​Meet the WELLBEING Space 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 twin boys, and is Amazon bestselling author of the book collaboration The Warrior Wellbeing Toolkit. She runs monthly Warrior Women’s Circle’s  in The Wellbeing Space.

Rachel Barker - Rise & Wild - 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 Yoga Nature & Community as a way to bring together her work guiding outdoor, nature-based wellbeing programmes, mindfulness interventions, re-wilding and crafting workshops, wellness walks and yoga classes.

Kinga Kovacs - Mama Kinga UK
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, baby massage course, 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.

Cathy Ballard - Certified Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Empowerment Coach and Mindfulness Guide

Through many years of yoga, meditation, healing and transformational coaching Cathy has worked with mindful breathing but when she fully dived into breathwork, her life started to change hugely.
Challenges still came, but she responded to difficult situations differently. She felt more trusting of life, more grateful and appreciative, more herself and more peaceful and at ease, no matter what was happening in life around her. And as she positively changed on the inside, so her outer world began to reflect that too.
But the most gratifying thing was how profoundly it was helping her clients. She had never seen something work so consistently well for so many different people with such different issues. And breathwork works whether you believe in it or not. It’s a natural, powerful way to clear the mind, release what no longer serves you, and ignite personal transformation.
Breathwork is so simple and accessible, yet has the power to awaken something within each of us, a deeper connection to ourselves, a renewed sense of possibility, and a life lived with greater clarity and freedom. It’s not just a practice; it’s a path to becoming the most empowered, authentic version of yourself.

Hugo Panayiotou - Social Prescribing Link Worker for Trans Positive

Hugo works as the Social Prescribing Link Worker for Trans Positive based at Body Positive in Crewe, Cheshire, supporting gender diverse people in Cheshire. Hugo facilitates the monthly Trans Positive Group at The Wellbeing Space, creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where people can connect, share experiences, access information, and build community. The group explores issues affecting the trans community at local, national, and global levels while offering a space for mutual support and belonging.

Hugo is a trans man who cares deeply about LGBTQ+ inclusion and is passionate about creating safe, welcoming spaces where everyone feels seen and supported. 
With a background in psychology, Hugo has spent many years working in various roles, supporting people through all kinds of life challenges, from managing long-term health conditions to navigating the world of work, benefits, housing, and wellbeing. 

Outside of work, Hugo is into all things nature and environmental, and he always has something on the go. He is a guitarist, samba drummer, martial arts fan, and regular gym-goer. He is also a very proud dad. He believe's in keeping things simple: "be kind, stay curious, and treat everyone with dignity and respect"

Mia - Trans Positive Group Volunteer

As a transgender female, Mia has lived experience of navigating gender identity, relationships, family life, work, and the challenges that can arise when trying to balance authenticity with the expectations of others. After many years of managing these complexities since her early teens, managing a 'double life' and the difficulties this brings, meeting her cis-female wife gave her the support and confidence to fully embrace who she is.
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Following Mia's early retirement from a senior role in a successful local business in 2025, Mia felt called to give back to the transgender community at this time of significant social and political change. She began volunteering with Body Positive and now works alongside Hugo, the Social Prescriber/Trans Link Worker at Body Positive, to support TransPositive groups across Cheshire.
Mia helps support the monthly TransPositive Group at The Wellbeing Space, creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where people can connect, share experiences, access information, and build community. The group explores issues affecting the trans community at local, national, and global levels while offering a space for mutual support and belonging.
Known for her warmth, humour, and compassion, Mia is someone you can talk to, whether you need information, a listening ear, a friendly chat, a laugh, a hug, or simply a place where you can be yourself.

Kate Markham - Sound Healing Facilitator

Kate is an intuitive sound healer and natural voice practitioner dedicated to helping others reconnect with their inner harmony. Kate offers monthly Restorative Sound Bath sessions here at The Wellbeing Space. With a heart-centred approach, Kate weaves intuitive soundscapes at her Restorative Sound Baths with the use of crystal bowls, gong, chimes and vocal toning whilst guiding those attending her sessions into deeper states of clarity, emotional release & rest. 

