Training, Qualifications and Workshops
This course is usually delivered hybrid, with some online sessions, workshops and self study. It assists in identifying areas of an individuals life which may be out of balance and empowers them through research and goal setting to make small steps to choosing a new life path. It covers all aspects of health including physical, medical, mental and social health. Following the completion of a 7 day diary, each individual will set their own goals and undertake research to assist in their plan.
Dave can deliver specialist advice and analyses food diaries, having created his own food diary resource. He can advise on nutrition and exercise for muscle maintenance (important as we age), weight gain as well as weight loss, nutrition for back care and mental health.
Karen and Uzmaa's focus is hydration and how food and fluid affect mood - linked with exercise to improve digestive health, strengthen the bladder to improve continence and reduce urinal tract infections.
We have training courses and workshops to assist in maintaining positive mental health - including a focus on identifying the causes of stress, goal setting, breath work and health walks. Dave and Karen have delivered mental health workshops and courses for a number of years. Uzmaa has lived experience of mental health and support networks and is passionate to see more change in these, especially for families going through stressful periods during family illness.
We are starting our first 'Back to Basics' course for Move Imperial in June. Research suggests at least 80% of us will experience back pain in our lives... and it is one of the biggest causes of sickness, impacting our sleep, social lives and relationships. We can offer on line support with simple exercises, coping mechanisms and signposting to help alleviate back, neck and shoulder pain. Contact us to find out more.
We have delivered projects and workshops for specialist groups including tailored sessions for carers, SEN groups, Dementia support, troke support groups - focused again on whole lifestyle and improving active daily living. Contact us to find out more.
We can offer a range of tailor made and bespoke services for corporate organisations, charities, community groups and local councils, wishing to offer health and lifestyle programmes or support for a number of long term medical conditions. Working with you, to your budget we can offer training courses, workshops, events and one off sessions.
Run by Karen under her Fit2Relax London business in 2020/21 this project was delivered to young people with autism and their families. In person and zoom sessions on healthy eating, yoga and mindfulness were delivered in both outdoor and indoor settings. New food and drink choices were developed for lunches and events and staff and volunteers received lifestyle management training.
This 6 month project combined the YMCA Lifestyle Management Award with a Falls Prevention Programme which incorporated a range of base level fitness and activity tests, goal setting and balance training. Chair based exercise, health walks and Nature's Rhythm yoga - utilising nature's cycles such as the Moon phases to connect body and mind were included in both outdoor and indoor settings.
A range of sessions delivered in local libraries , places of worship, parks and community settings with a more informal and adaptive approach to health and fitness.
This work was carried on with delivery of Hamara Gha Older Adults project for ActiveNewham in sheltered housing accomodation and in a mosque in East London.
A range of options specifically covering women's health
Specific support for breast , cervical and bowel cancer from pre-diagnosis through treatment to recovery and a return to daily activity or end of life care. Our programmes aim to offer whole family support as well as specific sessions for individuals. We can deliver some in person sessions in London, East Midlands, West Midlands and Staffordshire /Derbyshire /Peak District as well as sessions via zoom or Teams for some aspects of our programme and to cater for individual needs.
Based on Uzmaa's successful community project, Karen's work with Imperial College, London and successful International Women's Day events, we can develop bespoke community projects and programmes for businesses, colleges and community organisations around women's health including menopause support, mental health, cancer awareness and support. We are currently developing 'Menopause for Men' an awareness session focused on mental health support and nutrition to aid their understanding.
We offer support for women and partners from advice when you're looking to start a family on nutrition, exercise and wellbeing, throughout pregnancy and childbirth to family fitness and yoga sessions for those early years of lifestyle change which can be challenging and stressful plus mental health awareness and support. Through our other programmes we can also offer support with post trauma injuries and issues around incontinence, so often not talked about following childbirth.
Barclays, Capita, Nomura, Deutche Bank, United Bank of Switzerland, EON, The Skills Network, Vision2Learn
Team London, National Trust
Imperial War Museums, Florence Nightingale Museum,
Museum of London,
Imperial College London, Moulton College, Newham College
Nottingham NHS Trust
Newham CoProduction Adult Care Team
Newham Sheltered Housing Team
Apasen Adult Learning Centre , North Woolwich
Together We Can - Stroke Support Group
ACTIO NHS Support Platform
activeNewham Community Development Team
Royal Docks Events Team
Newham Library Services
Space4Me Autism Support Charity
Royal Docks Learning and Activity Centre
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
Warwickshire NHS Trust Ambulance Service
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Karen has delivered a serious of physical activity sessions and EVOLVE menopause health courses for staff at Imperial College London since October 2022. Karen’s sessions are always well received by staff, and she is fantastic at delivering sessions tailored to different needs as well as using little to no equipment which means sessions are more inclusive.
Wellbeing Officer Move Imperial
I joined the women's support sessions in the local park whilst awaiting surgery, we walked and talked about our health and shared stories. The resources and information provided were so helpful and my physical and mental health definately improved during a stressfu time.
F- Community Project Participant
The instructor was very friendly, and engaged individuals to understand their practices/experience and tailored some information to our needs. It was a nice mix of breathing and stretching and very accessible for all. Very practical and the message of small actions, small amount of time to invest throughout your day that can help your body and mind was great - Corporate Wellness Day attendee
I suffered with stress incontinence and back pain for years - clinics and physio did not really help but since joining the classes and women's health courses, I have found my conditions have improved - Mary, Shhh! course participant
I have suffered with sciatica and nerve issues for over two years, I've been to many physio sessions, completed the exercises provided and even had acupuncture, however I was still suffering. I can honestly say, Uzmaa's sessions have been a life changer, my sciatica and nerve isues have corrected and I am no longer suffering. Mary Community wellness participant, London
I was a bit wary about joining a group class due to being blind and not knowing how I would manage to follow the exercises but it has been really easy, thanks to Karen's knowlede and experience. I'm now joining online and started breath work classes too - Pat, ex physio, London
The sessions as part of the Lifestyle Management course were so helpful. The course increased my confidence and the 7 day diary really showed where I needed to make dietary changes. The small steps Karen suggested made it easy for me to choose and stick to my own goals. I can't thank her enough for her suppot and inspiration. - Lifestyle Award participant.
Uzmaa's online class as part of our health and wellness course has benefitted me so much, I see a difference in my posture already. K - London
The online class is so convenient, I can log in at home and benefit. I love it and it keeps me fit. B -London
I really benefitted from Karen’s training program and have gone on to use the methods and advice I learned. Feeling stronger and happy and calm knowing that I am managing my menopause as well as I could be. My confidence levels definitely have improved too.
Lara - EVOLVE course participant
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