Over the past year we’ve had the pleasure of seeing and chatting to more and more of you about your emotional health and wellbeing concerns.
Between questions at our stores as well as during our virtual wellness consultations, we’ve started to see some strong trends and common concerns coming to light.
Poor sleep due to stress and overactive minds to low mood due to hormonal imbalances and changes, gut health concerns and how to boost immunity just to name a few.
As well as providing you with a collection of therapeutic products to support your daily health we've decided to further support you with even more in depth advice and knowledge by partnering with some of the UK's leading experts to further support your wellbeing journey.
During the next few months we will be inviting our a+ Experts to share their insights, tips and advice through Instagram Live conversations, articles for our Journal, in store talks and by private appointment giving you the opportunity to chat to them personally about your concerns
Heather Darwall-Smith
Heather completed her MA in Mindfulness-based Core Process Psychotherapy from The Karuna Institute.
She is currently working towards a PGDip in Sleep Science at the University of Oxford, and also holds a diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC).
"Sleep is the ultimate in letting go"
Alongside her work as Sleep Therapist at The London Sleep Centre, Heather runs a private practice in Oxford, which is bound by the UKCP code of ethics and regularly supervised in line with requirements.
Heather has recently launched and published her first book ‘The Science of Sleep’ providing in-depth answers to questions about sleep challenges and supporting you with the tools and tips to understand and transform your sleep habits.
Heather Darwall-Smith
Heather completed her MA in Mindfulness-based Core Process Psychotherapy from The Karuna Institute.
She is currently working towards a PGDip in Sleep Science at the University of Oxford, and also holds a diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC).
"Sleep is the ultimate in letting go"
Alongside her work as Sleep Therapist at The London Sleep Centre, Heather runs a private practice in Oxford, which is bound by the UKCP code of ethics and regularly supervised in line with requirements.
Heather has recently launched and published her first book ‘The Science of Sleep’ providing in-depth answers to questions about sleep challenges and supporting you with the tools and tips to understand and transform your sleep habits.
Louis McMiller
Louis started dancing at the age of 7 and trained at The Royal Ballet School, Covent Garden.
Performing in many productions with The Royal Ballet, he graduated in 2010, with a Professional Diploma in Dance.
In September 2010, he joined World-renowned company Studio Wayne McGregor, having many original works created for him by McGregor.
Louis continues his collaboration with Studio Wayne McGregor as a restager. Louis has also worked extensively as a model and movement director for fashion campaigns, commercials and editorials, including Uniqlo, Schwarzkopf & Converse, as well as working for many artists such as FKA Twigs, Dua Lipa & Rudimental.
"Do whatever works for you!"
His most recent adventure has taken him into the fitness world, as a Ride Instructor at Psycle London.
Jojo Barr
Jojo is an interior and architecture designer. In 2014, Jojo established her design practice House Nine Design in Notting Hill.
Under her watchful eye, her enthusiastic and highly capable team have completed a number of high-end residential properties, large developments and hotel projects across the UK and overseas.
Her projects span from residential refurbishments and renovations as well as large scale global resorts, hotels, restaurants and bars including Gard Rock Hotel in Devon and the Walrus Pub in Brighton.
"I am trying to stop myself from blinking so I don’t miss a thing."
Jojo takes a hands-on approach to design, creating individuality in every new assignment, by applying vigorous research and understanding of the client's brief as well as a deep understanding of the nature of the building and its surroundings.
Jojo Barr
Jojo is an interior and architecture designer. In 2014, Jojo established her design practice House Nine Design in Notting Hill.
Under her watchful eye, her enthusiastic and highly capable team have completed a number of high-end residential properties, large developments and hotel projects across the UK and overseas.
Her projects span from residential refurbishments and renovations as well as large scale global resorts, hotels, restaurants and bars including Gard Rock Hotel in Devon and the Walrus Pub in Brighton.
"I am trying to stop myself from blinking so I don’t miss a thing."
Jojo takes a hands-on approach to design, creating individuality in every new assignment, by applying vigorous research and understanding of the client's brief as well as a deep understanding of the nature of the building and its surroundings.
May Simpkin
May is a qualified Personalised Nutrition MSc, mBANT, CNHC, IFM, RSM as well as an author and chef.
She holds an MSc in Personalised Nutrition and has years of clinical experience to provide sound recommendations and the latest nutrition research.
She shares a simple, no-nonsense approach to healthy eating – backed up with expert qualified recommendations. May has met the strict criteria required for the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy and the CNHC, Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, which is the council recommended by the UK Department of Health for complementary and natural healthcare services.
