I am a Registered Nurse and Personal Trainer, with an MSc in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health, and a Certificate in Counselling.
I have over 30 years of nursing experience; most recently as a Community Nurse for Older People.
Unfortunately, this role was decommissioned. I love working in the community, and especially empowering people to stay independent (as much as they are able).
Adding a Diploma in Personal Training to my nursing experience has allowed me to continue to do this.
In addition, I have certification in ‘Adapting Exercise for Older Adults’ and ‘Exercise/GP Referrals’.
Most recently, I have completed the BACPR Level 4 Cardiac Exercise Instructor Course, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) module about redefining frailty as a long-term condition, as well as Macmillan Cancer Support ‘Move More’, Macmillan Cancer Support ‘Understanding Physical Activity and Cancer’ and ‘Parkinsons Awareness Training for Exercise and Physical Activity Providers’ (Parkinsons.Uk).
My aim is to empower people to lead fuller lives through personalised programmes that restore function and vitality; improving overall fitness, wellness and health in a responsible, safe and professional manner.
My particular interests are those who want to gain confidence to join a gym, those with long-term health conditions, those lacking confidence to get fitter, those who want to exercise in the safety and security of their own home, those a bit unsteady on their feet, fallers, the elderly, in fact- anyone just daunted by the whole fitness or ‘gym thing’, young or old!
Stay strong, stay healthy, stay happy.
