Who we are

Lynne Hosking is a qualified fitness instructor who has undergone extensive training to become a personal trainer specialising in Pilates.

Richard Mills is a registered social worker with 25 years of local authority practice. Over the past five years he has studied to become a Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming and uses a variety of techniques in his counselling work.

Please see below for detailed CVs:

 

LYNNE HOSKING CV

Academic and professional qualifications:

BSc (Honours) Social Sciences (1977)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (1978)
Diploma in the Education and Psychology of Children with Special Needs (1981)
Certificate in Counselling Skills (1998)
Certificate in Basic Counselling Skills: Working with Children (2002)

Fitness training qualifications:

Gym Instruction Level 2 (2003)
Mat based Pilates Level 2 (2003)
Personal training and Advanced Exercise Instruction Level 3 (2004)
Nutrition and Weight Management Level 3 (2004)
Circuit Training Level 2 (2004)  

Matwork Pilates Level 3 (2010)                                                    

Continual Professional Development training. (Recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals)

Torso training and Core Stability Certificate (2004)
Mat Based Pilates progressive and advanced workshops (2004 –2007)
YMCA Supple Strength Certificate (2007)

Other:

Pilates Based Exercise Course for Pre and Post Natal Women (2004)

Chair Based Exercise for the Frailer Older Person Course, (in association with Later Life Training) 2010

 I am a member of the Register of Exercise professionals registered as a Level 3 Instructor. Continued registration relies on members completing a required minimum of training each year.

My background is in working with and counselling troubled and disadvantaged children and young people.

Throughout my career I became interested in the ways in which psychological health relates to physical health.

On a personal level this meant that I consistently maintained my own fitness through swimming, yoga, walking and cycling.

I gradually became interested in the possibility of teaching in the fitness industry and in 2003 embarked on a programme of training with one of the major training providers.

After successfully qualifying as a Personal Trainer I became interested in Pilates as a method of exercise which contributes to overall well being by integrating mind and body and whose methods and principles can benefit all levels of fitness and age ranges.

I have therefore specialised in providing classes and one to one training which incorporate the key elements and principles of the Pilates Method.

I have recently successfully completed an advanced course with Modern Pilates which specialises in incorporating physiotherapy based principles into a contemporary approach to teaching Pilates to individuals and groups. 

 

RICHARD MILLS CV

I am Lynne’s partner and together we can provide tailor made programmes for individuals who are seeking a holistic approach to good health.

Qualifications:

Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming
MA in Social Work Policy and Practice 2002
BA (Hons) in Modern Studies 1976
Diploma in Applied Social Science (Certificate of Qualification In Social Work) 1983
Diploma in Professional Practice 1998
Registered Social Worker on the General Council for Social Care

I regard myself as versatile in approach and can work with a full range of clients to overcome their personal difficulties. These include fears and phobias, issues of confidence and self esteem and the effects of post traumatic stress disorder. Working with teenagers is an area of my expertise given my social work background.
I have been a local authority social worker for over 25 years operating most of that time as a senior practitioner. I have particular experience working with children and families together with a professional knowledge of mental health issues.
I am working currently as a Sure Start Programme Manager and have worked with parents of young children in this capacity offering a neuro linguistic programming counselling service as part of my overall responsibilities.
Recent experience has led me to develop a specialism in dealing with emotional reactions to childbirth and related issues.

I am currently able to offer hourly sessions on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings.