“I found freedom, depth and joy through daily habits and ancient wisdom”
deep rest advocate, Ayurveda geek, listener, mountain lover and mother.
‘I share simple ways to look after your whole self and restore vitality.
I lead a community of people moving from ‘surviving to thriving’.
I care deeply about helping you align with who you really are.’
I know how it feels to have tried everything to stay well, yet true vitality, balance and calm remain elusive. I have fallen into the trap of continually trying to fix myself, leaving me feeling demoralized and drained. I am familiar with the frustrations of modern medicine’s piecemeal approach, treating a list of symptoms without ever getting to the root of the problem.
I know too how exhausting it is to be neuro-different, to be sensitive, to react differently to everyday things like caffeine, alcohol, stress, noise, screens, busyness, doctors, medication. To feel unheard and have to find my own answers.
I also know how it feels to take back control and create my own thrive. To unmask who I really am and stand up for what I need. To let go of keeping up and choose a quieter path. To be confident that I am getting wiser with age!
My story begins over 20 years ago. I was outdoorsy, fit, healthy and active. From the outside I was “fine,” yet I was disconnected from my body, ignorant of my emotions, overly rational, lacking in career direction and insecure. I also had chronic back pain and repeating patterns of depression, burnout and feeling lost.
I thought it was just the way I was.
I was lucky enough to get married and have two babies, my lovely boys, who are now young adults. Ill-equipped for this huge shift in life and physiology, that’s when my health nose-dived. After the birth of my second son, I was really low, mentally and physically. I had recurrent chest infections, allergies and suffered from serious asthma. I was exhausted, pouring all my energy into mothering and becoming more depleted. I took lots of medication – and nothing shifted.
I struggled to understand why I was ‘failing’,
why I didn’t have the energy to work,
as well as to be a mother.
Thank goodness I had the gumption to grasp Yoga when it crossed my path and also Polarity Therapy. As I explored these new perspectives, I became more mindful – a journey of self-discovery through alternative health was born, plus a new career. I learnt about posture, movement, breath, bodywork, Ayurveda, mind-body connection and emotional release. I began meditating and experimenting with diet and cleansing.
I questioned my assumptions, choices and judgements…I had lots of dark nights of the soul (sigh)…and some really great mentors (phew). Gradually, my pain went away and I became more whole and more aware. I worked through inflammatory issues and rosacea, plus the impact of chronic external stress. My asthma disappeared completely.
As my journey deepened, I explored embodiment, trauma, neuro-divergence, attachment and self-sabotage. I realised that I have an ADHD brain and went through a process of grieving what my life could have been if I had known this earlier. I was doing well, but I felt fragile, like something was out of balance. I had a long and boring list of symptoms that I would occasionally take to my GP – signs of early perimenopause, congestion, brain fog, allergies, low blood sugar and low energy. The doctor shrugged and said to me, “If I had a pound for every woman of your age who comes to me with a list like that…”
After more than a decade of questions, doubts and discovery, my turnaround came in 2018. It was Ayurveda that empowered me to create the wellbeing and stability that I craved. Transformation came through immersing myself in the theory AND being coached to live the Ayurvedic habits every day AND doing this work in a dynamic, supportive group.
Through Ayurveda, I finally got to know…
how to hear the subtle
messages from my body
where I create disease
how to restore balance
that good digestion is the key
I know now that I need to keep my relationship with nature and beauty at the centre of my life, like it was when I was a child, or a Zoology student. I need to follow my senses, curiosity and wonder and whilst staying grounded through stability, routine and quiet.
Far from the complicated rules that so often dictate our health, Ayurveda is accessible, flowing and intuitive. I made simple changes to my way of living, eating and being that stabilised my hormones, my digestion, my respiratory system and my energy. These habits and rituals have given me a foundation of contentment, calm, creativity and confidence that is now my base-line in life.
Now my passion and purpose is to inspire, encourage and support others to develop their own journey of healing. People used to come to me for bodywork or a weekly yoga class, hoping to soothe their ailments. What I offer now is more powerful, more empowering and has better returns. It is about becoming your own self-healer. I have found that healing while being held in the accountability, trust and connection of a dynamic group is life-changing and so my Thrive program was born.
A little bit
My life is simple and centres on nature connection, growing my own food and balancing being active with radical levels of rest. I adore the beautiful west coast of Scotland – with the sea, lochs, woods and mountains easily reached from my base in Helensburgh. I love dancing, yoga and moving my body in ways that make me happy. I need lots of silence and time alone to prevent ADHD burnout. I explore my mind and the parts of my inner self through writing, drawing and meditation. I am passionate about meaningful connection.
I am a mother to two adult sons, doing my best as an imperfect but proud parent. I am a woman coming out the other side of the wild ride of perimenopause – more sensitive and intuitive than ever which is both helpful and disruptive.
I believe we get wiser as we age, more self-knowing and therefore more able to create our health. I am called to inspire other women to re-find that self-connection and therefore nurture their whole selves.
“Kerry was immediately inspiring and her excitement and positivity about the course were infectious. She is well informed about all the habits and provided useful suggestions. She has a kind and caring approach during one-to-one coaching, encouraging group members to seek solutions to their difficulties without offering an opinion. She is gentle, yet persistent, patiently asking pertinent questions until clarity is found. Kerry is professional and organised, sets clear boundaries and goals and at the same time is fun and a joy to work with.”
Even more about me: The Fun Stuff
Ayurvedic Dosha – Pitta Prakruti / Vata Vikruti
Human Design – Manifesting Generator
Numerology – Life Path Number: 4
Zodiac Sun Sign – Gemini
Key Saboteur – Avoidant
DISC Assessment: Networker; Motivator: Aesthetic
Gallup Top 3 Strengths – Empathy, Maximiser, Connectedness
Four Tendencies – REBEL !
Neurotype – ADHD or more probably AuDHD
Mentorship and Qualifications
Yoga Health Coach, Certified 2019 (Yogahealer)
Hatha Yoga teacher, Qualified 2013 (Yoga Alliance)
Polarity Therapy Practitioner, Qualified 2007 (Masterworks)
Zero Balancing, CPD module 2016
Yoga Nidra intro training 2021 (Total Yoga Nidra Network)
BSc in Biology 1993 (Hons Zoology, University of Edinburgh)