoga alliance approved teacher with 7 years Hatha Yoga experience.Previously a corporate lawyer she was drawn to yoga as a way to relieve stress, eventually leaving to follow her passion for yoga. Her intelligent and practical approach reflects this background and noticeably helps to improve clients' understanding of the poses and underlying principles of yoga. Her fluid, creative, dynamic yoga (vinyasa flow), draws from a variety of disciplines with an emphasis on alignment and breathing. This, combined with her relaxed manner, patience and enthusiasm have prompted an extremely loyal and diverse following.
Katrina has been studying and teaching yoga since 1992. Her early training was in Ashtanga yoga, but she has been primarily influenced by ISHTA Yoga, the creation of Yogiraj Alan Finger, with whom she has worked closely since 2001. Their highly regarded book, Chakra Yoga: Balancing Energy for Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Well-being, was published in 2005. Katrina has taught group and private classes, and led yoga workshops and retreats in the USA, Canada, and Europe. She teaches with care, commitment, and energy, emphasizing the harmony of body, mind, and spirit. 
Chris has been practicing for 12 years and specialises in teaching 'strong Hatha yoga'. Certified as a teacher by the British Wheel of Yoga he studied in Rishikesh and at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India. Chris is a sought after name on the international yoga circuit and regularly contributes to a variety of health and fitness pages in national newspapers and magazines. Chris also teaches remedial yoga therapy, Masterclasses, and Workshops. 
Kate has been studying yoga for the past 9 years, having come to yoga through a double degree in drama and eastern philosophy at university in new york. She focuses on the synchronisation of breath and movement to find an inner sense of peace, emphasising a non-competitive, non-dogmatic approach. Her classes are dynamic, strong, flowing and meditative, with a sense of humour and fun. She was originally qualified through Tripsichore Yoga Theatre, and has since completed Max Strom's Advanced Teacher Training in Venice, California. She borrows from many styles, including astanga, sivananda, Iyengar and Tripsichore. All levels are catered for, as she offers different options constantly. This encourages students to honour their level, with patience and humility. Kate believes strongly that yoga helps to free your heart and quiet your mind.
Granville has been practicing Yoga for 30 years, with 17 of them devoted to teaching. His Iyengar background has been enhanced by his time practicing with BKS Iyengar in Pune, India. He has been inspired to study with well known and respected Yogis such as Derek Ireland, Radha and David Swenson. Although Granville is recognized as one of the foremost Astanga teachers in the country, he is increasingly being drawn to the traditional practices of the ancient yogis. Granville places great importance on classical Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation which has led him to develop his dynamic yogAsana . His wide expertise enables all students to move confidently through his Yoga sessions ensuring everybody can develop their practice safely and with awareness.
Katie has been practicing yoga for ten years and currently works at leading yoga schools in London. She has an extensive list of private clients including high profile clients such as Natalie Portman, Gwyneth Patrow and Chris Martin. Having tried various styles of yoga; Hatha, Iyengar and Yantra yoga, she now focuses primarily on the Astanga Vinyasa system. When she fell deeply in love with yoga she took a year out to travel round the world to study with leading practitioners including Dena Kingsburg, Richard Freeman and David Swenson. As well as yoga asana, she has studied Pranayama, Sanskrit and yoga philosophy. She works on creating a moving meditation, stilling the mind, increasing space within the body and depth and steadiness to the breath. She is also a qualified naturopath and medical herbalist and is a great proponent of integrative health and living. With a regular yoga practice, the correct diet and peace of mind we can create optimum vitality and health.
Jane is one of the UK's leading yoga teachers with a prestigious private client base in London. She is also a public speaker for city institutions and banks on stress and motivation. She trains teachers for the top London yoga centres: triyoga, the life centre and the yoga therapy centre (specialising in yoga for depression and the nervous system). She has featured in many magazines and newspaper articles. She took up yoga some 15 years ago whilst working as a designer in India: she found yoga and meditation a natural panacea for the pressure and stress of her job. Jane trained as a hatha flow and iyengar alignment teacher. She is also trained in Voice Dialogue – the Psychology of the Selves which she uses often in conjunction with yoga as an aid to awareness and personal development.
Following a business degree and eight years in consumer magazine publishing, Angus has since spent nearly a decade teaching Hatha Yoga and meditation in corporations, embassies, health clubs and at eco-retreats around the world. His contemporary style draws on many disciplines including Sivananda, Iyengar, and Scaravelli. He is also greatly influenced by his meditative training in Buddhist monasteries.
Angus is also a qualified practicing Clinical Hypnotherapist and specialises in the successful treatment of stress-related conditions. Beyond yoga and holistic therapies, his passions include off-road motor biking, scuba diving and skiing.
Erika, who has been practicing yoga for 18 years, uses a variety of styles which integrate her experience of Iyengar, Astanga, Yin/Yang, Kundalini and Restorative yoga, emphasizing awareness of mind, body and breath whilst focusing on correct alignment.