In addition, she is registered with the IFM, The Institute for Functional Medicine and a member of the RSM, The Royal Society of Medicine.
"Do not underestimate the importance of eating well!"
May run’s regular health, cooking and yoga retreats throughout the year at her beautiful chateau in the Loire Valley which is featured on the new series of Escape to the Chateau on Channel 4.
Dr Chidi Ngwaba
Dr Chidi is a leading Lifestyle Doctor, having trained in Surgery, General Practice and Lifestyle Medicine at Cambridge, UCL and Johns Hopkins.
With 4 degrees in Science and Medicine, his passion is to reverse, improve or prevent chronic illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, arthritis and diabetes.
He is a founding board member of the European Society of Lifestyle Medicine and has over 20 years of experience as a national and international health and motivational speaker, including presenting TED talks on Reversing Disease.
"To get through life, you need to look back with forgiveness, look forward with hope, look down with compassion, look up with gratitude."
He was the featured medical expert and contributor to Europe’s most popular health magazine, Top Santé, and he contributes to The Daily Express and The Daily Mail, as well as to TV and radio shows such as ITV’s Good Morning Britain, BBC and SKY News.
He is the resident doctor at Premier Radio. He is the founding director of a lifestyle medicine clinic on Harley Street and has also founded two successful and award-winning restaurants in London, “Plant”, to encourage healthy eating.
Dr Chidi Ngwaba
Dr Chidi is a leading Lifestyle Doctor, having trained in Surgery, General Practice and Lifestyle Medicine at Cambridge, UCL and Johns Hopkins.
With 4 degrees in Science and Medicine, his passion is to reverse, improve or prevent chronic illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, arthritis and diabetes.
He is a founding board member of the European Society of Lifestyle Medicine and has over 20 years of experience as a national and international health and motivational speaker, including presenting TED talks on Reversing Disease.
"To get through life, you need to look back with forgiveness, look forward with hope, look down with compassion, look up with gratitude."
He was the featured medical expert and contributor to Europe’s most popular health magazine, Top Santé, and he contributes to The Daily Express and The Daily Mail, as well as to TV and radio shows such as ITV’s Good Morning Britain, BBC and SKY News.
He is the resident doctor at Premier Radio. He is the founding director of a lifestyle medicine clinic on Harley Street and has also founded two successful and award-winning restaurants in London, “Plant”, to encourage healthy eating.
Alex Mateus & Ashleigh Frost
Ashleigh is a dancer from Essex that has performed all over the world with artists like Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Coldplay, Little Mix and many more.
Although she fell in love with the fitness scene quite recently, she is a Certified Yoga Instructor and is a Versa-Climber instructor with BXR.
"1% rule; just be a little bit better every day. Whether it’s your training or your nutrition or just things you read and absorb."
Alex is a personal trainer and physiotherapist with a degree in Exercise Nutrition from Plymouth University.
He began his career working in a gym and is now a personal trainer and instructor with Barry’s London.
Alex + Ashleigh met whilst working at Barry’s bootcamp. They now live and train together in London.
Book a class with Ashleigh or Alex
Dr Marc Cox
Dr. Mark Cox completed his medical studies at Newcastle University Medical School with a focus on lifestyle medicine and mental health.
He is currently completing his training to be a doctor in Manchester and has been working in hospital wards throughout the pandemic.
"Particularly with men, practising a little bit of self-love when it comes to your exercise routine or diet is important."
He is passionate about empowering people to improve their health and wellbeing in an easily digestible way and hosts a regular podcast ‘Straight Talking Dr’ as well as having his own YouTube and TikTok channels.
Dr Marc Cox
Dr. Mark Cox completed his medical studies at Newcastle University Medical School with a focus on lifestyle medicine and mental health.
He is currently completing his training to be a doctor in Manchester and has been working in hospital wards throughout the pandemic.
"Particularly with men, practising a little bit of self-love when it comes to your exercise routine or diet is important."
He is passionate about empowering people to improve their health and wellbeing in an easily digestible way and hosts a regular podcast ‘Straight Talking Dr’ as well as having his own YouTube and TikTok channels.
Nicki Williams
After failing to find any medical help for her health issues herself in her early 40s, Nicki discovered that she could turn things around using diet, lifestyle and natural supplements.
"Just because we’re ageing doesn’t mean we need to put up with feeling less energetic or having more brain fog."
Nicki is now an award-winning nutritionist, author, speaker and women’s health expert. In 2014, Nicki founded Happy Hormones for Life, a nutrition practice dedicated to helping achieve better balance through nutrition and healthy living.
