The Story Behind Your Temple Bodywork

Hello! Cyndi here.

It all started when I began pole dance back in January 2013. I had no idea how much one seemingly small decision would take my life in a totally different direction.
I soon realised that, in order to progress with pole I would need to become strong AND flexible so began attending stretch classes and joined my local gym and I was totally hooked. I had no dance or fitness experience prior to 2013 but pole dance had ignited something in me.

CPT Was Created

I gained my Exercise to Music qualification in 2016 and my Personal Training qualification soon followed. I was OBSESSED! I love learning about the human body and how to help people. I started working for myself as a PT, branding my business as ‘CPT’ (Cyndi Personal Training) and taught classes at a couple of independent local gyms.
In 2018 I qualified as a pole instructor and began teaching pole dance before gaining my level 3 sports massage qualification and have undertaken various other related courses in-between and since.

From CPT to Your Temple Bodywork

In 2021, I realised that I was offering less and less personal training, but more pole dance instruction, massage treatments and movement coaching so decided to rebrand and created Your Temple Fitness and Wellbeing Ltd (and in October 2022 changing it to Your Temple Bodywork) as it felt more appropriate - your body is your temple (apologies for the cliché ) and my work is geared to you and your individual needs.

In early 2023, I completed my Level 4 Sports Massage training and, alongside other CPD courses such as Neuromuscular Testing, Myofascial Release, Pregnancy Massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, I have enjoyed helping people move better and feel better ever since.

Why am I telling you all this? Because I want you to know that whether you are a massage client, a PT client or participating in a class, my focus is on your body, your needs and keeping you safe.

What’s Next in Australia?

After doing some travelling in 2017, my then-partner (now husband) and I decided to look into leaving the UK and decided upon Australia and started the long process in 2018. At some points (especially during the dark times around 2020 - 2022), it felt like we might never make it over but we finally got our visa and started preparing to leave the UK.

This happy news, however, was bittersweet as I had built up a wonderful client base, all of whom I was terribly sad to leave behind. After nearly eight years of working to build Your Temple Bodywork and working with hundreds of people, it is time to start again in a new location - the beautiful town of Port Macquarie!

I am now taking on new massage clients and will continue to offer online Movement Coaching sessions, with the view to start in-person sessions in early 2025. I am looking forward to meeting new clients and seeing whats in store for the next chapter in the story of Your Temple Bodywork.