Kate’s sessions create a gentle, grounded space, inviting others to slow down, listen within and discover/rediscover the power of resonance, vibrations and authentic connection.​
Sam Ntatalikas - Love, Sex & Relationship Coach
Sam Ntatalikas is a certified Love, Sex & Relationship Coach who trained with Layla Martin via VITA (Vital & Integrated Tantric Approach), one of the most advanced professional certifications world wide.

Sam uses modern neurobiology, holistic healing, embodiment practices, and coaching to empower and encourage clients. Sam holds regular Monthly Workshops at The Wellbeing Space. 

Andy Walker  - CEO of Mentell
​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. 

Jacob - Volunteer Lead Facilitator,
​Macclesfield Mentell 

Jacob was born in Macclesfield within a challenging upbringing and experienced both his parents dying by suicide at a young age. Despite battling alcohol, drug issues and adverse childhood experiences, it didn't stop him from becoming a role model within the men's community and channelling his pain for good.

In 2024, Jacob underwent extensive training and mentorship within Mentell to become a lead facilitator,  holding space for other men to work through their issues. Not only has he helped men inside the groups, but he has also helped the charity launch our national 'one-step campaign' that encourages members of the public to raise funds to support Mentell missions.

​Mentell Macclesfield Circle, hosting the weekly (Thursday 7-9 pm) men's group held in the heart of the town centre that provides safe and confidential spaces for men to talk, free from advice and judgment. The space is free to access and open to any man (18+) who needs to work through life's trials and tribulations in a supportive group of men who genuinely want the best for each other.

Stephanie Fitzpatrick - Yoga Therapist,
​Yoga Teacher

Stephanie Fitzpatrick is a Yoga Therapist with a special focus on nervous system regulation, anxiety, and stress management. Her work is rooted in the belief that yoga is not just movement, it’s a therapeutic practice that can help us restore balance, build resilience, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm and ease.

Alongside her specialism, Steph also supports people navigating a wide range of health concerns, including fatigue, chronic pain, hormonal changes, and sleep difficulties. Each practice is tailored uniquely, offering not only immediate relief but also long-term support for overall wellbeing.

In her 1:1 sessions, she works with the client to combine evidence-based yoga therapy techniques, breathwork, and mindfulness to create tailored practices that meet each person’s unique needs. Whether you’re navigating overwhelm, chronic stress, or the effects of anxiety, Steph offers a safe and supportive space for you to slow down, release tension, and rewire patterns in both body and mind. Her goal is to help you not only manage symptoms, but to feel more grounded, empowered, and at home in yourself.

Steph is holding regular 1:1 Yoga Therapy sessions, Seasonal Yoga Workshops & weekly Yoga Classes at The Wellbeing Space.

Susannah Pal - Art Teacher &
​Founder of Now, Draw!

​Susannah is a founder of Now, Draw!, a PGCE-qualified art teacher and painter with over 15 years’ experience teaching drawing in community spaces, schools, and corporate settings, both in person and online.
Her qualifications include BA in Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art, UAL (2009) and PGCE Teaching Qualification in Art & Design, Institute of Education, University College London (2015).

She has taught drawing in selected institutions and galleries including at London Drawing, The National Gallery, The Royal College of Physicians, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Battersea Arts Centre, Central Saint Martins, Oxford University, St John’s Church, Shoreditch Town Hall, West Dean House, Strawberry Hill House.

She has exhibited at The Summer Exhibition at The Royal Academy 2025, The Discerning Eye, Mall Galleries 2020, Secret Charter Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, 2018. Drawing in Uncertainties Charles Roe House,  2016. Art Makes Teachers Powerful, Menier Gallery, London 2015. She also contributed in a podcast episode  ‘Where does inspiration come from?’ Tate Modern podcast for Picasso 1932- Love, Fame and Tragedy, where she was a guest speaker. 2018

Susannah hosting regular Drawing Classes & Workshop at The Wellbeing Space. 