She now helps hundreds of women worldwide to regain control of their hormones through 1-to-1 coaching, personalised testing, group workshops, online programmes, webinars and talks.
Dominique Antiglio
Born in Switzerland, Dominique Antiglio was referred to a Sophrologist by her GP when she was 15 years old to overcome health issues which were not responding to traditional approaches.
This introduction to Sophrology led her on a path to studying directly under the Founder of Sophrology, Dr. Alfonso Caycedo.
Her background in Osteopathy and her passion for the mind-body connection deepens her understanding of Sophrology and how to best use it to support and empower people through challenging times.
"Sophrology encourages you to shift to a more positive way of thinking, raising your energy levels and enabling you to create and attract the life you want."
Today, Dominique is leading the movement of bringing Sophrology beyond Continental Europe to English speaking countries.
Driven by her passion to make Sophrology available to as many people as possible, her best-selling book “The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology” was the first widely published comprehensive guide on Sophrology in English worldwide and BeSophro is now the leading online Sophrology platform in the UK.
Dominique specialises in stress and sleep management, anxiety, self-development, and preparing for major life events.
Combining Caycedian Sophrology with her in-depth therapeutic experience and broad understanding of health, BeSophro offers a unique approach to self-development through body and mind.
Dominique Antiglio
Born in Switzerland, Dominique Antiglio was referred to a Sophrologist by her GP when she was 15 years old to overcome health issues which were not responding to traditional approaches.
This introduction to Sophrology led her on a path to studying directly under the Founder of Sophrology, Dr. Alfonso Caycedo.
Her background in Osteopathy and her passion for the mind-body connection deepens her understanding of Sophrology and how to best use it to support and empower people through challenging times.
"Sophrology encourages you to shift to a more positive way of thinking, raising your energy levels and enabling you to create and attract the life you want."
Today, Dominique is leading the movement of bringing Sophrology beyond Continental Europe to English speaking countries.
Driven by her passion to make Sophrology available to as many people as possible, her best-selling book “The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology” was the first widely published comprehensive guide on Sophrology in English worldwide and BeSophro is now the leading online Sophrology platform in the UK.
Dominique specialises in stress and sleep management, anxiety, self-development, and preparing for major life events.
Combining Caycedian Sophrology with her in-depth therapeutic experience and broad understanding of health, BeSophro offers a unique approach to self-development through body and mind.
Holly Husler
Holly began her career as a musician in girl-pop band, Vanquish, performing on London’s O2 stage to 20,000 people whilst supporting Westlife.
As the band decided to go their separate ways, Holly found her way to yoga and sound healing after travelling the world in her early 20s.
"Trust in the process. You are exactly where you’re supposed to be right now."
After attending a sound bath at London’s Triyoga, she found her calling. She now performs sound baths all over the world, from Swedish spa hotels to Spanish retreats as well as the London Design Museum and various boutique wellness studios across the UK.
She runs regular sound and yoga events with her husband Adam and has created an online Women’s community ‘Soul Stretch’.Most recently Holly released her first single ‘Moment with the Sun in March 2021.
Lily Silverton
Lily is a wellbeing & mindset coach, speaker, journalist, host of “Priorities” podcast, & the founder of Mindful Moment.
She has over 20 years of meditation and yoga experience, and uses the simple tools of breathwork, bodywork, meditation, mindfulness, coaching, and humour to help people and organisations realign their priorities, remedy their minds and transform their lives.
"Learn to shift your perspective and expectations to help ease anxiety and negative reactions."
Lily teaches courses, workshops, classes and retreats and offers 1:2:1 and corporate mindset coaching as well as regularly running panel talks and events.
She also writes for global publications including Vogue, Refinery29 and Mind Body Green as well as working with many charities including The Refugee Council and Crisis.
She is also the Head of Wellbeing for Raw Press.
Lily Silverton
Lily is a wellbeing & mindset coach, speaker, journalist, host of “Priorities” podcast, & the founder of Mindful Moment.
She has over 20 years of meditation and yoga experience, and uses the simple tools of breathwork, bodywork, meditation, mindfulness, coaching, and humour to help people and organisations realign their priorities, remedy their minds and transform their lives.
"Learn to shift your perspective and expectations to help ease anxiety and negative reactions."
Lily teaches courses, workshops, classes and retreats and offers 1:2:1 and corporate mindset coaching as well as regularly running panel talks and events.
She also writes for global publications including Vogue, Refinery29 and Mind Body Green as well as working with many charities including The Refugee Council and Crisis.
She is also the Head of Wellbeing for Raw Press.