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HOW WORK WELL
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Work Well was born out of the shared experiences of Kirsty and Rebecca, who often discussed the challenges of being self-employed. As Rebecca transitioned to full-time in her own business, the struggles became even more evident. Kirsty, who works with many self-employed individuals in her wellbeing studio, knew firsthand how difficult it could be to balance building a business while prioritising personal health. Recognising this common struggle, Kirsty and Rebecca decided to join forces, determined to help others facing the same pull between their business goals and self-care. Together, we realised that something had to change, self-employed professionals in the wellbeing industry needed a better way to nurture both their business and their wellbeing.
Meet the Work Well Team Ldt
Hi! Thank you for reading about our Co owners Rebecca and Kirsty.
Kirsty
I have been working in the fitness industry since 2007, gaining lots of qualifications and experience in these early years. This is when I fell in love with Pilates. Growing up my sports of choice were rugby and hockey. As you can imagine, I was pretty inflexible so Pilates was an eye opener and offered me a different perspective on how my body could gain strength.
I launched Habitual Fitness in 2009 which led to opening my own studio in Chorlton (Manchester) in 2012. My studio is called The Chorlton Health Hub where we have a selection of small wellbeing businesses creating a collaboration of instructors and 1-1 practitioners.
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The Chorlton Health Hub was created with the idea that lots of self-employed people in the wellbeing sector can have a lovely peaceful space to come and work. Although we don't often see each other, as clients come in and out, it is still so nice to know that so many people who work in the wellbeing industry are around me, working on building their business and providing a meaningful service to help others.
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As well as running the Chorlton Health Hub my focus is on Habitual Fitness where I get to teach Pilates and offer massage therapy. I love seeing results that both my services offer. Along side my services I have also recently launched a habit changing course, I am Habitually Healthy, this has been a passion of mine for many years so I am excited to finally put my course into action to help people who struggle to reach their health goals.
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I find my work very rewarding and feel very thankful for everything that I have created.​​
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Rebecca
After spending 10 years in sales as an account manager for well-known food manufacturers like Tyrrell's, Mars, and Dr. Oetker, I found myself feeling unfulfilled and undervalued in the corporate world. After having my son Bodhi, I realised I wanted a career that allowed me to focus more on my well-being and create a space where others could do the same. In 2019, I trained with ITEC to become a qualified massage therapist and in 2023 I decided to leave Dr. Oetker to pursue Wellness Within full-time.
Wellness Within is my home-based business dedicated to providing women with a peaceful sanctuary where they can unwind, relax, and receive holistic treatments tailored to their needs. I’m a fully qualified iTEC & CNHC registered Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy massage therapist, offering female-focused, customised treatments to help alleviate tension or simply give you the time to slow down and recharge. I believe massage provides a wide range of physical and mental benefits, and my goal is to create a calming environment where women can disconnect from daily stresses and leave feeling lighter, more relaxed, and happier.
Another area I’m deeply passionate about is offering adapted massage for those receiving cancer care. In 2022, I trained at The Christie School of Oncology to specialise in light-touch, gentle massage designed for cancer and hospice patients to support those going through challenging times.
In addition to massage therapy, I specialise in beauty treatments such as Nouveau LVL lash lifts and HD BrowSculpt, enhancing your natural lashes and brows. It’s incredibly rewarding to see my clients leave feeling more confident and beautiful.
My treatment room is a peaceful wood cabin nestled at the end of the garden; a personal sanctuary to relax, recharge, and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.