Having developed a passion for sport at a young age Amanda inevitably followed this with a degree in Sport Studies (Physiotherapy would have been preferable but back in the dark ages if you didn’t have chemistry or physics O level they would not accept you!). This was then followed by a long career managing corporate gyms.

After a change of direction in 2002 Amanda qualified in sports massage at the London School of Sports Massage and this was closely followed by further qualifications in reflexology and reiki, as her interest in the holistic side of body work developed.

Now working in the city as a sports massage therapist, Amanda also provides sports massage and complementary therapies for a charity and provides part time fitness cover work for her previous employers.