Laura Denham-Jones, PhD

I am teacher, writer, and practitioner in the field of physical activity for health. I came from a performance and dance background, earning a B.A. (Hons) degree in Performing Arts at Middlesex University. I went on to pursue an M.A. in Film at San Francisco State University and worked in film, radio, and writing for several years before shifting my professional focus to exercise and wellbeing, completing a PhD in Human Movement Sciences at the University of Salford.

My main areas of interest are mind-body practices, running, dance, and working with the older population. I am a qualified Pilates and yoga teacher with CPD training in Pilates for dancers, yoga for runners, dance for older adults, running fitness, and exercise & fitness for seniors.

I am a member of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and the National Association of Teachers of Dancing (NATD).

My academic research has been published in Musculoskeletal Care journal, and I have previously contributed to articles for Runner's World, The Financial Times, Harper's Bazaar, The Telegraph, The Evening Standard, The Metro, numerous consumer fitness magazines, and three books.

More recently I have developed an interest in trail running, and the benefits of this for overall wellbeing, which I enjoy documenting and sharing on social media.

I currently teach at Nuffield Health and Snap Fitness in London, as well as working for the Royal Academy of Dance (Dance School/Older Learners Program/Exams Support) and the Royal Ballet and Opera (Learning & Participation Support for Family and Schools events).

More information: https://lauradenhamjones.bio.link/