I joined the health and fitness industry almost 40 years ago. I initially trained as a Fitness Instructor teaching freelance in all areas of West Yorkshire. I taught a variety of fitness classes for 16 years ranging from Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Phenomenal Abdominals, Hip and Thigh attack, Body conditioning, Boxercise, Circuits and Fitness yoga (based on vinyasa flow yoga). I worked with Castleford Tigers Rugby team for 3 years, teaching Fitness Yoga and Pilates based exercises, aiming to improve their flexibility, core and focus.
My passion is teaching and helping people achieve their health and fitness goals. I started to research and experience alternative therapies, and made the decision to move more in the direction of therapies. In 1999 I started to train in Complementary therapies and became qualified in Reflexology in June 2000, I have continually continued my education upon seeing the benefits they can provide, in order to provide the best possible treatments to my clients.
I have 24 years experience working within the Holistic Health Industry. I have worked with a wide range of clients suffering from Mental Health Issues for Leeds Mind Project in Leeds, and also worked with clients recovering from cancer.
All the therapies I offer can be beneficial in their own right, and complement each other when used in combination to provide your own ‘personal package’ that works for you. I am First Aid qualified and also hold a Modern Pilates Instructor Certificate, as well as being trained in Polestar Pilates.
I have been lucky enough to win the Corporate Livewire & Prestige Award 2020, 2022 & 2023, will keep you all updated. Exciting times. Currently studying and learning Sensory Sleep Massage Experience (available soon).
I feel so honoured to receive Pilates Studio of the Year 2025 (Yorkshire – Leeds) from Yorkshire Enterprise.
Qualifications
- IIHHT Diploma in Reflexology
- IIHHT Diploma in Swedish Massage
- IIHHT Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
- IIHHT Diploma in Indian Head Massage
- Certificates in Usui Reiki Levels 1 & 2
- Certificate in Thai Massage
- Certificate in Thai Hand and Foot Massage (on a massage therapy bed)
- Certificate in Indian Face Massage
- Certificate in Hot Stone Massage
- Certificate in Balinese Massage
- Certificate in Lava Shell Massage
- Certificate of competency in Maternity Reflexology (including ‘infertility reflexology’ pre-conceptual care, ante-natal care, birthing preparation, post-natal care and newborn baby care)
- Modern Pilates Instructor Certificate
- Trained in Polestar Pilates
- Certificate in Pre/Post Natal Pilates
- Pilates ‘roller’ training course
- Pilates-based Shoulder Conditions and Diagnostics Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- NVQ Level 3 Business Administration Diploma
- NVQ Level 3 Customer Care Diploma
- Currently studying for Polestar Pilates Qualification
- Psych – K facilitator (muscle energy testing)
- Qualified in teaching Reformer Pilates – REFORMER FIT CERTIFICATE
- Freestyle Fitness Yoga (based on Vinyasa Flow)
- Sensory Sleep Massage (ultimate bliss)
My background
I have a f=Fitness background, and was a Freelance instructor for 16 years and therefore understand the benefits of looking after oneself with regular diet, massage and stress relief to maintain a healthy ‘holistic‘ approach. I have 6 years experience working with a local Mental Health Charity, and have worked with a wide range of Mental Health Issues using Complementary Therapies in this time to improve their lifestyles. In the 22 years i have been practising I have provided support and treatment to a variety of Clients with Cancer. In 2013 I gained my Modern Pilates certificate, having done Modern Pilates for 10 years, trained in a Polestar Pilates Qualification also.
I am a Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists under VTCT Regulations.
I am continually updating my knowledge and qualifications to provide the best possible service to my clients.
Other Courses Attended
- Multi-disciplines of Sport and Remedial Massage
- Injury Prevention Massage – Advanced Training
- Healing Trauma through Reflexology – treating clients with cancer and who have suffered from trauma
- Crystal and Meridian Therapies
- Fascia and Gravity – For Yoga and Pilates
- Fascia and the Nervous System – Neuro Fascial Response
- The Fascia – the Foot and the Pelvis
- The Fascia – Visceral Body – Cardia and Respiratory Fascia
- The Fascia & The Spine, Back and Arm
- The Fascia of the Head, Neck and Jaw
- The Fascia and the Ageing body
- The Fascia, anatomy and lessons of FR:EIA the worlds first fascia focused BodyWorlds model
GHP Award 2020 – Best Health & Wellness Practitioner (Leeds): Julie Doidge
GHP Award 2019 – Best Fitness & Holistic Therapist – UK
