I am a Health Coach, Les Mills BodyBalance and Water Fitness instructor in addition to my day job in international education. I am based in Lee-on-the-Solent and cover the east side of Southampton. I am a professional member of Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP) and member of UK and International Health Coaches Association (UKIHCA). I also work as a Support Coordinator with HomeGroup (Eastleigh), supporting those with mental health challenges to work towards greater independence in the community and drive forward the life they wish for. I am passionate about living a healthy life and I have volunteered for both Barnardo’s, Hampshire Happy Families and Gosport and Fareham Health Forum. I have also taken CPD in Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity to better support people living with mental health problems, to make activities more inclusive and build their confidence in being active. I believe GoodGym is a fantastic opportunity to bring fitness and community together for projects as well as reducing loneliness and isolation for the elderly. With my own parents growing older but living far away, I would feel happier knowing there was a community of people ready to make social visits to check in on them. Why wouldn’t you call by on your running/walking/cycling route to knock on their door or maybe consider changing your normal “route” to visit? It may even help increase your mileage and fitness levels at the same time… My interests are running, particularly trail running in the South Downs, swimming, cycling and yoga. I also love cooking and currently exploring various recipes with seitan as I am a vegan!