1.    What has been your proudest career moment?‍

After working in the industry for 16 years, I’ve had many career highlights I’ve been fortunate to experience, however, I have to say launching the Massage4MentalHealth campaign and writing the new course I’m about to launch has been my proudest career moment to date. I made my pain my purpose and decided to be the lighthouse for others navigating through their own experiences.

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‍2.    Who has been/is your biggest mentor?

This is a very hard question. There are so many incredible and inspiring people within the industry, all doing amazing things. I think I’ll have to say, Lesley Blair. Witnessing her incredible work during lockdown and beyond has been a source of inspiration for our industry. Her passion is obvious, and the positive changes she brings inspired me to launch my campaign.

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‍3.    What’s the most valuable piece of advice you have ever received?

"Don't worry about making everything perfect; work it out as you go." I’ve always been paralysed by the fear of imperfection, and I have missed opportunities simply because I didn’t feel it would be good enough. However, I’ve learnt to embrace the beauty of imperfection, realising that authenticity is the key. Passion fuels everything I do.
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4.    Which training body would you recommend for someone wanting to enter your area of the industry?

There are so many fantastic training bodies within the industry. I would recommend doing plenty of research before undertaking any form of training. If you are searching, then I would advise checking with your insurance company or any reputable associations for their endorsed training.

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‍5.    How do you make sure you stand out from the crowd e.g. up-skilling, research, social media?‍

Whilst knowledge is important to stand out, being yourself is the key.  A favourite quote of mine is "Just be yourself; everyone else is taken." Believe in your message and what you have to offer and be willing to put yourself out there and then you're not just a ripple in the pond, you're making waves.

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‍6.    If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting their own business, what would it be?‍

My two cents for entrepreneurs: Firstly, embrace uncertainty and be flexible with change. Secondly, investing in a business mentor I believe can be an invaluable tool to help you understand where you want to go, and how to get there.

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7.    What’s the best and hardest thing about your job?‍

The best? The diverse clients I get to look after. Building therapeutic relationships in their own spaces is such a wonderful thing.

The hardest? The physicalities of being a mobile therapist. Carrying, unpacking & packing multiple times a day can be physically exhausting, so I have many processes in place to overcome this challenge. Having now been mobile for 12years, I’ve got a great routine and processes in place that work.

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8.    How do you switch off after a difficult day?

My secret formula after a difficult day? Music, a hot bath, and some chocolate. (Ideally Tony’s milk caramel sea salt)

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9.    Desert island 3 course meal?‍

This is a hard question because I really love food. However, at this point in time, I would choose the following;

Starter: Scallops& chorizo with pea & mint puree

Main: A cashew nut stir fry and chicken pad thai with a side of Pak choi & broccoli

Pudding: Anything that involves a chocolate.

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10.  Which 5 people (dead or alive) would you have at your dinner party?

·      MichelleObama

·     David Attenborough

·     Dawn French

·     Melissa McCarthy

·     My husband, Carl

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