A little bit about me…

Since my school days, I’ve had an interest in exercise. While early on it was a source of fun, through my teenage years I enjoyed competing in athletics, but as an adult, I have become more aware of the benefits of exercise for my body and mind and of the importance of exercise not just for longevity, and not just lifespan, but healthspan.

I first qualified as a fitness instructor and personal trainer in 1994, but took a little bit of a detour, working in advertising for over 16 years. In 2013, I updated my fitness qualifications with an EQF Level 4 certification from the National Training College and added an advanced diploma in Pilates matwork in 2015 and latterly qualified with BASI Pilates.

After years of attending yoga classes, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training with Samyak Yoga in India in 2017 and a 500-hour training with The Yoga Room in 2020. In 2022, I joined the teaching staff at NTC as a tutor on their Advanced Diploma in Pilates Matwork in 2022.

In 2016, Grá for Fitness was launched. I feel like this massive mid life change is the best thing I have ever done. I love my job and am grateful for every one of my clients.