Testimonials

Louise provided me with one to one treatment over 18 months ahead of my success winning Paralympic Gold in Rio 2016. She was a key part of my team. Her approach is to look at the body holistically and treating the individual using a variety of techniques. There is no one size fits all approach to her working and that suits me as an athlete perfectly. My body is different, but then we are all unique and she works with that to find the correct treatment. She helped me get over a chronic nerve issue in my neck and worked hard to resolve the issue. The problem never came back and if it started, she knew how to fix it. I would and have recommended Louise to anyone. She doesn't just do standard sports massage and has a superior knowledge of a multitude of therapies. She is often off training in new areas, which keeps her approach fresh and informed.

Having had a poor recovery from surgery in 2017, I felt very anxious about having another operation this year. Lou supported me with a fantastic six week programme focused on mind, body and spirit, which helped me to feel strong and optimistic about the process and the outcome. It was holistic and tailored just for me and I would recommend Lou to anyone preparing for similar challenges.

I spent many years of going through the NHS system trying to ease a longstanding lower back complaint, but without any meaningful and lasting improvement. My initial discussion with Louise was friendly but frank, and a sustained course of treatment was advised to get to the root of my problems in order to remedy. I wasn't promised a miracle cure but I was told that were significant improvements that could be made, especially in compliment with some self led treatment, which was shown to me in detail. The subsequent sessions were somewhat uncomfortable, but their benefits immediate to see afterwards. Each visit saw an improvement and less frequent sessions were recommended due to my sustained improvement. Despite originally thinking the cost was expensive, compared to the improvement in my sleep, day to day mobility and mood it has been completely worthwhile. In addition to her perceptive and targeted massage therapy, Louise has a friendly and professional bedside manner and I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone who is fed up of letting aches and strains impact their wellbeing!

I have really enjoyed 1:1 Yoga classes with Louise. As a 50 something doctor and keen recreational runner I knew yoga would be really good for me but was always really self conscious in large classes. Having the close attention of an expert teacher has enabled me to relax and really get the most out of each session. The benefits of improved flexibility has benefitted my running and reduced the aches and strains that previously resulted from harder training. Even more than this I would say the unexpected benefit of learning to improve my breathing and relaxation, which is invaluable in coping with the pressures of a busy working physician and mum to 2 teenagers.

This has been the best de- stressor for Nancy-belle over the past few months. She comes homes from yoga every Monday night totally relaxed. I'm so happy we found you.

Louise designed an unforgettable session for my hen do (it was a surprise!). The partner work was just the right blend of fun and challenge, and was thoroughly enjoyable for all involved. I'd definitely do another group session with Louise.

When my daughter was a young teenager we introduced her to yoga for several reasons. The first was to improve her strength and flexibility. The second was to learn how to use yoga to reduce the stress that teenagers face today with schoolwork loads and activities. Her first yoga teacher was Louise - she was very patient with Megen and gave her the confidence to learn and enjoy yoga. Today, four years plus later Megen is still practicing with a teacher two days a week. The strength and flexibility she has achieved has been amazing and she also uses yoga to help her with her daily stress. Thanks to Louise for being a fantastic first yoga teacher!

Louise taught a series of partner and community yoga sessions to our summer school students at Harrow School which were very well received. All Pilgrims’ students are non-native English speakers but with such practical interactive classes the students (and staff!) found them inclusive, fun and great ice breakers in the early days of their stay with us.

I was aware of myself and our team working for long periods at their computers and maybe not stretching as much as we should. Then we found out about the wonderful Louise and now have a weekly lunchtime class – it’s been amazing to experience so many benefits from this one hour session… we feel less achy, more flexible and energized. I love it – I’m so focused after the session too! Thank you Louise – you are a brilliant teacher.