Dan is passionate about the need to put health at the centre of our society. He has worked in the fitness industry, the organic food industry and has been in education for over 20 years.

He has always included movement in his day and focussed on playing football as a boy, then going on to representing British Universities and playing non-league Conference football. He now competes in triathlons and commutes across many of the schools he works in by bike!

Dan adopts a consistent morning routine involving a dog walk, some breath work, a short mobility session, a 10min workout followed by a cold shower! He then settles down to a coffee while reading and setting some intentions. The whole routine takes just over an hour but sets him up for his day.

Dan has been coaching in some capacity for his entire career - whether it has been the University of Birmingham ladies football team, new/ trainee teachers or as a learning and teaching coach. After a charity bike ride from John O'Groats to Lands End he realised that his talent for helping people achieve their goals was something that he could combine with his other passion health.

Dan is CEO of Lifestyle First and has spent the past 5 years studying lifestyle medicine, holistic therapies such as Internal Family Systems and developing his health coaching skills. He has established the programme across Xavier CET and is now building a team to deliver the programme more widely. Dan also leads the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM) Schools Special Interest Group and is writing courses for the BSLM and the UK and International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA).

Dan's goal is to build health awareness and empower people, especially young people, to feel in control of their wellbeing.

Frazer started his career as an architect, but in the era when 28k modems were considered cutting-edge, he traded his drawing board for a computer and dove into the web industry. After working with award-winning agencies and world-renowned clients in Bristol and London, he moved to the calmer surroundings of leafy Surrey in 2015. There, he shifted his focus to the education sector, initially building websites for school communities before expanding into dynamic applications, including a student fitness tracker he developed with Dan.

Passionate about creating tools that genuinely help students and users, Frazer is all about usability and saving time. He's much happier using his skills to make a positive impact rather than generating profit in the private sector. Calm under pressure and always up for a challenge, he thrives on the creative chaos that accompanies one of Dan's new ideas.

After working closely with Dan for several years, Frazer was thrilled to join the Lifestyle First program. At first, it was a bit of a culture shock—he'd developed his fair share of unhealthy habits over the years. But Dan's guidance turned out to be transformative. Frazer embraced a healthier lifestyle, shedding weight he never thought possible. Now, he's replaced most of his old habits with better choices, loves healthy food, is more active, and feels happier than ever.

Outside of work, Frazer is a proud father of three (two teenage boys and a cat). He has a passion for music, sports, and art. While he'll admit he's no expert, being healthier has made these hobbies even more enjoyable. He has had a bit more success in growing micro greens & the world's hottest chillies, and brewing kefir!

He's genuinely excited to be part of the Lifestyle First team and is on a mission to share the program's benefits with others, which is made so much easier when working with colleagues with such drive, creativity and vision.

Anna has dedicated 20 years to education as a Secondary Art Teacher, where she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to inspiring young people and supporting them in navigating the complexities of modern society. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she served for several years as a Head of Year, placing significant emphasis on promoting students' mental health and overall wellbeing within the school environment.

As a mother of three teenage boys, Anna brings a deep personal understanding to her work in wellbeing. One of her sons has SEND, giving her first-hand experience of the challenges families may encounter. She firmly believes that while SEND can present difficulties, it also reveals a child's unique strengths and capabilities, which she refers to as their “superhero powers.”

Anna's combined experience as an educator and parent, together with her longstanding interest in health and happiness, naturally led to her collaboration with Dan. Her background in Graphic Design further enhances her contribution, enabling her to communicate lifestyle medicine principles in a clear, engaging and visually accessible manner for educational settings.

Anna remains fully committed to supporting Dan's mission to enhance health awareness and empower individuals to take an active role in managing their own wellbeing. She places great value on time spent with her family, whether playing games or enjoying walks with the dog and she maintains her own wellbeing through regular gym sessions before the school day begins. These routines provide her with an important opportunity to reset, reflect and prepare for the responsibilities ahead.

With over a decade of experience in primary education, Sian is a passionate educator who thrives on helping children reach their full potential. A St Mary's University graduate and qualified teacher since 2012, Sian spent 12 wonderful years in a primary setting as a class teacher, SENDCO and Inclusion Manager, supporting young learners of all abilities.

As a qualified SENDCO, and trained ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant), Sian is passionate about understanding the needs of every individual she works with and takes time to understand the little things that might make a big difference to a child ms journey. Sian knows that learning isn't one-size-fits-all and prides herself on crafting lessons that match each child's needs, personality, and interests.

At the heart of her teaching style is a simple philosophy: happy, supported children learn best. With training from Trauma-Informed Schools and a knack for building strong relationships with kids and parents alike, she creates a welcoming, flexible environment where every child feels valued and confident.

