All About Me

Not your (Neuro)typical Personal Trainer

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Hi! I’m a personal trainer with a twist: neurodivergent, chronically ill, and fiercely committed to helping others like me build a better relationship with fitness.

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Born in 1979 in Tunbridge Wells, I’m a proud Gen-Xer who once hated PE. I was overweight, asthmatic, and convinced I’d never enjoy exercise. That changed in my twenties when I stumbled into a Karate class. Despite being a slow learner, I fell in love with it, and that love became the foundation of my fitness journey. (See my Karate website, here). 

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In 2006, I faced cancer and was later diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Managing my health pushed me to take exercise seriously. I earned my black belt in 2015 and, after a career in everything from bar work to the Environment Agency, retrained as a PT in 2016. By 2018, I was coaching full-time.

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In 2023, I was diagnosed with ADHD, another piece of the puzzle that made sense of my path and fuelled my mission to create inclusive, judgment-free spaces for people who’ve never felt “at home” in fitness.

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I specialise in helping those who’ve been put off by traditional gym culture, especially neurodivergent and chronically ill folks. My coaching is about meeting you where you are, making fitness feel safe, doable, and even… <GASP> fun.

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If you’ve ever hated PE but still want to feel strong, confident, and well, I'm here for you.