Team

Laura Lee Man

Yoga Instructor

Laura has practiced yoga since 2015 when she started using it as means to stretch after a hard workout class or run. She became passionate about it in February of 2017 when she decided to stop being fearful of what others would think and started her own instagram to document her journey. She has worked hard to build strength and flexibility. She wanted to share this wonderful practice with others so took her 200hr yoga teacher training with Sun Power Yoga.

Forever the student, Laura strives to increase her own knowledge within the yoga world. Her practice is based around a vinyasa flow of sequences to build strength, stamina and increase flexibility.

Sam Ecob

Yoga Instructor

Sam is a dedicated yoga teacher who has always had a passion for helping others to achieve health and wellbeing. During her twenties and thirties she worked as a Registered Mental Health Nurse and later as an Occupational Therapist for the NHS but wanted a change in career to find a better work life balance following the birth of her two sons.

Tom Luerken

Co-Owner of Stay Well Health & Acupuncturist

Tom is a California native who holds a MSc. in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Bastyr University, Washington State, USA and has over 10 years of experience in treating a wide variety of physical and mental conditions.  He also has a specialist 2 year diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine which allows him to provide patients with specialized, complimentary herbal teas which can work alone or alongside prescription medication.

Before forming Stay Well Health, Tom spent 8 years treating the rural community of Ellensburg, Washington State, USA. Here, he had the opportunity to build a rounded and far reaching practice whilst taking continuing education in Cranial Sacral Techniques, Pulse Synergy and Kinesiology Taping.  Tom also has experience in working at 4 hospitals in Shanghai, China through the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, an Integrative Health Centre in Seattle and at The Madison HIV/ AIDS clinic in Harbour View Hospital, Seattle USA.

Having recently moved to the UK with his family, Tom is excited to share his knowledge and experience with you and to help you on your health journey. His calm and relaxed style guarantees that you will feel at ease throughout your treatment.

Sarah Luerken

Co-owner & Yoga Instructor

A Derby native, recently moved back from over 8 years in the United States, Sarah brings yoga to Stay Well Health. Her main focus is on classic hot yoga  using 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises although she enjoys ashtanga and yin yoga. Deciding to move her family back to the UK in October 2017, Sarah has taught most recently in Weston on Trent Village hall, teaching beginners yoga and teaching the 26+2 sequence. She looks forward to bringing you this sequence in a heated room to promote a deeper healing class.

Having practiced yoga for over 10 year she became serious about it 5 years ago and completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training through Hot Spot Yoga, Washington State with Stephanie Howard and her guru Carlo Giorno. Carlo lived and worked with Bikram Choudhury for 7 years in the early days of Bikram Hot Yoga in Los Angeles.

Ever the student, yoga has helped Sarah to reclaim her mind and body after having children building core strength, focus and patience. She is proud of the beautiful and calming space that Stay Well Health offers for your yoga practice.

Clare Brooksbank

Yoga Instructor

Clare is an experienced teacher who has been practising Ashtanga yoga since 1992 and teaching since 2000 after training with the renowned teacher Derek Ireland in Crete and India over a number of years.

She has an open minded and flexible approach to her teaching of the Ashtanga sequence and likes to involve herself in her students needs and abilities adapting the practise as necessary so giving a very personal class that helps each student develop at their own pace.

Ashtanga yoga is  a flowing practise that synchronises movement with breath for focus,  strength and flexibility. It is a dynamic and exciting form of Hatha yoga suited to those who want a challenging physical practise with the deep calming and health giving benefits of traditional yoga.

Kasia Kwasigroch

Yoga Instructor & Reflexologist

Kasia is a yoga teacher and devoted student of yoga. She has been practising for over 10 years and teaching in various venues across Derbyshire. She received her first 200 hr RYT in India and continues to educate herself with ongoing trainings.

Kasia is trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin, and Laughter Yoga. She is also a certified Reflexologist and Crystal Therapist in training. She loves nature and her teaching often reflects the seasonal and lunar cycles and energies.

‘I love to share what has inspired me to be a better mother, partner, and a friend. Yoga is such an amazing tool to keep your body centred and in alignment, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. My aim is to always seek balance, whatever the age and flexibility level.’

Her approach to teaching is authentic and compassionate, with plenty of Chaturangas in between.

Gill Watson

Fitness Pilates

Gill has many years of fitness and adventure from Venture Scouts to competitive bodybuilder to representing Great Britain at adventure racing and Duathlon, many ultra runs and XT competitions. Gill has been a fitness professional for over 20 years and loves applying her knowledge to help people move better via Fitness Pilates and massage therapy. Catch her training for Ninja Warrior!

Tamara Ledesma Sanchez

Reformer Pilates Instructor

Tamara takes great excitement in immersing herself in a variety of courses, conferences, research and movement principles and this reflects her belief that in order to achieve full health, we must work holistically and aim for an all-round wellbeing which is why alongside Pilates, Tamara is also a Reiki Master, working with meditation and also sees huge importance in food and nutrition.

A lover of learning, a sharer of knowledge and a seeker of adventures, Tamara loves to challenge and expand her horizons. She believes that if she can pursue everything she’s passionate about, as well as helping herself and others around her grow, then she’s truly happy. Knowing that Pilates helped her go through and accomplish so much, it only seems natural to share it with many.

After completing her Level 3 Matwork and Pilates for Pregnancy and Postnatal  Qualifications with The Thoughtful Body in the UK, Tamara went on to complete her Reformer training with Balanced Body in LA, California. Tamara shares her passion for Pilates by flowing through the movement with control and awareness whilst using the breath to create a tension free environment. Come along and take the time to listen to your body, find a deeper core connection and have fun with it!