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Karen
FOUNDER & MENOPAUSE ADVOCATE
Karen, the founder of The Joy Retreat Barbados, refuses to become invisible post-menopause. She advocates for diversity within the menopause conversation and raises awareness on women's health, empowering Black women in the UK. In 2023, she launched the world's first wellness retreat for Black people in any stage of menopause. She also hosts Menopause Whilst Black, a platform sharing real stories of Black menopausal women, now six seasons deep and the first podcast of its kind
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Jasmine
PELVIC HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPIST AND YOGA TEACHER
A dedicated pelvic health physiotherapist and yoga teacher based in Barbados, Jasmine balances life as a business owner, minimalist, and advocate of the slow life. She graduated from physiotherapy school in 2013, discovering yoga as a means to stay strong for work and dance, and soon found it also strengthened her mind. Jasmine completed yoga teacher training in Costa Rica and pelvic health physiotherapy training in Canada, leading to the creation of Mindful Movement. Her practice combines physiotherapy and yoga to restore pelvic health in women, men, and children.
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Louise
WELLBEING & HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER
With over 15 years in natural health and beauty, Louise is a Medical Herbalist, Cranio-Sacral Therapist, Sound Healer, and Well-Being Consultant. She has worked with leading organic health brands and complementary therapy colleges in the UK, using a holistic approach to empower clients to achieve their goals.
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NNEKA
MASSAGE THERAPIST & FOUNDER OF ANEW WELLNESS
Nneka is the face behind Anew Wellness Massage and Bodyworks, a mobile massage service dedicated to creating a warm, safe space for clients to find relief and relaxation. With a BSc in Biology from the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus and a diploma in Therapeutic Massage from Peacehaven Holistic Therapy School, Nneka specializes in Prenatal Massage. Her long-term goal is to branch into women's health and fertility. At Anew Wellness, the philosophy is to provide clients with a pathway to mindfulness, wellness, and optimal wellbeing: Anew Wellness: Anew Spirit. Anew Energy. Anew You!