Fiona
Back in 2011, I felt a deep desire to reach for something that I always felt was unobtainable for me - that is to consistently exercise and feel emotionally better and the healthiest I have ever been… I began slowly with basic work-outs at home together with clean eating and eventually this snowballed into a very healthy addiction!
Through my passion for the way exercising made me feel and the healthy happy mindset it gave me, I soon learnt that sustainable health and wellbeing has to be enjoyed as a ‘lifestyle’ not simply a passing phase and should be approached holistically.. - addressing the Whole Body -Mentally, Emotionally, Physically and through nourishing our bodies with healthy nutrition.
Feeling the best I ever have, in 2013 I wanted to ripple out this feeling and share my passion for feeling good and thriving (no matter what life throws at me) …so I decided to make it my job!
After qualifying as a Personal Trainer 2013 I found the humble hula hoop and instantly became hooked - not only for the fun, but more importantly for the positive healthy benefits I quickly realised it provided! I have been teaching Hula Hoop for Fitness since 2013 and teach in a way that integrates physical fitness with the ‘feel good’ emotion needed to get a whole body workout from the ‘Inside Out’
In 2017 I trained in the Nia technique - a somatic movement practice which encourages the mind and body to integrate in dance and movement.
Coming from a Personal Training background together with learning through my own practice, I understand the positive impact that exercise movement to music / Hula Hooping to music have to offer - encouraging the letting go of thoughts and making space in the mind for the body to follow and move in it’s own unique and unconditional way. By Moving in harmony to the inner -feeling (rather than thoughts in the mind) there can be no sprains or injuries just pure enjoyment (with amazing mental and physical benefits!)
I always aim to progress and evolve my Hoop classes and offer the best I can for my clients. I keep up to date with current research on the positive impact of movement / exercise with a weight* not only for the physical body (bone density and muscle toning) but also for the mind / coordination/ brain health, as well as our emotional health… and I am always amazed and thankful that a circular piece of plastic covers all of those bases!
In December 2022 I completed Reiki First Degree Training - the first level to becoming a Reiki practitioner. Learning about the Reiki Healing System has been a great help to me in becoming more inwardly aware and understanding the flow of energy that is Everything and which connects us all. In March 2023 I completed Reiki Second Degree - a wonderful training experience which qualifies me to offer Reiki Treatments.
Reiki has undoubtedly brought a new, higher understanding of myself and has cemented my freedom, authenticity and trust in myself and the connection to the bigger picture!
I have two lovely sons who constantly support and inspire me and always have - right from the beginning when they were small.. til right now and beyond - taller than me and probably more grown up than me at times !
Happy Mum = Happy Sons & Vice Versa
* (the hula hoop is a weight - not too heavy though - please be aware - a weighted fitness hula hoop should not be heavier than 650g with NO bumps along the inner edge - The heavy hoops - around 1kg are dangerous to use and Hoops should NEVER have the ‘massage bumps’ on the inner edge due to internal bruising they can cause)
Putting the Heart & Soul into Fitness
For Life!
Qualifications: Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (QCF) - 03/13 / Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes (QCF) - 08/13 / UK Hooping Instructor - UKhooping Teacher Training workshops - 09/13 / Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (QCF) (Children) - 03/14 / Nia Technique White Belt Intensive Training - 08/17 / Training with - Stephanie Baynes Usui Reiki Master - Reiki First Degree - Shoden Level - 12/2022 / Reiki Second Degree - Okuden Level - 03/23
