Philippa trained as a School Teacher and worked as a TV Presenter and now teaches Cuban Salsa. As a certified Massage Therapist, she runs her own massage practice. Philippa will be Course Supervisor, present for all the contact hours at the back of the room; ensuring the sessions run smoothly and supporting both Teachers and Teacher Trainees throughout the training. Her work is intuitive, invisible and invaluable.

Philippa began her career as a Residential Social worker and went on to train as a School Teacher (BEd Distinction). She then became a Children's TV presenter and producer in Hong Kong, working in TV journalism (Children and Medical). When she became a mother, Philippa trained at the London College of Holistic Medicine and certified as a Massage Therapist. She now runs her own Private Practice in Massage & Aromatherapy in Sussex. Philippa also has a passion for Cuban Salsa and became a teacher of Salsa Dance. Her popular classes and workshops in Salsa also included exploring the Yoga of Dance, combining Yoga with Salsa, very successfully.

Philippa has been working with Jo Avison for several years as a Course Supervisor, assisting her in workshops, overseeing the classroom, the student's experience and ensuring that all aspects of logisitics and management are run smoothly. Philippa has an enviable attention to detail and works with her own special grace and dignity and extensive understanding of the process of education. Philippa will retain this role throughout the Teacher Training programme and her presence is an essential part of the facilities provided by the course.