Why I do this work
I first experienced back pain in my teens. For years I relied on regular osteopathy to keep things at bay, but the pain always seemed to return. Discovering Pilates was a turning point. I learned how posture, breathing and awareness could ease pain and rebuild stability. For the first time I had tools that made a difference. I could influence how my back felt.
That early experience sparked a lifelong interest in how movement supports recovery, which eventually led me to train as a Pilates teacher.
Working with clients, I kept seeing the same pattern. People did all the “right” exercises and felt better for a while, then pain crept back, especially after long desk days or during stressful periods. Pilates helped, but it wasn’t the whole answer.
I wanted to understand why some pain resolved while other pain persisted, so I went deeper. Building on my Psychology degree, I studied functional movement, stress and belief patterns, and how the nervous system shapes pain. What became clear is that lasting change happens when you treat pain as a whole‑system pattern, not just a local issue. When you work with the body, the mind and the nervous system together, things shift. Fear eases. Confidence returns. Everyday movement feels easier again.
This understanding became the foundation of my approach: the Back Pain RESET Method™
Coach Danielle Valens
In simple terms, we identify your triggers, calm your system, build capacity safely, embed new habits, and transform how you move and work.
Who I help
Desk-based professionals with persistent neck or back pain who want a personalised, evidence-informed approach that fits their workday, without endless appointments or relying on painkillers.
What to expect
Practical, targeted sessions focused on what will help this week. We tailor everything to your body, history and diary. We track what matters to you, such as sitting tolerance, sleep and confidence to move, and review progress each session. No hype or gimmicks; just a clear, step-by-step process for lasting change.
If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, I know what that’s like. And I also know it can change.
Limited places each month. If you’re unsure which programme fits, apply and I’ll recommend the best option for you.
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Find out what’s really behind your desk pain and how to fix it.
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