Erika believes that, while yoga does make our bodies stronger and more flexible, yoga's greatest gifts lie in helping us to heal on the inside by helping our minds to become more peaceful and by opening our hearts to grace. She aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment to allow her students to develop their own understanding of yoga in an enjoyable way.
While working in the film business, Louisa was increasingly drawn to yoga through a fascination with the human body. She subsequently decided to train with Simon Low's Yoga Academy, and has since continued to study with international teachers such as Donna Farhi, Shiva Rea, Rod Stryker, Eric Schiffmann and John Scott. Louisa's style is predominately Vinyasa Flow but with careful attention to alignment, helping students gain a deeper understanding of how to support themselves properly through the practice while softening into their true nature and finding a more integrated, authentic sense of flow to their lives.
James was working as a trader in the City in '95 when he discovered that yoga could relieve chronic back pain and assist in calming a restless mind. He had completed one teacher training course with Sivananda in 2002 when he was thankfully made redundant and began teaching full-time. The decade of City life gave him an invaluable understanding of the challenges of working in high-pressure environments. During the following five years he also gained Yoga Alliance certification and taught in yoga centres and health clubs across London as well as organising his own classes and yoga holidays. In 2006 he went to India for six months' intensive study of Astanga in Mysore and trained with Sri K Pattabhi Jois. 
Neo has trained extensively in most of the major yoga systems with some of world's leading teachers. Since then he has established a distinctive Yoga teaching technique. His style is rooted in the experience acquired through his personal journey and his absolute commitment to bring depth and clarity to the understanding and practice of Yoga in its entirety.
Neo presents ancient yogic traditions in his own 21st century style.
Isaac began practicing Ashtanga Yoga 13 years ago, initially only to complement his career as a dancer with companies including the English National ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and Spanish National Ballet. At 23 his desire to pursue yoga overtook his desire to dance, prompting him to train as a teacher.
Following a physiology BSc at UCL, (specialising in human muscle and locomotion), David trained with the London School of Sports Massage in 1998, before setting up his own mobile clinic in London treating patients in their own homes and offices. Working with elite atheletes to ante and post natal women, stressed office workers to those with chronic back issues, David uses deep tissue and sports massage therapy techniques with fantastic results and has a wealth of experience to draw from. Recently he spent 4 months in Australia learning and practising Bowen Therapy, where the technique was devised, which adds a new dimension to his massage therapy. 
Sibyl practices neuroskeletal re-alignment therapy, deep tissue and remedial massage, aromatherapy, myofascial release and Reiki in the London area. She tailors her treatments to the individual and will sometimes combine two or more of these therapies to address the person in a whole and complete way. Sibyl's interest in complementary therapy began during a two-year stay in Japan in the 1980's, where she had the opportunity to experience various types of bodywork and healing. In Japan, she discovered a very different attitude towards energy and healing. This inspired her to study and then practice some of the therapies herself. Sibyl is a member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists; the British Neuroskeletal Re-alignment Therapy Association and is a UK Reiki Federation Practitioner member.
Ines started her career as a therapeutic masseuse in Gran Canaria working closely with an osteopath. She has worked and studied extensively in Germany and Ibiza, incorporating Reiki into her qualifications, which she now brings into her own massage work. Ines specializes in spinal and postural alignment, and has worked with a large number of high profile sports men and women throughout Europe. Her massage is both a deep and yet relaxing treatment – a massage for body, spirit and soul. She is part of our Ibizan team of therapists.
Ethan specialises in therapeutic deep tissue massage and is also a licensed acupuncturist. Having trained as a massage therapist at the highly prestigious Institute of Psychostructural Balancing (IPSB) in Los Angeles, his intuition and natural sensitivity allow for his treatments to be adapted to the individual's needs. Ethan's Therapeutic Deep Tissue treatment promotes physical healing as well as restoring energy levels and stimulating circulation. IPSB places a strong emphasis on the inner balance and grounding of the practitioner by incorporating Tai Chi and meditation as a major component of the training. Ethan is an avid runner and health advocate, and has participated in more than twenty international marathons.
Justin trained at the Pheonix School for Holistic Health in Houston and in 2003 spent a month in Nepal training in Ancient Massage with Rahul Bharti. More recently, he spent time studying with Art Riggs, expanding and refining his techniques in deep tissue massage. 
Hermione fell in love with the benefits of massage from an early age and after a period of working in the art world realised that her passion lay with helping people through body work. She has been practising for three years and has gained a large following not only at companies where she delivers stress relieving massages but also in her West London therapy rooms. Hermione specialises in blending traditional relaxation techniques with more thorough deep tissue manipulation in order to relieve both physical and emotional tension. Hermione strongly believes that each person is unique and therefore so is every massage. 