When not working, you'll find her spending time with her family in the great outdoors, cooking up a storm, or exploring new ways to make learning an adventure.

Meet Dr. Ali D'Amario, an Educational Psychologist who is deeply committed to supporting young people's mental health and well-being. With a First-Class degree in Psychology, a PGCE in Social Sciences, and a doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology, Ali's passion for helping children thrive has guided her career every step of the way.

In her role as an Educational Psychologist, Ali focuses on creating inclusive and nurturing spaces for children. She has worked to establish Nurture Groups and develop Mental Health Response Training for schools, always aiming to ensure that every child feels valued and supported. She has also been involved in initiatives aimed at reducing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), helping children to feel a sense of belonging.

Ali is also a published author, with works such as The Mental Health Response Handbook and Promoting Positive Body Image in Teenagers. These books reflect her commitment to empowering both educators and students in promoting mental well-being.

Beyond her professional work, Ali enjoys contributing to causes she cares about as a Well-being Consultant for The Bee-lieve Foundation and as a member of advisory boards focused on education and mental health.

When she's not working, Ali enjoys spending time out in nature with her family, eating out with friends, and relieving stress through martial-arts inspired exercise classes!

Deepak is Honorary Professor at Teesside University, NHS Consultant in Pain and Lifestyle Medicine and Author of the Amazon Bestseller “Pain Free Mindset”. He serves on the council of the British Pain Society and trustee of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. He is also on the WHO Fides Network and is a clinician content creator recognised by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges. He has numerous start ups and served on their advisory boards.

Dr Deepak Ravindran adopts a trauma informed 'upstreamist' approach to pain practice and has helped set up award winning NHS community pain service in Berkshire, UK (IPASS) in 2015 and the Berkshire Longcovid Integrated Service (BLIS) in 2020. He works presently as a Consultant in Pain/Lifestyle Medicine in a GP practice in Reading and is the Founder/Director of the Berkshire Pain Clinic.

Pete is a seasoned Secondary School Senior Leader with extensive experience in various roles, including Head of Key Stage 3, Safeguarding Lead, Mental Health Lead, and Transition Lead. His deep understanding of the challenges faced by secondary school students is coupled with a strong passion for fostering a sense of community. He is dedicated to providing students with stimulating experiences that challenge and inspire them.

Outside of his professional life, Pete remains active, participating in competitive sports such as running, golf, and football. His background in water sports instruction, outdoor adventurous activities, and performance development with Team GB speed skaters further enriches his understanding of physical and mental well-being.

Having seen Lifestyle First come to fruition from its very first meeting, Pete is incredibly excited to see the vision lived out and impact so many people. This shared vision for a better, more well rounded lifestyle is an incredibly exciting one.

Rachel is an experienced secondary school teacher with over 20 years of expertise, specialising in Psychology and Sociology. Currently serving as an Associate Assistant Head, she is responsible for supporting trainee and early career teachers, fostering their growth and development in the profession.

Her career includes nine years with a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provider, where she played a pivotal role in designing and delivering training programmes. Rachel also oversaw trainee pastoral care, with a particular focus on mental health and well-being, ensuring the trainees felt supported and prepared for the challenges of teaching.

A self-proclaimed proud geek, Rachel's love of learning and passion for educational research stem from her strong psychology background. Her work with Lifestyle First reflects her enthusiasm for combining psychology, well-being strategies, research, and professional development to create impactful and sustainable changes.

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys cooking and experimenting with healthy recipes to share with her family. As a mother of two young children, she places a high value on keeping them active, spending weekends on family walks or supporting their activities, including rugby and climbing. For Rachel, the blend of personal and professional passion for well-being drives her commitment to helping others lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Having been a teacher for 35 years, with 27 of those as a senior leader, Steve has education and leadership engrained in his bones. Steve's philosophy as an educator has always been 'happy, healthy people first…outcomes second' so has focused on helping others to be the best possible physical and emotional version of themselves. He has always been fascinated by psychology and the vital role of the emotional brain, believing steadfastly in challenge, encouragement, empowerment and unfailing support as the way to help others reach their goals.

As a very proud Northerner who grew up in the industrial North-West, Steve has always lived a very active life. As a schoolboy he played both country cricket and football before representing English Colleges at football, playing semi-professional football and gaining several coaching badges whilst studying for his PE degree.

Despite a packed professional diary, he remains very active, regularly going out for long walks, running. playing golf or attacking major garden projects. When not working or training, you will find him indulging in his passion for watching rugby league or cricket, listening to rock music or hiking in any mountain range he can find.

In 2020, Steve established 'Bee-lieve Foundation', an emotional wellbeing and mental health charity working to support young people across the UK. The mission, work and ethos of the charity align closely with Lifestyle First; there is nothing more important for the future of our communities and society than the wellbeing of our young people.

