Hello
Hi, I’m Claire - passionate about strength training that supports us real life, trail/fell running enthusiast, dog mum, and chocolate addict. (Life is about balance after all).
I’m a Level 3 Personal Trainer, an England Athletics Leader in Running Fitness and studying to become GGS-1 Women's Coaching Specialist.
I coach clients both in-person and online, and I lead a weekly trail running group where the focus is on community and enjoying the outdoors, not pace, PBs, or Strava segments.
I have a special interest in supporting women through the peri and post menopausal years. To ensure I offer the most effective, evidence based support, I regularly update my knowledge through CPD in menopause related health and fitness.
I'm also part of the team at North Light Physiotherapy, delivering strength training programmes for their female clients.
Most days, you’ll find me in the gym or out on the trails with my dog, Ted - lifting, running, or just soaking in the hills.
If you want to see what I’m up to day-to-day, then head over to the socials
My Story
Exercise has always played a big role in my life - from dancing as a child into my teens, to playing netball throughout school and well into adulthood.
Then in my late 20s, I found strength training - and I was hooked.
By my 30s, I discovered something I never expected: a love for trail running!
In my early 40s, peri-menopause hit me harder than I ever expected.
Depression. Anxiety. Overwhelm. Intrusive thoughts. Isolation. Crushing exhaustion. Joint pain. Tinnitus. I wasn't myself - at a very low point I had to take some significant time away from work.
After months of trying to battle through, eventually I found a GP who listened, understood and prescribed HRT. It gave me part of my life back but what also helped me through was the time I dedicated to myself - lifting weights, moving and nourishing my body, being out on walks and runs in the hills.
A couple of years down the line, I knew I needed to use my experience to help women rebuild trust in their bodies, their strength, and themselves.
My coaching and understanding comes from a place of knowing - not theory.
Life can throw us many challenges but with the right tools, you can get stronger & more resilient.
And I'd like to help you every step of the way.
Huddersfield Women's Health Hub
I'm proud to be part of the team at North Light Physiotherapy.
Providing the strength training programmes for their female clients through classes, 1:1 and 2:1 training.
At the Huddersfield Women’s Health Hub, our mission is to provide compassionate, collaborative and expert care tailored to every stage of a woman’s life. Through an integrated team of specialists, we empower women to understand their health, access personalised support, and feel confident, strong and supported - physically and emotionally - through pregnancy, postnatal recovery, menopause and beyond.
Find out more about us here