ABOUT ME

Hello! I am Ellis, mama to Frida and Heston, my two little rugrats and I’ve been desert bound for 8 years and counting. I was a PR and Comms girl for over 10 years, however recently I rerouted my focus to Pilates, Barre and all things Pre and Postnatal. Positive body image as well as birth experience is where my passion lies and through my movement and work as a certified Doula, I aim to support as many women as possible. I love nothing more than a slow caffeinated Saturday morning with family and friends, children running wild, baked goods galore and the usual dose of semi chaotic parents.

WHERE IS HOME?

Home home is Worcestershire, however Dubai has definitely become our home and base in the past 8 years and as it stands, we have no intention of leaving. 

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER? 

A midwife.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

I was in Public Relations for over 10 years between London and Dubai, however my love for the industry definitely diluted after this stretch of time which is why I chose to fill my cup and pursue something closer to my heart by certifying as both a Pilates and Barre instructor and Birth Doula. The power of movement stands at the centre of everything I do within my work around positive birth and body image.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE ACTIVITY TO DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN?

We love to be outdoors as much as possible to feel free, close to nature and exert our energy. You will find us at one of the many wonderful parks around the City (Dubai Hills and Al Barsha Pond Park are faves) or at XPark Jnr or Al Barari Playground.

HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR WEEKENDS?

Early starts, always! We love to have breakfast playdates with our friends who also have children, or afternoon gatherings. We are all together, the littles are having fun, the mayhem (and fun) is multiplied and we may even get a little glass of bubbles in.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIE?

Bridesmaids, I laugh at the same parts every time whilst reciting the lines!

IF YOU COULD EAT ONE MEAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Fajitas with ALL the trimmings and ample fresh guac!

WHO’S YOUR CELEBRITY CRUSH?

Idris Elba, I think he would be like the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), imagine a cuddle in those arms.

WHICH DESTINATION IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST TO VISIT?

Weirdly its somewhere I have already visited twice before, Bali. But I am obsessed with the country, people, food, energy! I would go a million times over.

WHAT’S YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE?

KFC, says the girl who eats a relatively plant based diet. Chicken strips all day long!

IF YOU COULD HAVE A SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

To be able to press pause. Time passes far too quickly and my babies are growing at the rate of knots. What I would do to pause time, really breathe in the moment and be more present instead of always feeling rushed and thinking ahead to the next thing. I’m very guilty of that.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN DUBAI?

The opportunity. We really are encouraged to go after our dreams here in Dubai and the opportunity and support is there to give you that little push in the right direction.