Meet The Teachers

Sarah offers fun and social fitness classes suitable for a wide range of fitness levels. Sarah is qualified to programme exercise for pre and post natal, perimenopause, menopause, young people and post COVID, so you are in safe hands!

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Find out more about Sarah and her many classes and events, via her website: https://sarahsalternativefitness.co.uk/

Sami is a dedicated and passionate yoga instructor and personal trainer. She is committed to sharing the transformative power of yoga with her students. With over 13 years of experience in teaching yoga and personal training Sami has honed her skills in guiding students through various styles of yoga, including Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, and restorative yoga. Beyond the physical aspect of yoga, Sami is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive space where individuals can explore self-discovery, inner strength, and personal growth. Her classes focus on alignment, breath awareness, and spiritual connection, allowing students to deepen their practice both on and off the mat.

I am a Gestalt Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and accredited member of BACP. I work with individual adults, adolescents and children with a range of integrative therapeutic skills, that I have developed through my many years of counselling and psychotherapy experience. 

I have been running personal development groups for several years, and have developed the skills to facilitate a space that is safe, contained, creative and contactful. Groups are a powerful way of understanding yourself in relation to others, exploring your patterns and processes to raise awareness.

A Gestalt group can help you to understand how you may repeat particular behaviours that can hold you back and lead to disconnection, isolation, low mood and depression. I offer strategies to manage anxiety, exploring triggers and deeper exploration of what underlies those fears, using the body to raise awareness of how you feel, think, and act.

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Areas of expertise include trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, low mood and depression, eating disorders, addictions, relationships, miscarriage, childbirth and abortions, parenting, education, loss and bereavement. 

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I have years of experience in Clinical Supervision with qualified and trainee counsellors, and I have completed a level 6/7 Diploma in Clinical Supervision.

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I offer both face-to-face and online counselling over zoom or telephone. I work in person in north London (St Pancras), South West London (Clapham) and the South East (Crystal Palace).

You can contact me on 07887 594551 or email joannesmall2002@yahoo.co.uk  for more information or to discuss booking in with me. 

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Qualifications

• MA in Gestalt Therapy Theory (Psychotherapy)

• Level 6/7 Diploma in Clinical Supervision

• Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Therapy Theory

• Diploma in Counselling studies
   

Accredited member of BACP 

MBACP 00782899

Rita’s Journey & Experience:

As a registered mental health nurse with over six years of experience in the NHS, Rita knows firsthand how stress can wear you down. After struggling with burnout herself—trying to balance the demands of work, motherhood, and life in busy London—she turned to energy healing to find relief. Rita discovered that while Western medicine is great for treating acute mental health conditions, many women like herself need holistic, preventative care to manage the day-to-day stress that can lead to burnout, insomnia, and anxiety.

Since 2020, Rita has been offering Sound Healing in both 1:1 and group settings. She’s passionate about integrating scientific knowledge with spiritual wisdom, helping women like you find balance and healing in a world that often feels overwhelming.

I am qualified Gong sound practitioner, Yin, Hatha and Restorative yoga teacher.
I started my yoga journey over 10 years ago and found that it improved my strength,
flexibility and stress levels. Over time I became more focused on rest & restoration,
and this led me to the world of sound healing/meditation. As a CMA qualified Gong
sound practitioner my sound baths are delicately crafted to leave clients feeling
restored and rejuvenated. I am dedicated to ensuring that all my clients receive the
optimal benefits from each session.

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Instagram: @hothousegurl

Linktree : https://linktr.ee/hothousegurl

I discovered Pilates in 2006 when I started going to studio sessions at Thirdspace and then Tranquillity Pilates in London. After a few sessions I started to see changes in my body, back pain was disappearing, I was getting stronger and so I became addicted.

In these sessions I was getting both physical and mental improvement from my Pilates practice and was reaping the benefits for days after. It was in those sessions that I thought – I would love to do this and this is when my true Pilates journey began.

To become a true Pilates teacher is a massive commitment it includes 700 hours of teaching, observation and training, so in 2011 I decided to enrol in  my teacher training with Balanced Body under Tranquillity Pilates. Other the years I have studied various lineages and now focus on the classical work, and have been lucky to learn from Dana Santi who studied with Romana and Jay Grimes, who is now my key teacher and mentor.

I have always wanted to help other people, whether it be through overcoming back pain, helping with anxiety/depression, helping women during and after pregnancy or working with sports professionals to enhance their current training regime. 

It’s always great watching clients become stronger, flexible, improve bad postural habits and fall in love with this method. I have seen over the years 
how amazing the human body is and the ability it has to heal itself when trained well.

I look forward to meeting and working with you on your journey.
 