Emma Woodhall - Reflexologist &
​Meditation Teacher (CRM5, AoR DiPBSoM, PGCE)

Emma has been practicing as a Reflexologist for over 10 years and is also a qualified Meditation Teacher. Prior to this, Emma was a Primary School Teacher specialising in Modern Foreign Languages, with experience teaching in schools across France, Spain and the UK. Since a young age, Emma has been familiar with burnout and fatigue. This is how she eventually learnt about reflexology, receiving a course of sessions whereby her health gradually improved. She fell in love with this ancient practice and soon after took the leap by changing career. Lifestyle and living more mindfully became a focus point. Being self-employed and doing something that she became deeply passionate about did not only interest and energise her, but it also brought more joy and better health.

As well as running clinics Cheshire and Manchester, Emma delivers reflexology workshops to give people the opportunity to explore the practice and learn practical techniques to work on themselves. This is normally through Hand and Auricular (ear) Reflexology.
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Emma runs the weekly Monday Morning Meditation sessions at The Wellbeing Space, tailored for beginners and up to advanced level. Her style of teaching meditation is rooted in making it accessible for varied learning styles and techniques. Emma’s leads her work with sensitivity and intuition.

Caroline Jones - Chit & Chat Macc

Caroline runs Chit & Chat Macc monthly here at The Wellbeing Space. Caroline, returned to Macclesfield after a new perspective in life was brought to her, following 'Lockdown' Happy to return to the town where she went to high school before leaving for university and then work. Viewing this with a new awareness, Caroline looked for local community groups as a way to meet people and build connections. She found Cornershop Coffee Run Club, went along on her own, and now has a close group of people living in Macclesfield she calls friends. 

From those connections, Run Talk Run Macclesfield was put together with two people she met through Cornershop Coffee, and it’s helped Caroline fall in love with Macclesfield all over again, and with the people she meets along the way. As well as loving connection, Caroline loves all things craft so had the idea to bring craft and community together by hosting monthly events here at The Wellbeing Space, where people can make and create things together and make friends. 

There are many various events taking place monthly at The Wellbeing Space such as candle painting, plant pot painting and mosaic crafts..... with much more to come....

Don’t worry if you feel you don't feel you are creative, everyone is there to support and it’s about being with people and having a nice chat. Chit & Chat in Macc will be a place where you can come as you are and leave feeling connected. 

Ben Saunders - Queer Life Drawing Facilitator

Ben Saunders is a queer, trans masc. illustrator and ceramicist based in Manchester. His work focuses on queer and trans bodies and he aims through his work to provide a space to encourage people to feel safe to express their sexuality and love for their body without fear of fetishization. 

​Ben has been running Queer and Trans specific Life Drawing Sessions in Manchester (& now in Macclesfield too) for a number of years in a range of venues and he always aims to prioritise creating a relaxing, welcoming and friendly queer safe space to allow you to take time for yourself in a friendly, supportive environment.

Ben holds regular monthly Queer Life Drawing Workshops at The Wellbeing Space.
Beth Thomas - Yoga Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Mental Health Professional &
​Founder of Embody with Beth 

​Beth is a yoga therapist, teacher, and mental health professional with over 20 years of experience. Her approach is trauma informed and blends traditional yogic wisdom with contemporary scientific insight. Her specialty lies in mental well-being, stress management and motivation. It acknowledges that our physical, mental, and emotional experiences are deeply connected, and that challenges rarely arise in isolation. 

Beth sees yoga as a powerful tool for reconnecting with our natural rhythms, supporting healing, balance, and ease in both body and mind. She believes that each person carries an innate capacity to heal, and that yoga therapy can gently guide us back to that place of wholeness.

Her work complements traditional Western therapies such as physiotherapy and counselling, offering a holistic path that honours the uniqueness of every individual.

Beth is currently accepting 1:1 clients and facilitates group courses at The Wellbeing space.

Emily Parker - Yoga Teacher 
​Laura Dawson - Yoga Teacher

Yoga Social Club Macclesfield is run by Emily and Laura who are both Yoga Teachers 200hr. 

