Sauna and cold water swimming have always been part of my life, as, being half-Finnish, I grew up spending a lot of my time in Finland - the home of sauna.   I have always intrinsically appreciated the wellbeing benefits provided by these practices, without necessarily having the knowledge to explain them.

With a background in academic scientific research, and over 20 years experience in the healthcare sector, I am data driven and always keen to understand the why and the how behind wellness claims made for lifestyle approaches. 

The cultural connection I have with contrast therapy, combined with my background in research and the healthcare sector, meant that I was excited to discover Dr Soeberg’s science-backed approach to understanding the why and the how of sauna and cold water use to safely optimise individual outcomes and increase physical and mental resilience.  

Now as a Certified Thermalist® Instructor, I am pleased to be able to share the Thermalist Method® Workshop with my clients. Given my scientific background and data-driven approach, I value the scientific principles applied to these traditional practices.

I focus on helping participants understand not just what to do, but why they're doing it - explaining the physiological mechanisms behind the practices as we experience the cold and the heat.

My certification as a Thermalist® instructor complements my work as a sports massage therapist, with both roles focusing on helping people optimise their wellbeing and performance through evidence-based approaches.

I made the decision to move to the French Alps to pursue a more balanced lifestyle with greater focus on health, wellbeing, and time spent in nature.  When I am not working, I spend as much time as I can being active outdoors - swimming, cycling, skiing, or hiking with my dog, activities that are a key part of my approach to wellness and balance.