Yvonne originally trained as a holistic therapist but further trained as a Sports Massage Therapist in 1999. She completed a Degree and Masters in Sports Therapy at the University of Central Lancashire. Yvonne also qualified as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor. She taught for 10 years in Further Education and was also a senior external verifier for VTCT and wrote the National Occupational Standards for Sports Massage in conjunction with Skills for Health. Her practice specialises in elite CrossFit and Strongman athletes. Yvonne is Chair of the Sports Massage Association, where much of her work centres on education, professional standards and practitioner development.