James Earls is a writer, lecturer and bodyworker who in recent years has concentrated on blending movement with manual therapy to create a new functional approach to bodywork, which he teaches as co-founder of the training company ‘Born to Move’. As a highly respected author, his publications include ‘Born to Walk’, ‘Understanding the Human Foot’, and ‘Functional Anatomy of Movement’, a unique and comprehensive approach to functional anatomy countering the oversimplified & static current teaching of musculoskeletal anatomy.

Jojo Hogan is a postpartum doula, maternal massage therapist, and founder of The Slow Postpartum Movement. With over 20 years of experience supporting families through the tender transition into parenthood, Jojo is passionate about reclaiming postpartum as a time of deep healing, rest, and transformation. Drawing on traditional care practices, bodywork, and the principles of slow living, she works to educate both parents and professionals on how to create more nourishing and supportive postpartum experiences — for the benefit of mothers, babies, and entire families.

Michelle Lyons is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience. Her toolbox has expanded over the years to include postgraduate qualifications in health coaching and wellness, yoga, pilates and mindfulness as a therapeutic intervention. As founder of Celebrate Muliebrity, Michelle is passionate about women’s health, with a special interest in menopause and oncology rehab issues. She teaches on these topics, on courses and conferences nationally, internationally and online, and is fervent about spreading the word about pelvic health. 

Tris qualifed as a sports massage therapist in 2014. Deeply unsatisfied with his training, its many dubious claims & absence of evidence, he attended many weekend courses from some of the most renowned & progressive educators in physiotherapy, and completed a Masters Degree in Pain Management in 2020. Passionate about all things movement and massage, Tris is an outspoken advocate of evidence-based practice, better education, & encouraging confidence as therapists. Having spoken at Therapy Expo several times, guesting on podcasts, providing talks for conferences & education programs, Tris is always keen to get on stage and share some thought-provoking ideas. Tris runs a one-man clinic in Northamptonshire and likes to pick up heavy stuff.

After a successful 20 years as a Veterinary Nurse, Sarah decided to change career & focus her caring nature towards humans. and qualified as a Soft Tissue Therapist in 2017. With her background as a gymnast, gymnastics coach, and mum of two young athletes, Sarah specializes in adolescent injury care. She is also dedicated to improving training standards in Pregnancy Massage and enhancing women’s access to care for Menopause. In collaboration with Anna Maria, Sarah created the content for a fully up to date & comprehensive course on Massage in Pregnancy at The ST School, which she now is the lead tutor of. In addition to her work in Pregnancy Massage, Sarah established a Menopause Café to provide access to evidence-based knowledge empowering women with the right information, so they have agency to make informed choices and take control of their care.