What is Clean Well-Being?

​Hello!

​I'm Joanna and I really care about well-being. There are so many confusing and confused messages about health and well-being available, and I wanted to show that it can be simple and straightforward: you can look after your health and well-being without getting side-tracked by fuss and over-information.

It's well-being without the faff!

One of the best times of the week is teaching my Clean Well-Being exercise classes - they are simple and effective and I don't jump on the latest fitness trends: I value consistency over fads by teaching about movement and demonstrating techniques that enhance overall health and well-being. You can book onto my classes here. 

I run an education consultancy - Epiphany Etc Ltd - and work with many different organisations, all to support their PSHE (personal, social, health and economic education) work in schools, colleges and beyond. I used to be a teacher and a local authority school improvement adviser, and a mental health adviser.  

​I'm a director at Gabriels Wellbeing and Education CIC and I work as a consultant with Sport In Mind, the mental health sports charity.  I also regularly speak at conferences and large events. 

My exercise philosophy

What makes Clean Well-Being classes different? I focus on these three elements in all my classes, workshops and on-demand sessions. 

1. Hydration
It's important to keep hydrated during exercise. At Clean Well-Being classes, there are regular water breaks to make sure everyone stays properly hydrated and can get the most out of the class. There is water available in case you forget your own.

2. Mindful movement
Long gone are the days of 'no pain, no gain'! I use the phrase 'soft limit' to describe how to listen and respond to what your body is telling you. If your body can move only up to a certain point or at a certain speed, don't force it beyond this point, get frustrated, and possibly cause injury. Go as far as is comfortable - and rest when you need to. 
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3. Sustainable exercise
At Clean Well-Being classes, I recommend gradual improvement and a long-term focus, rather than pushing yourself as hard as you can at the first class... and aching for the next few days! Treat your body kindly and with respect - that way, you will see the most sustainable results.