Delphine is a Transformational Life Coach and certified SOMA Breath Advanced Breathwork Meditation instructor.

Delphine’s mission is to help her clients step into their power by connecting to their authentic selves and building resilience to stress caused by Life events using breathwork, meditation, music and movement as tools to overcome overwhelm, anxiety, depression and burnout.

Her classes are designed to give you a sense of empowerment, clarity, purpose, positive mindset as well as help you relax, release tension and connect with your inner self using breathwork and other somatic techniques.

A Little Bit About Me

“As a single mum of 2 boys and with 25 years experience leading global product management teams in Technology Corporate Organisations, Somatic Experiencing, Tantra, Breathwork and Meditation have become instrumental in my recovery from  several episodes of burnout and depression. I understand how isolating and debilitating anxiety can weigh people’s lives down and I work with my clients to help them connect with their real self and  transform their life by building healthy coping mechanisms for better mental and physical health”.

Instagram: @breathewithdelphine

Facebook: Breathe With Delphine

Email: Breathewithdelphine@gmail.com

.Her practice began after studying European Theatre Arts at Rose Bruford then going on to co-found the theatre company SoundBoxed in 2013. SoundBoxed explored actor musicality in relation to live drums and creating extreme characters in dark, atmospheric spaces. She has worked in venues across London including Barbican, BAC and Theatre Delicatessen. After her theatre company separated in 2016 Elaine freelanced as a performer in primarily immersive events, including the immersive city at Boom Town Festival.

She has been teaching drama in secondary schools since 2021 and loves sharing her passion for drama.

Zahra is a highly experienced professional with a wealth of expertise is various fields.  Her background in Creative Arts, Events Management, Youth Work, Mentoring, IAG, Coaching and as an NLP practioner have enabled her to develop a broad skill set that she has utulised in creating her unique Holistic Health Service.  As a self-care enthusiast Zahra undertsnads the importace of the mind-body connection and has used this knowledge to pivot to becoming a Somatic Practioner.  Her personal experience with burnout spurred her to create a non-judgemental space where black women can come together to heal, grow and become their authentic selves. Zahra's mission is to prvide a safe space where marginalised women can break free from generational cycles, improve their mental, emotional and spiritual health, and ultimately reclaim their power.  Her dedication to empowering others through her work has made her a sought after practioner in the holistic health space.

Elaine is a drama teacher working in Peckham and living in Crystal Palace.

Her practice began after studying European Theatre Arts at Rose Bruford then going on to co-found the theatre company SoundBoxed in 2013. SoundBoxed explored actor musicality in relation to live drums and creating extreme characters in dark, atmospheric spaces. She has worked in venues across London including Barbican, BAC and Theatre Delicatessen. After her theatre company separated in 2016 Elaine freelanced as a performer in primarily immersive events, including the immersive city at Boom Town Festival.

She has been teaching drama in secondary schools since 2021 and loves sharing her passion for drama.

Elaine believes drama workshops are liminal spaces in which people can play and relate to other human beings in an extra-daily way. We rarely set time aside to play and explore our imaginations together as adults, the experience is uplifting and can create strong bonds. They are also a space to understand ourselves from different perspectives by breaking our habitual routines and expectations of ourselves, allowing us to understand the varied abilities we have and building a deeper confidence.

In her workshops she leads a selection of theatre games and improvisation activities that evolve with the group who attend. Elaine uses images, text, objects and chosen themes to inspire creativity. After developing the group through a process of theatre games Elaine will introduce more complex scene building, with the potential to work towards devising short performances.

Akiko is the founder of craft & zen, a creative designer, energy practitioner and soul purpose guide. She brings a unique approach, extensive knowledge and experience in the heart centred living, focusing on activating our inner gifts to promote profound healing and self-empowerment. Her monthly energy workshop is a safe space where you can tap into your deepest wisdom, while you learn about our own energy system,
and discover the true meaning of your life purpose. The workshop offers seeds of the change agent that is designed for deep transformation to support your personal, as well as collective, soulful evolution.

Suzy is a dancer and dance teacher living in Crystal Palace with her husband and her son, who was born in May 2022.

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Suzy started taking ballet lessons at the age of two and has been dancing ever since, taking up tap, jazz, tango and many other styles along the way. She began teaching adult swing dance classes and workshops after learning the style herself and has danced professionally at festivals and events.

As a new Mum, Suzy took her son to some wonderful baby classes, though really wanted a movement class where they could move together and dance with others, and so Dance Baby Dance classes were born. Classes are designed to be taken by parents or carers while wearing baby in a sling or carrier. Suzy loves introducing adults and babies alike to the joy of dance at Dance Baby Dance classes and finds it such a pleasure to show others just what a tonic dance can be.

