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.

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.

Maria Jones

Exercise Coach

Founder and owner of Yuvayoga. Accredited Chair Yoga and Exercise Specialist. Previously led AIMS Seated Yoga sessions and now takes our Tuesday Chair Based Exercise classes.

Linsay Macdonald

Creative Practitioner

A graduate from Edinburgh College of Art with over 20 years experience devising and delivering Art and Crafts classes. Linsay’s role is to create projects that encourage Artists and makers to play, experiment and have fun whilst engaging in their own creative journey allowing them to realise their artistic potential. Linsay has organised Art exhibitions and Craft stalls which has increased participants confidence through selling their works whilst raising vital funds for AIMS.

Ian Gourlay

Thursday Exercise Class

An exercise enthusiast, who participates in various exercise classes himself, Ian hosts our Thursday digital exercise class with fun themes likethe Olympics!

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.