About me

Hi, I’m the founder of StrongMumsNI — a space I created from the heart, shaped by both the joys and heartbreaks of motherhood.

As a qualified pre- and postnatal fitness coach with a passion for supporting women, I set up StrongMumsNI to offer realistic, compassionate fitness programmes for mums at every stage. Whether you’ve just had a baby and are juggling sleepless nights, or you’re navigating life after baby loss, this space is for you.

After losing my daughter Emily, shortly after birth, I realised that there was nowhere bereaved mums could move their bodies, feel understood, and connect. That’s why StrongMumsNI grew into two branches: our Online Gym and the gentle, nurturing support of Emily’s Circle.

This work is personal. It’s about strength — not just physical strength, but emotional resilience, community, and hope. I’m here to walk alongside you, whether your baby is in your arms or in your heart.

My story

“Walking into the hospital, I was nervous because of the previous miscarriage, but my husband told me not to worry,” says Laura. Unfortunately her instinct was right. The scan revealed that Emily had a number of health issues, chief amongst them the fact that her kidneys were not functioning properly and her little lungs had not developed. Although she could live inside the womb, she would not survive outside. “It seems very cold to say the words now, but the consultant simply told us Emily would ‘not be compatible with life’,” recalls Laura sadly. “I could barely take it in. All I could do was cry and cry. “I just felt devastated, like I’d lost my very soul. It was like I was in coma and shouting out for help and no one could hear me.”

The beginning

I believe that everyone should be allowed to feel confident and good in their skin, regardless of their age, sex, or social class. That's why I've worked hard to come up with different treatments that suit different skin needs, and budgets. When I see my clients smile when they look at themselves in the mirror after our sessions, I feel like I've been able to make the world just a little bit better.

My vision