MIND & BODY STUDIO - Key Persons


Adele Ward

Job Titles:
  • Fitness Instructor

Carmelina Griffin Mat

Job Titles:
  • Reformer Pilates & Yoga Instructor

Claire McArthur

Job Titles:
  • Fitness Instructor

Darlene Bell

Job Titles:
  • Yoga Instructor

Dawn Nisbett

Job Titles:
  • Beauty Manager
Dawn is our longest serving team member. Having previously worked in a top spa and building up a local clientele, she has now been with us for over 10 years! As our Beauty Manager, she is an integral part of the team, we could not be without her. Known for her HD Brows, Dawn's precision in brow maintenance is second to none. Dawn is currently on maternity leave and is due back in April 2024.

Debbie Smith

Job Titles:
  • Fitness Instructor & PT

Devan Cassells

Job Titles:
  • Beauty Therapist
Devan joined our team in 2023 after working with a luxury spa for some time. She has a very keen interest in makeup and has done from the age of 14! Devan's favourite treatments are our Thalgo Spa Massages and Rituals. She also loves doing lashes and brows, and making people look their best.

Heather Brown

Heather Brown offers Bowen + Emmett treatments as an alternative healing therapy. This treatment consists of light muscle manipulation with small touches and movements on your body. You are fully clothed during your appointment and most health issues can be covered including Arthritis and even Colic in babies. Heather's diary is open on a Thursday evening and Friday afternoon, get in touch to book or to enquire about more days/times.

Islay Connelly

Job Titles:
  • Beauty Therapist
Having come to us straight from college, Islay now has three years of beauty experience under her belt. Alongside beauty, she has an interest in Gymnastics and Ice Hockey. Islay's favourite beauty treatment is the lash lift and tint. Ditch the mascara and treat yourself to this long lasting, eye opening treatment, she would love to work her magic on you!

Kirsty Birrell

Job Titles:
  • Fitness Instructor

Michele Galloway Pilates

Job Titles:
  • Instructor, PT & Sports Massage Therapist
  • Yoga / Fitness Instructor & PT
Michele at Mhance Health & Wellbeing recently joined Mind + Body Studio again as a Pilates and Hot Yoga instructor on a Thursday night. We are so excited to announce that Michele now also teaches a Saturday Hatha Yoga class. Alongisde her new class, Michele offers Personal Training, Sports Massage, Reiki and more! Get in touch for booking and for availability. Michele Galloway is part of our team of instructors at the Studio. With two classes on a Thursday (Pilates and Yoga and a class on a Saturday, she also regularly covers out fitness classes. Michele now offers Personal Training sessions and Sports Massage with us, get in touch to book.

Nicola Duncan Mat

Job Titles:
  • Reformer Pilates Instructor

Nicola McElhinney

Job Titles:
  • Beauty Therapist
Nicola joined our team in 2022 and added her own touch to our beauty menu. She specialises in nails, lashes and brows. Nicola loves to make people feel good about themselves and always provides the best service to do just that! Please note - Nicola's services are currently unavailable.

Nikola Parker

Job Titles:
  • Fitness Instructor & PT

Rhona MacFarlane

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist
Having spent the last 20 years in the beauty industry, initially as a spa therapist and business manager and laterally recruiting beauty specialists for a luxury skin care brand, Rhona is embracing turning 50 and engaging in a different pace and direction. With her vast dance experience, Rhona has also become a FitSteps instructor and teaches 5 classes here at the Studio. When not at the studio she will be found spoiling and walking her two French bulldogs, Darcy and Maddie!

Shannon Watson

Job Titles:
  • Studio Manager
Shannon has taken on the Studio manager role. You can find her on Reception throughout the week, welcoming you to the Studio & helping with any queries. Running the Facebook page and answering your calls and emails, she is always happy to help. Shannon trained as an Early Years Officer but fancied a change and moved into Hospitality in 2013. With a keen interest in Fooball and Ice Hockey, Shannon worked at Fife Flyers games, but is now with us full time.

Susan Brown

Job Titles:
  • Holistic Therapist
Established in December 2014, Susan's business Blissful Brown is a small artisanal business, committed to creating handmade, raw and organic products. Take a look at her stand of products in our reception area. Susan also provides services with us such as: Thai Herbal Compress Massage, Oncology (and other various) Massages, Reiki, The Chrysalis Effect and more. Contact 07950739836 of the Blissful Brown Facebook Page for booking. Susan Brown is back at Mind + Body Studio with her Holsitic treatments and workshops. Treatments include Thai Compress Herbal Massage, Oncology Massage, Angelic Reiki Healing and much more. All of Susan's products are homemade and we stock a few including Bath Salts, Organice Skincare Sets, Aroma Baubles and Bracelets, plus so much more! You can book in with Susan on a Thursday by texting/calling her - 07950 739836.

Susan Simpson

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
  • Owner
Having worked in the corporate world for 20 years, a passion for Dance, Yoga & Pilates led Susan to retrain as a Pilates Instructor. Susan studied Business at Edinburgh University and upon graduating joined Tesco as a Graduate Trainee. Having held various HR roles in Retail & more latterly the Financial Services Industries, Susan worked as a Senior Business Partner, partnering members of the Executive Committee, developing & coaching their senior teams. Managing & training in her own Studio is a huge departure from being part of a large organisation but one she is determined to make a success of! Now a fully qualified Pilates Instructor, Susan is certified to teach all of the Pilates apparatus, having completed her training & examinations with Lolita's Legacy.

Tina West

Job Titles:
  • Yoga Instructor

Valentina Pintus Mat

Job Titles:
  • Reformer Pilates Instructor