I’m a woman on a mission to build a community of Women Living over 50 and wanting to  make this stage of  life their best ! 

As a fitness trainer in the  '80's with PTSD and chronic fatigue, and a pilates and Yoga teacher in the 90's, I help Women to heal from their past and step into their fifties and beyond with a new level of commitment-to themselves, on every level- mind, body and soul. 

I've lived in what was my pilates studio since 2022, which i closed after 25 years during the last lockdown. I was told that I  could teach my athlete clients but not my elderly clients- and i didn't agree with what was happening... (but that's another story) 

With an incredible client retention spanning 40 years, I sadly lost many clients when I took my sessions online . My rehab and elderley clients who relied on hands on, reformers and physical connection were the hardest hit because they struggled to get on and off the floor for the online sessions ( a practice i now make a priority for my seniors!)

As well as being certified in many healing modalities including Reiki 1 & 2, theta healing, and ecstatic dance , i also trained in 2016 with Heart IQ where I learned one of the most powerful healing tools of my life time. Authentic communication.and how to speak from the heart

For me , it was life changing - and I love to share the wisdom I learned in that 12 month training in my  Heart Circling sessions ( both online and in person.)

I know trauma well, having been a widowed mum by the age of twenty five, with two little  boys.

 

My journey was the inspiration for my life's work, and was the theme of my anazon best selling book " The middle aged goddess playbook"

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As women 50 and older (I’m 65), we want to be happy, healthy, fit and fabulous. We crave a sense of purpose in the last half of our life, and also plenty of relaxation and fun.

I created Rise Shakti  because I know that we all need a little inspiration and accountability at times... and it's never as much fun doing it alone.

 

Having a like minded sisterhood is one of the most beautiful things.

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In 2025 on my 64th birthday I got myself a personal trainer.- not because I needed to know what to do, but because I needed accountability for doing my weight training once a week.

I learned that even teachers need teachers!

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I’ve been there: 

Feeling Like I had No Purpose after I closed my studio,  Lacking Self-Esteem & Direction, losing my fitness and Feeling Dowdy and unmotivated,  I completely understand if you are finding that Midlife & Beyond is not all rainbows and unicorns.  

But I truly know from lived experience and that of my clients, that supportive community, regular movement practises, breathwork,  authentic living, circles and connection has been life changing beyond imagination .

 

And I’m just as intent on helping you to do the same. 

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My purpose is to help and encourage women in midlife to reach their full potential by moving more, forgiving their past , dreaming big  and Living a Healthy Lifestyle.

 

 

Are you living life your way?  Can’t get started?  Let’s arrange a free 15 minute chat to get you on the path to feeling happier, fitter. more confident and fabulous .

 

Email me and let’s chat : inspire@riseshakti.com

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