Meet Our Instructors
Meet the dedicated instructors who guide our activities. Their expertise and passion are the backbone of our community, ensuring that we provide the best support for our members. We are grateful for their commitment to AIMS and the positive impact they have on each individual journey.
Mia Middleton
Mindfulness Coach
A career in Social Work, with a background in Social Sciences, and training in counselling skills. Qualified instructor in Reiki, Indian Head Massage, the Dorn Method, Sound Therapy and more recently Mindfulness and a passionate believer in the power of healing through alternative therapies. Mia takes two online classes, Mindful Movement on Mondays and Mindfulness every Friday.
Nicola Bradbury
Seated Yoga Coach
With nearly 30 years supporting local communities,I've worked with older adults, children with learning difficulties and people with varied abilities as a fitness instructor. After being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I trained in Traditional Hatha Yoga (600 hours) and Reiki - both of which helped me - and now I help others. I now work online from France and lead the AIMS digital Wednesday Seated Yoga class.
Mollie Powney
Neuro Exercise Coach
A Level 4 personal trainer, specialising in long term neurological conditions, Mollie is founder and director of Project Neuro and runs sessions for individuals with neurological conditions including MS, FND, Parkinson's, Stroke/TBI, and SCI from her studio in Elgin. Mollie takes our Thursday afternoon online neuro exercise class. These sessions focus on controlled movement, balance, breathing, lymphatic drainage techniques, strength, co-ordination and confidence.
NEW CLASS STARTING 18 AUGUST.
Veronica Scott
Seated Zumba Coach
A vastly experienced Level 3 personal trainer, Pilates coach and Zumba instructor, Vero brings a wealth of knowledge, deep technical expertise and pure joy to all her classes. Vero takes our online Seated Zumba session every Tuesday afternoon.
Mikey Baillie
Exercise Coach
Mikey is a level 3 qualified personal trainer and operates from HUSH Gym in the Hardgate. He currently does a chair based exercise session at Balmedie Care Home and has previous experience of working with individuals with MS. Mikey takes our online Tuesday exercise class and our face to face Technogym class at Bridge of Don every Wednesday, which is followed by coffee and chat from 3-3.30pm, hosted by Carol, our Activities Co-ordinator.
Morag Coull
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist with NHS Grampian, and has been leading our Thursday face-to-face strength and balance circuit class since 2017, during which time our numbers have increased to the extent we now have two classes with a break for coffee and chat in between. This hands-on class provides an opportunity for Morag to spend time with each individual in order to tailor each exercise to suit that person's individual needs.
As a result the class is suitable for everyone, from those with only mild symptoms, to those who require walking aids or are wheelchair users. Everyone can derive benefit from this class.
Liz Wood
Physiotherapy Support Worker
Spent 20 years as a Physiotherapy Support Worker with the NHS and has extensive experience of working with individuals with various medical conditions, including those with MS. Now puts her skills to good use supporting Morag with our Thursday classes, imparting knowledge and good humour in equal measure.
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Dvanhi Mehta
Pilates Leader
A Physiotherapist with NHS Grampian and a Pilates Leader, Dvanhi leads our face to face Pilates class every Friday afternoon at Milltimber Community Hall, followed by tea/coffee and chat from 3-30pm.
Ian Gourlay
Thursday Exercise Class
An exercise enthusiast, who participates in various exercise classes himself, Ian hosts our Thursday morning digital exercise class with fun themes like the Olympics!