​Meet the Wellbeing Facilitators...

Carol-Ann Reid - Life and Mindset Coach

Carol-Ann is a Mindset and Life Coach, Master NLP and Timeline Therapist and Hypnotherapist. She specialises in Women’s Empowerment, manifestation and transformation. Carol-Ann is a mum to two year old twins, and Amazon bestselling author of the book collaboration The Warrior Wellbeing Toolkit. She runs monthly Warrior Women’s Circle’s in the Wellbeing Space.

Joanne Stratford - Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Process Focussed Facilitator, Movement Artist

Jo is a 300hr Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Process Focussed Facilitator & Movement Artist with over 30 years experience of devotional working in community, holding space for people at times of transition in their lives. From her heart, Jo creates inclusive spaces of unlearning, reclaiming & returning to our intuitive true selves and deep knowing. Jo inspires a holistic approach to wellbeing, connecting people to their innate wisdom, held deeply within themselves, inviting unlearning, remembering and reclaiming. Focussing on human compassionate connection, with others and self in community and creating space for people to connect to their wild untamed selves through breath, body and deep intuition. Jo has a clear boundaried, consent led, careful approach. Inviting you to weave connection, to all things divine, into your daily life, connecting you to community. Jo lives in gratitude and honours all those on the ongoing journey of remembering, healing and reclaiming. Inspired by the resiliency and strong wild spirits of all whom she has met and is yet to meet.

Andy Walker - Return to Roots- Breathwork Facilitator

​Andy is, first and foremost, an individual who has had the direct experience of navigating years of debilitating mental health, chronic fatigue and nervous system dysregulation. His experience of mental and emotional suffering in his 20's paved the foundations for a decade of self-exploration, study and mentorship in NLP, Shamanism, Buddhism, Circle Work, Reiki and Breathwork.  

Founding member and CEO of Mentell, a national men's mental health charity - supporting over 2000 men with safe and confidential spaces to talk, free from advice and judgement.    Andy trains facilitators across the country with his circle work methodology and is recognized by the NHS and Public Health England for suicide prevention. A fully certified and insured Breathwork, NLP and Reiki Master, he brings a simple and accessible approach to reconnecting our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations back into the present moment. 

Christian Chalfont - Return to Roots
Co-Facilitator

Christian's journey through early adulthood was held back by the feelings of imposter syndrome, resulting in him changing careers frequently. Everything came to a head in 2019 when he questioned his life purpose, and instead of looking outward for the answers, Christian took the risk to dive inwards to discover his true calling. Christian re-trained as a counsellor to follow his passion for men's work and holding space for clients one to one. 

​Christian now supports the Return to Roots retreats and workshops; he is passionate about helping others connect more deeply with themselves in safe and transformational spaces. 

Charlotte Bell - Founder of HerSpace

​Charlotte has set up HerSpace after moving to the Congleton area in 2016 where she worked part-time as a psychology teacher. As a mother of three young children and someone who has suffered from depression, Charlotte wanted to create a ‘space’ for herself and other women to meet new people and to encourage each other to spend more time prioritising their psychological wellbeing. 
 
HerSpace is a membership service providing women of all ages access to a variety of fun & affordable wellbeing events each month, all within the local area. Some of these events will be held at The Wellbeing Space.

Rachel Barker - Yoga Teacher

The heart of Rachel’s work explores the wisdom of earthly living, connection, communication, conservation and a belief that we are meant to feel well in life.

​Rachel trained as a nature and health facilitator, and after 10 years practicing yoga, studied yoga and mindfulness on an 18-month teacher training programme to deepen her understanding and experience the ways we can integrate age-old teachings into modern-day living. Rachel continues to study the practices she shares, through dedicated practice, attending her teachers’ classes, workshops, studying philosophy and noticing what happens in life and how we respond.

In 2020, Rachel founded Rise and Wild as a way to bring together her work guiding outdoor, nature-based wellbeing programmes, mindfulness interventions, rewilding and crafting workshops, wellness walks and yoga classes.

Cath Couzens - Medical Herbalist

Cath began her herbal medicine journey in 2017 when after struggling with her health, she reluctantly saw a medical herbalist who ultimately supported her back to health. Cath was so inspired she started learning more about medicinal plants by attending workshops and completed a six month course at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh, before studying a four year degree level course in herbal medicine.
 
Cath qualified in 2022 with distinction and was awarded the Dorothy Carroll award for Top Final Clinical Exam at the Power of Plants Festival. Since qualifying she sees patients for health consultations, make herbal products and runs a series of local workshops.

Cath runs a monthly Herb Club at The Wellbeing Space, where she and her participants will explore a deep dive into medicinal herbs.

Hazel Young - Yoga Teacher, Sound Practitioner

Hazel was first introduced to yoga as a form of movement, without knowing how much more the practice could really offer. As such, she tried a few classes and styles before finding one that resonated... and then it changed her life.
 
Over a decade later she is an immensely experienced yoga teacher with thousands of hours of face-to-face and online classes under her belt. Having taught professional football teams, absolute beginners, hen parties and everyone in between. Her classes are warm, fun, and inclusive. Students are encouraged to find a practice that suits their individuality, and works for their mind, body and spirit. Her aim is to create a space in which students can connect with their true potential, and that everyone leaves classes feeling a little more like themselves. 

As well as a registered yoga (and children’s yoga) teacher, she is a CMA-accredited Sound Healing practitioner and singer, holding regular sound bath sessions. Her dedication to learning extends far from her mat and you will often find her reading, researching and deepening her knowledge through practice and theory.

James Wild - Mentell Leader Facilitator

James Wild has been a lead facilitator for Mentell since 2019, as well as being a father of two and a champion of men's mental health in Cheshire. James brings a very relaxed and welcoming approach to holding space for our men's groups.     

Kinga Kovacs - Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher, Hypnobirthing Instructor, Doula

​Kinga is the founder of Mama Kinga UK. Qualified Pre/Postnatal Yoga teacher (550+hr training in Pregnany, postnatal yoga, hatha, yin, meditation and breathwork), Hypnobirthing Instructor, Doula & Corporate Wellbeing Coach. 

Kinga's passion lies in providing practical and emotional support at every stage of motherhood. She is committed to helping women feel confident, calm, and strong while offering a range of services, including pregnancy and postnatal yoga, hypnobirthing, doula services, and coaching. Also offering comprehensive support and guidance.
 
Her goal is to provide balanced information, ensuring her clients are well-equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions and have a positive experience during childbirth and beyond.