hi, hello.
i’m brinny.
After nearly a decade working in radio, journalism and advertising, I burnt out. From that point I began rebuilding my life and making mental health a special interest.
Now I’ve been working in wellbeing as a coach and facilitator for almost as long. Doing what I can to make a difference and make it different for people like me.
I spend my time helping people feel more comfortable in their every day spaces through movement, mindfulness and coaching.
My main goal is prioritising accessibility, inclusion and joy.
I hold space in different ways; group classes, one-to-one sessions, workshops and community events.
All my work is connected by figuring out what helps us truly take part and feel good and what gets in the way.
Being neurodivergent and non binary means I understand what it’s like to feel different and work harder to find the spaces where you feel good, can take part and belong. They can exist but they’re harder to find, so I do my best to create them!
That’s why I created Queer Strength Club in 2024, for queer and trans people to find community, connection, safety and joy.
While I continue to grow Queer Strength Club I’m working with people one to one, delivering wellbeing sessions for Calm and other organisations across the world.
I’ve been invited to appear at festivals as a guest and panelist a fair few times, which I’ve loved too.
I’m out here doing what I can to make practices that can really help our brains and bodies as invitational, accessible and practical as possible.
I do a lot of different things that don’t neatly fit in this box, so if you want to find out more drop me a message and feel free to explore my site.
My services
Private Sessions
I pride myself on making personal training and coaching more accessible and different to what you may anticipate.
My one-to-one sessions take two main spaces at the moment:
Personal Training
Focused on helping you feel more regulated, build strength and gain confidence.
I love helping people create a nicer relationship with exercise so they can get strong and feel better in their brain and life.
My work also includes supporting people who are going through or have had gender affirming care.
These sessions are 60 minutes in a supportive and accessible gym-based environment.
Mind and Movement Coaching
Helping you find more comfort and ease in yourself through mindfulness and movement practices.
All set in a low sensory environment.
These sessions are designed to help you find what can support you with feeling more regulated.
A session may include: practicing mindfulness together, guided restorative stretches and slow bodyweight strength exercises.
You can see me in person either in Macclesfield or Manchester/Salford.
Contact me for details.
Group Classes
My classes are all about having fun, finding what feels good for you and connecting with community in a welcoming and supportive space.
I run inclusive movement community classes through Queer Strength Club which I founded in 2024 to create a space for the LGBTQIA+ community to feel safer and more connected while in a gym environment. This is currently based in Macclesfield with hopes to have more pop ups elsewhere soon.
Book here.
I’m currently developing a new project that will focus on creating more movement classes that prioritise neurodivergent people.
Watch this space.
Workplace Wellbeing
Interactive experiences that help teams regulate, connect, and participate sustainably, without performative wellbeing or tick-box culture.
Workshops, movement sessions, mindfulness meditation, talks and creative pop ups
Having worked as a journalist and producer for nearly a decade I get what it’s like to navigate pressurising environments.
Stress and burnout are becoming the norm, change is a constant and people are quietly struggling.
I provide the stress relief for your teams and practical ways to rethink productivity, communication and inclusion.
This work includes my ongoing partnership with Calm, delivering workshops, leadership sessions, mindfulness and meditation to global audiences.
I’ve also partnered with organisations including Great Ormond Street Hospital, Cheltenham Festival and Gaydio.
Available to create bespoke sessions, appear as a panelist or provide consultancy.
Online or in person.
Contact me for details.
My spaces
You can work with me online or in person.
For my private sessions I have access to 3 main spaces depending on your location and preferred set up.
The Wellbeing Space, based in Macclesfield.
Riggle Room, based in Islington Mill, Salford (pictured).
Lift, in Pollard Yard, Manchester.
These spaces are specifically chosen because they align with my values on access, community and doing things differently.
My aim is to create environments that help my clients feel as comfortable as possible during sessions.
In every session we can tailor the experience to suit you. Like playing music, diffusing essential oils, adjusting the lighting as much as possible.
For Queer Strength Club information click here.
Understanding my own brain changes the way I think about work, wellbeing and the support people actually need.
A lot of what I do now is about creating the understanding, support and spaces I would have benefitted from myself.
The common thread? Noticing what’s missing, what’s getting in the way, and finding ways to make things better for the people actually taking part.
To work together
or ask me anything
Email me at brinny@brinnydoes.com