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Proud Wellness exists to ensure every LGBTQIA+ person in the UK has access to inclusive, affirming and accessible wellness services.

All our Links: https://linktr.ee/proudwellness Our Mission is to advance equality and inclusion in wellness services for LGBTQIA+ communities and wellness professionals. We believe that all wellness services should be LGBTQIA+ inclusive, affirming, and accessible and that work and learning environments must provide equal opportunity for LGBTQIA+ wellness professionals to succeed and thrive. To achieve this mission, Proud Wellness utilises the expertise of its Proud Wellness Members to inform, educate and provide resources to both LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking support and businesses who want to improve the wellness services and products they offer to LGBTQIA+ people.

20/11/2025

Today is Trans+ Day of Remembrance. 🕯️🤍🏳️‍⚧️

As we remember trans+ lives lost around the world, we’re holding our community close.

If today feels tender, you are not alone.

If you need rest, take it.

Be gentle with yourselves today.

Trans+ Day of Remembrance is not only about looking back at the lives we’ve lost — it’s a reminder of the urgent work still needed to make sure trans people can live safely, openly and joyfully.

With love, strength and solidarity — today and every day.

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16/11/2025

*thanks to Musa ***r for today’s post. 🫶

As practitioners in the worlds of health, wellness, fitness, and healing, we hold people at their most tender.

Their stories.

Their bodies.

Their breath.

Their being.

Our clients come to us seeking support, understanding, and safety. For our trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse communities, that safety is not a given — especially right now.

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans+ visibility without safety is dangerous.

🏳️‍⚧️ Inclusive language without further action becomes performative.

🏳️‍⚧️ And awareness alone is not allyship.

Right now, trans+ people are facing increasing hostility—attempted segregation, public dehumanisation, erosion of rights, and barriers to life-affirming and life-saving healthcare. Most are moving through the world with heightened fear and uncertainty.

When wellness spaces aren’t actively inclusive, the impact is real ⤵️

😔 Clients are addressed in ways that don’t reflect who they are.

😔 Their identities are questioned, doubted, minimised, or ignored.

😔 They’re dismissed, excluded, or made to feel invisible or unsafe.

😔 They experience discrimination, alienation, and harm.

And here’s the truth:

You have trans+ clients—whether you know it or not.

And they deserve safer, more inclusive, affirming support.

As practitioners, our role isn’t passive. Our actions shape the environments clients step into.

Allyship is not a statement or a sentiment, it’s something we do.

That’s why we’re hosting Trans+ Allyship in Wellness this Trans Awareness Week: a free 90-minute panel discussion led by trans+ practitioners working across the wellbeing field.

We’ll explore:

👉 The challenges trans+ people face accessing wellness services

👉 How to respond to transphobia and advocate effectively

👉 What it takes to build safer, genuinely affirming practices

This is your invitation to listen, learn, ask questions, and take meaningful action.

Register now to join us live or receive the replay.

🔗 Link in bio.

15/11/2025

📣 FREE PANEL TALK: TRANS+ ALLYSHIP IN WELLNESS 🏳️‍⚧️

👉 With over 30 of you already signed up to our Panel Talk on Monday - if you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time!!!

We’re gathering a powerful panel of trans+ wellness practitioners to help you build safer, inclusive and affirming services and spaces.

This conversation will give you practical, real-world insight and actions you can bring straight into your work.

🗓️ Monday 17 November

⏰ 11:30am–1pm GMT

🎟️ Free to attend

🔗 Link in bio to join live or get the replay.

Let’s make sure you’re equipped to support the trans+ people that need your amazing wellness services right now. 🩵💫

Panel/host:

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14/11/2025

🏳️‍⚧️Trans+ Awareness Week 2025 🏳️‍⚧️

Wellness practitioners — don’t miss my Top 3 Tips for supporting Trans+ clients further down! 🙌

👉 Why Trans+ Awareness Week matters

Trans+ Awareness Week (13–19 November) is a vital time to amplify Trans+ voices, celebrate diversity, and advocate for the rights and well-being of Trans+ people.

This week shines a light on the discrimination, misunderstanding, and hostility many continue to face — and it celebrates our resilience, strength, and contribution to society.

In 2025, when Trans+ people are still navigating challenges to safety, healthcare, and dignity, this visibility and solidarity matter more than ever. We all have a role in creating spaces of compassion, inclusion, and respect.

👉 What Trans Awareness Week means to me

For me, this week is about reflection and celebration — acknowledging what many Trans+ people endure, while celebrating our existence and joy.

It’s about showing that despite barriers, we are here, living authentically, building communities, and supporting one another.

