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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-complete-fitness">1. COMPLETE FITNESS&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Healthier-Lifestyle-1024x683-1.jpg" alt="Natalie Tennant Naturally Fit4Life" class="wp-image-11664" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Healthier-Lifestyle-1024x683-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Healthier-Lifestyle-1024x683-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Healthier-Lifestyle-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Healthier-Lifestyle-1024x683-1-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Personal fitness trainer <strong>Natalie Tennant</strong>, founder of <a href="https://naturallyfit4life.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Naturally Fit4Life</a> in Southend, takes a holistic approach to health. Tackling clients’ eating habits, she creates exercise plans and triggers positive behaviour changes. With group classes, one-on-one and on-line options, there’s no excuse not to get on track! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-yoga-for-all">2. YOGA FOR ALL&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="737" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/L92A6850.jpg" alt="Mae Constance The Yoga Club Billericay " class="wp-image-11666" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/L92A6850.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/L92A6850-800x590.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/L92A6850-768x566.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/L92A6850-712x525.jpg 712w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p><strong>Mae Constance</strong> is owner and lead teacher at <a href="https://www.theyogaclubbillericay.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Yoga Club</a> in Billericay, offering classes in Vinyasa, power, Ashtanga, restorative and Nidra yoga. She also does sound baths, so basically she&#8217;s got it going <em>Om</em>. Look out for life-enhancing workshops, like root chakra and Kids ADHD yoga. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-beauty-solutions">3. BEAUTY SOLUTIONS&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="950" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-16.23.10.png" alt="Stephanie Fartjing Karma Beauty Mersea Island " class="wp-image-11674" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-16.23.10.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-16.23.10-800x760.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-16.23.10-768x730.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-16.23.10-553x525.png 553w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Whether you want perfect nails, an Indian Head massage or reflexology, <strong>Stephanie Farthing</strong>, owner of <a href="https://www.karmabeautymersea.co.uk/about-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karma Beauty</a> on Mersea Island, delivers. Her love of holistic therapy shines through at the salon, which has four treatment rooms, three pedicure stations and four nail desks, and a team of beauticians. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-feel-good-fashion">4. FEEL GOOD FASHION&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Unknown.jpeg" alt="Finula Crowne New Day Originals Brentwood " class="wp-image-11668" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Unknown.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Unknown-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Unknown-768x511.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Unknown-788x525.jpeg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p><a href="https://newdayoriginals.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Day Originals</a> in Brentwood is a member of <a href="https://essex.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/new-day-originals-essex/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy’s Little Black Book</a> for a reason. It’s a local, eco-friendly, ethical label with serious style appeal. Co-run by <strong>Finula</strong> <strong>Crowe</strong> (Fin to her friends), it was founded in lockdown and I love that its colourful clothes give you a confidence boost, whatever your shape or size.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-cooking-courses">5. COOKING COURSES&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="836" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.49.56.png" alt="Sherri Singleton The Mistily Kitchen " class="wp-image-11669" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.49.56.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.49.56-800x669.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.49.56-768x642.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.49.56-628x525.png 628w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Chef <strong>Sherri Singleton</strong> established <a href="http://www.mistleykitchen.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Mistley Kitchen</a> back in 2001 and has been helping us all get out of a cooking rut ever since. Join a class like &#8216;Indian Vegetarian&#8217; or &#8216;Quick and Easy Thai&#8217; in her elegant Georgian Townhouse in Mistley. After, reap the rewards back home (or book a meal and stay in the <a href="http://www.mistleykitchen.com/accommodation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mistley Thorn</a> next door). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-6-life-coaching">6. LIFE COACHING</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="856" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-16.27.47.png" alt="Andrea Bond Chelmsford " class="wp-image-11675" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-16.27.47.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-16.27.47-800x685.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-16.27.47-768x657.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-16.27.47-613x525.png 613w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Chelmsford-based <a href="https://www.andreabond.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andrea Bond</a> is trained in anxiety management, mindfulness meditation, relationship counselling and life coaching. Where do I sign? Her background as a nurse in the NHS and occupational health nurse in the private sector was excellent experience for her current role. She now runs brilliant one-off workshops, like Anxiety, Overwhelm and your Inner Critic.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-7-family-law">7. FAMILY LAW</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/02/Karen-Taylor_230721_005-Edit-2-1000x667.jpg" alt="Karen Taylor Essex Family Law " class="wp-image-11276" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/02/Karen-Taylor_230721_005-Edit-2-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/02/Karen-Taylor_230721_005-Edit-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/02/Karen-Taylor_230721_005-Edit-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/02/Karen-Taylor_230721_005-Edit-2-788x525.jpg 788w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/02/Karen-Taylor_230721_005-Edit-2.