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.

Andy Hosgood is a healthcare professional with 23 years of frontline and business experience, a no-nonsense coach, consultant, and fixer for the healthcare industry. As a business owner and Professional Enhancer, he helps overwhelmed professionals cut through the noise, get clear, and unlock their real potential. Andy’s work is grounded in results, driven by empathy, and fuelled by a deep passion for transforming stuck into unstoppable. Known as a Future Reality Checker and Superpower Unlocker, Andy challenges leaders to own their growth, lead with purpose, and build futures that actually work—for them, their teams, and the people they serve.

With a career spanning 26 years, Imi Testa’s approach to hands on client care has evolved to seamlessly blend psychologically informed touch with mindful movement-based practices. Her journey began with Holistic Massage, where she developed the core values of person-centered, holistic care — a philosophy still at the essence of her clinical and teaching approaches. Despite being already highly trained and with expertise on her own, Imi decided to study with The ST School to upgrade her qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy, and she is now a tutor & integral part of content creation for ST School courses. Over her long career, Imi has enriched her practice by learning a broad spectrum of modalities and philosophies, including Evidence Based Hypnotherapy, Feldenkrais Method, Functional Neurology.