Yoga Social Club Macclesfield is all about the power of community. Laura and Emily offer inclusive yoga classes suitable for all levels in beautiful venues across Macclesfield, each class is followed by a relaxed social, for the chance to enjoy a drink and meet like minded people afterwards. Their community is really growing, with both regular and new faces joining us each week - and it’s been so heart-warming to see beautiful friendships forming!

Come for yoga. Stay for the people you meet.

Kath Burlinson - Authentic Artist Collective Founder & Workshop Facilitator

Founded by Kath Burlinson in 2009, the Authentic Artist Collective (AAC) is an empowerment engine and support network for artists from all disciplines, as well as a production company for new work.  

Kath developed the Authentic Artist programme under the mentorship of Paul Oertel and Nancy Spanier.  She is a published writer and poet, has stage, TV, film and radio credits and won a Manchester Evening News Award for her solo show, 'The Mother's Bones.' Prior to her work with the AAC, Kath co-founded The Weird Sisters theatre company with Alison Goldie, winning 5 international Fringe Festival awards including Best Show Adelaide Fringe. Kath spent 8 years lecturing in English & Drama at the University of Southampton, has a PhD in Victorian poetry and wrote a book on Christina Rossetti.

Kath holds 3-day Authentic Artist Workshops & facilitates regular Authentic Artist Asylum - Northern Hub days at The Wellbeing Space.

Minami Tamagawa Smyth - Artist,
​Creative Workshop Facilitator

​Macclesfield-based artist, born and raised in Tokyo.

Originally trained in contemporary dance, Minami spent years performing and teaching professionally until a life-changing injury and unsuccessful surgery shifted her creative path. During recovery, she turned to visual art as a way to stay connected to movement and expression. What started with casual doodling led her to discover alcohol ink art, a medium she immediately fell in love with for its fluidity and unpredictability. Today, she explores movement through paint instead of choreography, letting her dancing shape the layers of gravity, flow, and dynamic in her work.

Minami hosts Intuitive Art Workshops here at The Wellbeing Space.
Gordon MacLellan- Ecologist, Teacher, Storyteller, Artist, Poet & Puppeteer
Described as “one of Britain’s leading environmental educators”, Gordon runs events, workshops and training courses all over the country, and increasingly overseas.

Gordon is a trained ecologist and experienced teacher (BSc Hons, Zoology, Glasgow 1981; PGCE Dunelm 1982). He has worked with people of all ages in education for many years as a school teacher, a countryside warden, an FE lecturer and heritage interpretation officer. With an additional background as an artist, dancer and storyteller, he now combines scientific and expressive fields to offer challenging and exciting activities.

As 'Creeping Toad', his work encourages people to explore their relationships with the world around them. The author of Sacred Animals, Waiting for the Snow and Baba Yaga: tales of an old witch. Gordon also creates celebrations with community groups including Midsummer Sunrise at the Crawick Multiverse in 2024, the processional celebrations of Nairn Book and Arts Festival (2022 to 2026) and Lighting the Woods in Buxton in 2026.

Gordon will be hosting creative workshops at The Wellbeing Space, such as The Living Tree - Stories in Art, Movement and Self.

Laura Doherty - Grief Guide, Funeral Celebrant & Educator

Laura (she/her) is a grief guide, funeral celebrant & educator, listening to the earth whispering its timeless wisdom. For over two decades, she has been supporting individuals and families as they navigate life’s most profound transitions, using nature-based practices, rituals, and ceremonies to honour the sacredness of each moment. She works from a place of deep reverence for nature and the wisdom it offers. The land, the trees, the cycles of the seasons — all guide her in her practice.

She is a mother of four, a wife, and a proud bisexual woman in the LGBTQ+ community, living her values daily. Her own lived experiences, navigating life as a neurodivergent and disabled person, have shaped how she shows up in the world. Bringing this perspective into her work with a deep empathy for each individual’s unique journey. She has an understanding of what it is to move through the world differently, and approaches each person’s grief and celebration with understanding, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to honouring their truth.