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The reality of life is that it sometimes throws us challenges. Step forward <strong>Karen Taylor</strong>, a Chelmsford-based collaborative lawyer and financial arbitrator at <a href="https://essexfamilylaw.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Essex Family Law</a>. Friendly and approachable, she’s the ideal person to go to for support for marriage mediation, separation and divorce. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-8-music-uplift">8. MUSIC UPLIFT&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="706" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.54.31.png" alt="Made Pike Madsy Sx P" class="wp-image-11670" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.54.31.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.54.31-800x565.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.54.31-768x542.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.54.31-744x525.png 744w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p><strong>Madhu Pike</strong> (aka <a href="https://www.lastminutemusicians.com/members/madspy_sax.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Madsy Sax P</a>) is one of Essex’s top musicians. Whether you’re hosting a highbrow event or messy all-nighter, she’s the woman to get the party started and lift your mood. I love how versatile she is, from playing a chilled set with an acoustic guitarist to accompanying a DJ playing Ibiza bangers. <a href="https://essex.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/madsy-p-sax-musician/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Find out more about her here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-9-natural-skincare">9. NATURAL SKINCARE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="542" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-07-at-09.34.30.png" alt="Farm Girl By Sarah-Jane" class="wp-image-11682" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-07-at-09.34.30.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-07-at-09.34.30-800x434.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-07-at-09.34.30-768x416.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-07-at-09.34.30-900x488.png 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Entrepreneur <strong>Sarah-Jane Malins </strong>runs <a href="https://farmgirlbysarahjane.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Farm Girl By Sarah-Jane</a> from her late grandfather’s former Apple Farm (her mum also ran a bakery in the same buildings!) in Great Dunmow. Skincare products like Farm Girl Retinol &amp; Niacinamide Serum have a cult following thanks to their visible results and clean ingredients. She also offers all natural bespoke facial treatments, loved by celebs like Gemma Collins. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-10-meditation-mindfulness">10. MEDITATION &amp; MINDFULNESS&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="810" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Passport-1-768x622-1.jpg" alt="Hannah Composure Active " class="wp-image-11673" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Passport-1-768x622-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Passport-1-768x622-1-800x648.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Passport-1-768x622-1-768x622.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Passport-1-768x622-1-648x525.jpg 648w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Muddy’s a big fan of <strong>Hannah</strong> who runs <a href="https://www.composureactive.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Composure Active</a>, helping you find some balance in your life through mediation courses, yoga, wellbeing coaching and sustainable fitness. She also runs retreats, teaches live classes at <a href="https://tojstudio.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Old Joinery</a> in Birch near Colchester and offers one-to-one mentoring. You can catch free advice and meditation on her <a href="https://essex.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/madsy-p-sax-musician/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram page</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-11-decluttering-organising">11. DECLUTTERING &amp; ORGANISING&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="674" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/credit-Tia-Talula-photography.jpg" alt="Nicola Lewis This Girl Can Organise " class="wp-image-11671" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/credit-Tia-Talula-photography.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/credit-Tia-Talula-photography-800x539.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/credit-Tia-Talula-photography-768x518.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/credit-Tia-Talula-photography-779x525.jpg 779w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The thing that would most help with my mental health right now is someone coming into my home and making it neat and tidy. Step forward Hatfield Health-based <strong>Nicola Lewis</strong>, founder of <a href="https://thisgirlcanorganise.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This Girl Can Organise</a>, to come into your home and get it organised! It’s a bespoke streamlining service for busy people with chaotic homes. Nicola’s had rave reviews on TV and mags, plus her loyal <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisgirlcanorganise/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram following</a> grows bigger by the day.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-12-menopause-specialist">12. MENOPAUSE SPECIALIST&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="652" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.16.26.png" alt="Dr Alice Scott Essex Private Doctors" class="wp-image-11672" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.16.26.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.16.26-800x522.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.16.26-768x501.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-06-at-15.16.26-805x525.png 805w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p><strong>Dr Alice Scott</strong> is a GP and menopause specialist who runs a clinic at <a href="https://www.dralicescott.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Essex Private Doctors</a> in Shenfield. Whether you’re perimenopausal and thinking about hormone replacement therapy or are interested in non-hormonal medication and care, she’s the woman to guide you through this potentially tricky time. Her waiting list is currently closed, but is reopening in April/May, see you in the queue. </p>


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