OUR STORY
Two coaches, one mission
We believe that healthy, happy people build stronger businesses. Movement & Mindset was founded to bring that belief into workplaces across the UK.
Born from a shared passion at the European Championships
Steph and Christie first crossed paths in 2019 while competing at the European CrossFit Championships - two professionals from very different disciplines, united by a shared belief that movement and mindset are the twin pillars of a healthy, high-performing life.
What began as a friendship between competitors quickly became a partnership with purpose. Both had spent years working in demanding professional environments and had seen first-hand the toll that stress, poor habits and neglected well-being can take, not just on individuals, but on the teams around them.
They combined Steph's expertise in physical training, Pilates and mobility with Christie's background in occupational therapy, mental health and life coaching, and Movement & Mindset was born. A single, joined-up approach to workplace well-being that addresses the body and the mind together, because one without the other is never the full picture.
Why Movement & Mindset?
Everything we do is grounded in three simple convictions: about the people we work with, the role of the body, and the power of the mind.
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Why us?
Having both worked in demanding roles, we understand the real impact that dedication to work can have on sleep, energy, relationships and lifestyle. We don't lecture. We teach from experience. Delivering at work requires optimal functioning, and we give your team the tools to achieve it.
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Why movement?
Your health depends on movement. Used correctly, movement regulates the nervous system, manages stress and sharpens concentration. We teach your team how to keep their bodies healthy, reducing the risk of injury, pain and fatigue, so they show up energised, not exhausted.
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Why mindset?
Mindset underpins everything. A well-managed mindset enables people to be solution-focused, reduce stress and improve cooperation - all of which link directly to cognitive performance and productivity. We teach your team to foster a growth mindset and know when to deploy it.
Expert-led, evidence-based
Steph and Christie bring together a rare combination of physical and mental health expertise and a genuine passion for making a difference in the workplace.
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Steph Brumpton
MOVEMENT · FOUNDER OF SJB PERFORMANCE TRAINING
Personal Trainer & Pilates Specialist
Steph has spent her career helping people move better, feel stronger and live with less pain. An athlete and qualified movement coach, she brings a rare combination of high-performance sporting experience and clinical knowledge to every workshop she delivers. Steph's sessions are practical, inclusive and rooted in the science of how the body works, whether your team spends their day at a desk or on a factory floor.
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE
- Qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Reformer Pilates Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Advanced Pilates Instructor
- Advanced Pilates for Orthopaedic Conditions
- Pre & Postnatal -
Christie Alkin
MINDSET · FOUNDER OF COACHING WITH CHRISTIE
Qualified Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Specialist & Life Coach
Christie's background spans occupational therapy, mental health and professional coaching, a combination that gives her a uniquely rounded perspective on human performance. She understands the psychological pressures of modern working life and has the clinical training to address them meaningfully. Christie's sessions are warm, evidence-based and genuinely transformative, giving participants real tools they can use from the moment they leave the room.
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE
- Qualified Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Specialist
- Sensory Intelligence© Practitioner
- Motivational Interviewing trained
- Life Coach
Our values
Four principles that shape everything we do, from the way we design a workshop to the way we speak to your team on the day.
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Evidence-led
Every technique we teach is grounded in peer-reviewed research and clinical practice - not trends, not guesswork.
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People-first
We see the human being, not just the employee. Genuine care for the people in the room is what makes our sessions land differently.
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Practical always
We don't do theory for theory's sake. Everything we cover is immediately usable at the desk, in a meeting, at home after a long day.
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Results-focused
We care about what happens after we leave the room. Our programmes are designed to create lasting change - not just a good day out.
WORK WITH US
Ready to support your team’s well-being?
Book a free discovery call with Steph and Christie. Let's talk about your team, your challenges and how we can help.