Please feel free to contact Suzy via email at suzy@dancebabydance.uk

Book via Happity, search Dance Baby Dance

Website: dancebabydance.uk

Instagram: dancebabydance.uk

I'm a Wellbeing Coach focused uniquely on helping teens and young people to carryOn/calm with Mindfulness & 'Goal-Getting' mentoring sessions.

I also have a real interest and passion for the importance of emotional wellbeing in the early years and support this currently with Baby Massage workshops and courses instilled in Mindfulness for Parents.

Mindfulness is about living more in the present moment, appreciating where we are and what we’re doing and learning to self-regulate to not be overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.

While mindfulness is something we all naturally possess, we’re able to tune into it more when we practice the techniques on a regular basis, with yoga, meditation, breathwork etc.

For me, Baby Massage is about encouraging the positive relationship between parents and their baby’s.

It’s one of the earliest classes that your baby can benefit from using their first language – before they understand words or even see clearly, they can feel.

Loving touch is so powerful for us all – for comfort and as a direct transfer of kind and safe connection.

I want to help to build the foundations of positive parenting in this way from the start; through bonding, nurturing and promoting this peaceful practice for parents and their babies to also carryOn/calm throughout their journeys.

https://carryoncalm.co.uk/

Christina started her yoga journey over 20 years ago as a way to overcome lower back pain and with regular practice she started to feel the benefits of increased flexibility, strength and relaxation. Yoga helped bring her balance, self-awareness and support through health issues, pregnancy and motherhood and inspired her to help others discover the tools to bring balance to their lives. Through her yoga teaching, she hopes to share the benefits of yoga with others to help bring them an increased sense of physical and mental well-being.

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Christina teaches yoga with an emphasis on breath and good alignment. Her classes link breath with movement, aiming to create a mindful practice that increases a sense of connection with the body and breath.

She enjoys teaching yoga to a range of ages and abilities and finding ways to empower people to improve their own wellbeing, strength and range of movement.

Diane is French by birth but a Londoner at heart.
She teaches Pilates and Hypopressives with a forte in rehabilitation: whether on the mat or using equipment.

With 18 years experience, Diane has the expertise to heal, achieve and transform. Spreading the message worldwide, The Centred Female Solution ® is her unique movement programme designed to heal pelvic issues, using hypopressives training and Pilates on apparatus. In a mentorship capacity, Diane has created the next generation of Pilates powerhouses at the Body Control Pilates Association, for over 10 years.

www.dianeabenpilates.com
dianeabenpilates@gmail.com
07913 425 753

Peter teaches both Tai Chi (Taijiquan) and Chi Gong (Qigong). He started to study these disciplines in 1992 and had previously studied a variety of martial arts. He teaches the Tai Ji 37 form,  Eight Step Yang Style Short Form Tai Chi, the Eight Strands of Silk Brocade Chi Gong and an introduction to Dragon and Tiger medical Qi Gong - all of which are appropriate for all levels and are ideal for beginners and older adults. 

Amy is a BCP Pilates teacher and personal trainer who is passionate about women’s health. She has been working with women in the Crystal Palace area for seven years, focusing on pregnancy, post-natal fitness, menopause and everything in between! She is also a keen runner and works regularly with local runners teaching specialised Pilates and creating targeted strength programmes. Amy also has the CES Pelvis Pro certificate, which she uses to help clients with back/hip/pelvis pain.

Website: https://www.amycurtis.co.uk/pilates

Phone: 07956023246

Email: enquiries@amycurtis.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/amycurtisfitness

Instagram: amy_a_curtis

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Chloe George is a postnatal doula and yoga and movement teacher. She teaches a movement and breath practice that is energising and nourishing without being depleting, to make you feel supported, connected and at home in your body. This is a practice to help you slow down, find space, discover your own innate strength and be kind to yourself. She lives in Crystal Palace with her husband and two children.

Originally from Lithuania, qualified Osteopath Auste moved to London in 2003 to study the master’s in performance and culture, at Goldsmiths College, London.  

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Auste has an extensive experience and interest in movement, including dance, yoga, and Pilates. She trained in ballet and contemporary dance for over 10 years; this experience led her to qualify as Pilates teacher in 2013. 

I have practiced different styles of yoga for most of my adult life . 10 years ago I ‘discovered ‘ Kundalini Yoga,  found it life-changing and eventually undertook teacher training so that I could share the benefits with others.

Kundalini Yoga has been called the yoga of awareness . Using posture, breath work and the chanting of mantra, it enables a greater connection between  our minds , bodies, spirits.

No previous experience of Kundalini or other yoga is  necessary . Just let me know if you are new to the practice and any health issues that may impact. 

For further details/ questions please contact me ruthfishman@btinternet.com