Within the Trans+ community, connection is powerful. Sharing our stories brings comfort, reduces isolation, and gives hope to those still finding their way. 🩵🩷🤍

👉 How wellness professionals can support Trans+ folk

1️⃣ Pronouns matter
Introduce yourself with your pronouns and invite others to share theirs if they wish. This simple step signals safety and respect — a foundation for trust and belonging.

2️⃣ Don’t generalise
Working with a few Trans+ clients doesn’t make anyone an expert. Every Trans+ person’s experience is unique. Stay open, curious, and person-centred.

3️⃣ Respect privacy
If someone shares their Trans+ identity, that’s an act of trust. It’s not an invitation to ask about medical history, transition plans, or their past. Maintain boundaries and respect autonomy — even if you’re part of the community. 🙏🏼

Together, we can help ensure wellness spaces are inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed for Trans+ clients.

Let us know in the comments what Trans+ Awareness Week means to you 🏳️‍⚧️⤵️

12/11/2025

In honour of Trans+ Awareness Week (13–19 Nov), we’re bringing together a panel of Trans+ voices to share lived experiences, practical insights, and action steps for creating safer, more inclusive wellness spaces.

Because awareness on its own isn’t enough.

Our trans+ clients need us to be proactive in our allyship now more than ever.

Whether you’re a coach, therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, nutritionist, or provide other wellbeing-related services, this conversation is for you.

Join our panel of trans+ wellness practitioners as we discuss:

👉 The challenges trans+ people face when accessing wellness services.

👉 How to respond to transphobia in wellness spaces - and how to advocate.

👉 What it really takes to create trans+ inclusive and affirming services.

🎙️ Panel Talk: Trans+ Allyship in Wellness - Moving From Awareness Into Action

🗓️ Monday 17th November | 11:30am - 1pm | GMT on Zoom

🎟️ Free to attend

Register now to join us live or receive the replay afterwards.

🔗Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yMWAopPpR_S8bYw10osxow

OUR PANELISTS:

Musa Francis (he/him) ***r helps LGBTQIA+ artists and creative pros bloom into calmer, more joyful, and resilient versions of themselves. He is a q***r trans man, multi-passionate creative, and the founder of BLOOMING Q***R.

Gem Kennedy (they/them) helps neurodivergent and q***r changemakers live boldly on their own terms, q***r social norms, and build towards collective liberation. They are AuDHD, q***r, and trans non-binary.

Nicky Wetherell (they/she) helps LGBTQIA+ and trauma-impacted individuals reconnect with their bodies and reclaim pleasure, power, and self-trust. They are q***r and dedicated to creating safer, anti-oppressive spaces.

PANEL HOST:

Sarah Taylor (she/her) ***rcoach helps q***r changemakers build authentic, values-aligned lives and businesses without burnout or compromise. She’s a q***r woman and the founder of Proud Wellness CIC.

27/10/2025

🤩Today we’re excited to introduce another fantastic Proud Wellness Directory member to you all!

Please join us in welcoming Rich to the Proud Wellness family! 🥳✨🙌

👋 Name: Rich Aesop

✨ Pronouns: he/him

🏳️‍🌈 Identity: LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍⚧️

👉 About Rich:

I’m a massage therapist specialising in deep tissue, trigger point techniques, and oncology massage based in Brighton.

My mission is to craft bespoke, top-notch treatments as unique as you are.

👉 How Rich can support you:

Through our massage sessions, I will help you feel connected to your body, and bring relief for muscle aches and pains in a safer space you can feel comfortable and secure to be your full beautiful Q***r self. 💜

🌟🌟🌟

Rich can be contacted do send him a message, he’d love to hear from you!

>>> Check out our Proud Wellness Directory for more brilliant, inclusive wellness professionals like Rich, 🔗in bio.
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23/10/2025

Join us next week for our monthly CPD workshop Q***r Inclusion & Spirituality — with Gem Kennedy (they/them)

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Every month inside our Proud Wellness Practitioner Membership, we host a CPD session to support wellness practitioners with both business growth and inclusive practice.

This month we’re excited to welcome the brilliant Gem Kennedy for a workshop exploring Q***rness & Spirituality.

✨ About the workshop:

This workshop explores q***rness and spirituality, and offers practitioners tools to create LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive spaces for spiritual exploration.

For many q***r people, traditional religious and spiritual spaces rarely feel safe or welcoming, leaving them disconnected from practices that could support their wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Many mainstream spiritual traditions and practices were developed within - and continue to perpetuate - heteronormative frameworks that can alienate, exclude, or even harm our LGBTQIA+ clients.

We’ll explore the rich, often overlooked history of q***r spirituality across cultures, and consider practical ways we can support both our clients and ourselves in connecting with and cultivating meaningful spiritual practices.

By reconnecting with a wider lineage of q***r spiritual wisdom, we can help clients root more deeply in their personal power and find greater solidarity during these challenging times.

💜 Want to join us?

