Hi, I’m Stel, founder of Kinesis Performance and a Level 5 Sports Massage and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapist based in Welwyn Garden City.

My route into soft tissue therapy grew from a lifelong commitment to sport, movement and performance. As a 10-time IRONMAN finisher, marathon runner, endurance athlete and keen golfer, I understand first-hand the demands that training, competition and an active lifestyle can place on the body.

I have had the satisfaction of performing at my best, as well as the frustration that injury, tightness and restricted movement can bring. Those experiences developed into a deeper interest in how the body responds to training, adapts and recovers.

After a career in senior commercial leadership, I decided to pursue that interest professionally, completing my Level 5 training at the North London School of Sports Massage.

Kinesis Performance brings together advanced professional training, practical experience and an understanding of the desire to remain active.

My approach combines advanced soft tissue therapy with working knowledge of movement, training load and recovery.

Rather than focusing only on the area that feels uncomfortable, I consider relevant movement, activity, history and individual goals when planning treatment. Every session is adapted to how you present and what matters most to you.

My experience is varied, ranging from working with elite athletes to treating professional ballet dancers performing at the Royal Opera House. These high-performance environments have deepened my understanding of preparation and recovery, while reinforcing the importance of tailoring treatment to the individual, their discipline and their goals.

I bring that same assessment-led, individual approach to every Kinesis appointment—whether you are preparing for competition, training for your first event or simply looking to move more comfortably.