Meet Lee – Mental Wellbeing Practitioner & Pilates Instructor
My Approach
I’m a trauma-informed mental wellbeing practitioner, positive psychology practitioner and Pilates instructor supporting women to navigate overwhelm, chronic stress and feeling stuck with a practical, whole-person approach to wellbeing.
An introduction
Founder of Nurture & Move | Somatic Trauma Informed Mental Wellbeing Practitioner & Pilates Instructor
Hi, I’m Lee Tomlinson, founder of Nurture & Move. My work has evolved over time, but the heart of it has stayed the same. I want women to feel more supported in themselves, especially when life feels overwhelming, demanding or disconnected.
I’m a certified somatic trauma informed mental wellbeing practitioner and Pilates instructor. My approach brings together nervous system support, somatic awareness, practical coaching and positive psychology. I work with the body as well as thoughts and emotions, because what we experience is not just happening in the mind.
Through Nurture & Move, I support women experiencing overwhelm, chronic stress, reduced capacity or feeling stuck. I teach Pilates and strength based movement too, helping women build strength, mobility, confidence and a stronger connection with their bodies.
My work extends into schools, workplaces and parenting spaces through The Mental Wellbeing Company, where I am a partner and deliver trauma informed and positive psychology workshops.
A little more about me
Beyond my professional work, I’m a mum to two adult daughters and a grandmother. I love Pilates, the ocean, early mornings, reading, a good thriller and dark chocolate.
Like many women, I’ve moved through periods of stress, change, difficult relationships and times when life felt heavier than it looked from the outside. Those experiences shaped my interest in the nervous system, somatic work and the patterns that influence how we cope, connect and respond.
They also deepened my belief that meaningful change is not just about thinking differently. It can involve understanding what is happening in the body, recognising the protective patterns we develop and building the capacity to respond in ways that feel more supportive.
Wellbeing is shaped by more than what we think or do. Our nervous system, body, relationships, experiences and environment all play a part.
My approach brings together somatic awareness, nervous system education, positive psychology and practical reflection. I support people to better understand their patterns, recognise their strengths and build greater awareness and capacity in everyday life.
My training has taught me that health and wellness is not just about nutrition and that food is a lot more than what you find on your plate!
Qualifications
Certificate in Health Coaching with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
Certificate in Gut Health Coaching with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
Certificate in Hormone Health with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
Certificate in Emotional Eating Psychology with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
Functioning but Frozen?