Steve's goal is for all schools to build a strong, robust wellbeing culture that benefits every young person and adult within the community. Positive physical and emotional health go hand in hand and these are essential for every happy, thriving human being; this focus has to be the aim of every educational establishment across the country if we are to reverse the alarming decline in the wellbeing and health of the next generation.

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” forms my foundation as a nutrition and healthcare professional. I blend science, psychology, and spirituality to create transformational healing that addresses the root causes of dietary-related diseases.

My career bridges two worlds: as a former biology teacher, SENCO, and Head of Year, I witnessed how dietary choices profoundly affect students' learning, engagement, and potential. This insight drove me to leave teaching in 2020 to become a nutritionist, aiming to create meaningful change in education systems.

While pursuing my MSc at Surrey, I volunteered with a council initiative teaching healthy eating to overweight children and their parents. This dual-level approach fostered sustainable transformation, targeting childhood obesity in underserved communities.

My personal journey as a GB triathlete and swimmer, followed by recovery from an eating disorder, gave me firsthand understanding of food-body relationship challenges. Through intuitive eating, I learned to counter damaging diet culture narratives.

The UK faces a metabolic disease pandemic—obesity, fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes—all preventable and reversible through education and lifestyle changes. I advocate a whole food approach that rejects restrictive mindsets, rewires unhealthy narratives around body image and food, and restores gut health to rebalance body and mind.

I believe deeply in the power of Lifestyle First to transform education at all levels. By combining my teaching expertise with nutritional knowledge, I'm positioned to empower informed choices that can create game-changing impact for generations to come.

Having been active playing sport all her life, over the years she was gradually moving into increasing pain - diagnosed with mild scoliosis, functional leg length discrepancy and asthma. Having tried everything to relieve pain she found Hanna Method of Somatics. Having experienced first-hand real change in improving her posture and movement, now pain and asthma free, she was inspired to study Clinical Somatic Education to share this profound method.

As a Certified Essential Somatics® Movement Teacher with 5 years of experience in movement and education, her other qualifications include Somatic Movement Center® Instructor Level 3 and ACS Human Biology of Muscle and Movement. She is currently in training as a Somatics Clinical Practitioner.

She works from her private clinic in Kelso, the Scottish Borders, focusing on individual clients and small groups to enable them long-term, pain free improvement and change.

Experienced in working with adults all suffering pain caused by dysfunctional muscular patterns and habitual movement, spurred her on to develop a program to work with the other end of the age spectrum - children. Using her knowledge of the science behind the structure and function of the body/brain, and how the cortex and subcortex dictates our movement patterns, she designed a fun to teach Somatics for Kids program. Her mission is to educate and empower young children with the building blocks to grow up being internally aware and self-regulating in how their body feels and moves.

Bronwyn's previous background to Somatics was Hospitality Management and Marketing in the Far East, Middle East and Scottish Borders.

Dr Sarah Ali is a Doctor (GP) who currently works for the Nuffield and various GP practices in the South-East. Sarah is also Founder and CEO of HealthStyle Ltd, a company that seeks to bring Lifestyle Medicine into the workplace to benefit both employees and employers in maximising their potential while optimising their physical and mental wellbeing in the process.

Sarah started her career as a Pharmacist having studied at the University of Portsmouth before taking the leap into studying Medicine at Queen Mary University of London. Sarah's Medical Degree earned her merit awards and involved a medical elective in Sri Lanka. Her post qualification training was completed in both London and Brighton.

Sarah has always been interested in Lifestyle Medicine and a believer in the adage that 'Prevention is better than cure', seeking to utilise the skills she has gained both within her career and outside of it to better the lives of patients and clients as well as her own family members!

Sarah continues to work towards further qualifications and accreditations in Lifestyle Medicine having completed the Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course and is the BSLM Regional Lead for the South East. Sarah believes that Medicine, with its rapidly evolving landscape and continuous flow of new research, is an exciting field to be in where there is always more to learn and implement.

Outside of her busy career, Sarah is a mother to 3 children in multiple Key Stages of Education and as a result is passionate about the role of Lifestyle Medicine in Education to ensure the foundational building blocks to good health and wellbeing are in place early to have the greatest impact on children reaching and maximising their potential, leading happy and health lives and carrying that knowledge and skill set into later life.

In what free time she has, Sarah is an under under-7's rugby co-coach for Brighton Football Club RFU, enjoys Reformer Pilates, fills her cup by spending time with family and loves to travel having grown up abroad for a time. She speaks 2 languages (English and Arabic), has her scuba-diving license and a slight obsession with indoor plants!