About Isherwood Vitality… and a little about me!

Hi, I’m Alison: the creator of Isherwood Vitality, which is based in North London, N1.

I am also a qualified soft tissue and massage therapist (mobile) and Zumba instructor! I’m aware it’s an interesting combination. I believe in the power of both relaxation and movement for recovery, energy and liveliness.

Recovery, energy and liveliness are the driving principles behind Isherwood Vitality. I utilise relaxation and movement to support your health and wellbeing to enjoy life with its various physical, mental and social demands.

Through soft tissue therapy that targets the neuro and musculoskeletal systems (brain and body) and exercise focused on balance, co-ordination and range of movement, my aim is always to get you feeling better.

My Zumba classes are typically focused around the Zumba Gold principals (balance, co-ordination and range of movement) and are lower-impact classes than you might come to expect from Zumba. This means I can teach a broad spectrum of ages, and I am very passionate about getting older generations boogieing their way to living livelier.

My soft tissue and massage therapy sessions are tailored exclusively to you. Athletic/sporting career, gym-goer, general aches and pains and stresses, pregnancy, pre or post surgery, chronic illness, terminal illness, and much more can be helped with soft tissue and massage therapy. When I know your pain point/s and your goal/s, we can work together to find a way to support you with soft tissue and massage therapy.

A little about me

My background is in movement: I love sport, dance, yoga, the gym. You name it, I’ve probably tried it. Hiking, yoga, all manners of dance classes, weights, cardio, figure-skating, field hockey, wrestling, judo, aerial hoop, calisthenics, sprint triathlons… I love moving! (Side note: I’m not a particularly good thrower.)

This is all to say that I understand the mental, physical and social demands of training and moving, as well as recovering from injuries or setbacks. That understanding drives my focus when creating a soft tissue and massage therapy treatment, and when leading a Zumba class that both comforts and pushes you.

I qualified with LSSM (London School of Soft Tissue Therapy), a member of ISRM (The Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage). I am a registered Zin Member with Zumba®.

Where to find Isherwood Vitality

Based in N1, London.

I am a mobile soft tissue and massage therapist, meaning I come to your home or otherwise chosen setting. I work around the N1 area but can travel further, depending on accessibility to your location, which is discussed before booking is finalised.

My Zumba and Zumba Gold classes are across London.

If your ready to live livelier, be sure to book today. What would suit you better? You decide.