Become a 🌈Proud Partner Member before next Thursday, and you’ll get access to this live workshop (plus our full library of past trainings, events, and resources).

Join our community of practitioners leading the way for a more inclusive, affirming wellness industry.

👉 Link to join membership or learn more: https://www.proudwellness.com/join-directory
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07/10/2025

Thank you Brighton Wellness Festival - we had a blast!

Proud Wellness decided to be part of BWF25 because we knew we’d be supported to take up space, and to ensure that q***r wellness practitioners and communities were uplifted and represented.

We have a seat at the table thanks to Natasha Jackson.

We delivered a range of workshops both at the Summit and during the festival:

✨ Q***r Strength Club with Brinny

✨ Release, Reclaim & Reconnect: A Creative Visualisation & Drum Journey for LGBTQIA+ Empowerment with Chantel & Musa

✨Microdosing Joy with Musa

✨Powerful Allyship with Sarah

✨Allies in Action with Sarah & Musa

Now we need to work collectively to dismantle and re-shape the systems that exclude & alienate us - so that more LGBTQIA+ people feel safe enough to access the wellness support they so desperately need.

We hope at BWF26 more q***r wellness voices and service providers will join us.

The change we need can only happen if we’re in the room folks!

Thanks to our amazing BWF practitioners Brinny and Chantel , our Director Musa ***r & Founder CEO Sarah ***rcoach

Q***r inclusive wellness is needed now more than ever. Thank you to everyone who supports our Mission.

Proud Wellness CIC
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03/10/2025

📣 Join Sarah & Musa on Monday 6th October for our 🌈Allies In Action training live in Brighton (in a cute, inclusive & fully accessible café in the heart of the city 😍).

Whether you’re a holistic therapist, yoga teacher, coach, counsellor, or other wellness practitioner, this is your chance to deepen your LGBTQIA+ inclusivity and welcome more LGBTQIA+ clients into your wellness business. 🙌✨

What people say after attending this training:

👉 “Before the allies training, I didn’t feel confident to support trans and non-binary people - now I’ve made essential updates to my inclusivity” — Rosie, Peri & Early Menopause Wellness Coach

👉 “The opportunity to discuss our offers in a safe space and get immediate feedback was great” — Sam, Yoga Teacher & Wellbeing Charity Trustee

👉 “I discovered areas in my wellness services where I still need to learn and grow—and crucially what actions I can take to include and affirm all LGBTQIA+ people.” — Chantel, Holistic Wellbeing & Life Coach

👉 “Everyone went away with clear ideas of what proactive steps they could take to improve their services & marketing” — Sophie, Breathwork Facilitator, EMDR & Coaching

😎 Here’s what you’ll get:

> Understand the benefits of LGBTQIA+ inclusion for your clients and your wellness business.

> Learn about the current UK legal context for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

> Practice affirming language, pronouns, and inclusive communication.

> Walk away with concrete steps to embed LGBTQIA+ inclusion in your wellness services.

> A Digital Badge & CPD Certificate!!! 🎉

🤩 Your trainers: Sarah Taylor (she/her) ***rcoach Musa Francis (he/him)
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🗓️ 06.10.25 | 6:30 - 8 PM

📍 Puzzle Bored (downstairs café), 27 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG — central, accessible, welcoming (hot and cold drinks & snacks available)

🎟️ Booking: via the link in our bio sliding scale pricing £60/£40/£20

01/10/2025

The Summit is taking place on Saturday 3rd Oct. Our Founder & EDI trainer, Sarah ***rcoach can’t wait to meet all the fantastic 🌈LGBTQIA+ allies in the house! 🥳

Join Sarah’s workshop at 1:30pm to learn the four non-negotiables for creating truly LGBTQIA+ inclusive, affirming services and communities.

Through interactive discussion and Q&A, you’re invited to step into active allyship – so wellness can become a space where everyone belongs.

This is your invitation to join the LGBTQIA+ inclusive wellness movement!

🏳️‍🌈✨🏳️‍⚧️

25/09/2025

👋 Hey wellness practitioners, are you ready to take action?

Sadly, many LGBTQIA+ people feel unwelcome, misunderstood or invisible in wellness spaces. 😔

You can change this!

Your commitment to inclusivity isn’t just about changing lives — it’s about shaping a future where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

Many LGBTQIA+ people are looking for trustworthy support and a safe haven, and that’s where you come in.

If you’re a wellness practitioner who wants to know how to truly welcome, include and affirm your LGBTQIA+ clients, then we’d love to see you at our live edition of our Allies In Action Workshop! 🌈✨

🗓️ 06.10.25 | 6:30 –8 PM

🎟️ Sliding scale pricing: £20/£40/£60

🤩 Trainers: ***rcoach ***r

🔗 Booking Link in bio / www.proudwellness.com/allies

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