On the 19th October 'Ivana Daniell Life in Movement', a brand new boutique studio providing a different concept in movement therapy and wellness opened in London. The exquisitely chic and discreet studio is conveniently located in a converted mews house a stone's throw from Marylebone.

The concept is the brainchild of Ivana Daniell. Slim, beautiful and totally elegant she is a wonderful advertisement for her product.

Ivana has a wealth of experience in movement. She trained as a classical dancer before qualifying in the Pilates and Gyrotonic disciplines. Her 'Life in Movement' philosophy has evolved from the knowledge gained from years of dancing and teaching Pilates and Gyrotonic. Ivana believes that wellness is a lifestyle choice and she feels her role is to advise her clients on how to make the best decisions concerning their health. This includes educating them to understand their body type and posture and choosing the most appropriate exercise regime to suit their specific needs, clinical history, life style and movement personality. She has had wonderful success stories and her website includes many touching testimonials. These include middle-aged men and women who under her guidance have become fitter and healthier than they were in their youth. With her help young people with fitness and weight issues have found confidence in their new and slimmer physiques. Ivana has had much success in treating people with injuries and has also been of considerable help to clients suffering from such debilitating conditions as Muliple Sclerosis and Parkinsons.

The concept Ivana has evolved is a boutique wellness studio. Totally private, intimate and exclusive, Ivana will only see one client at a time. Before working with a client Ivana insists on an individual and very thorough postural assessment. This gives her the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses and any physical and postural problems and to tailor-make a totally individual exercise programme. Ivana works closely with a team of renowned Doctors in Harley Street and will provide introductions and make appointments for her clients, sometimes even accompanying them on a first consultation.

An extraordinarily talented therapist, she is completely dedicated to the well-being of her clients and helping them to look and feel the best they can.

- Belinda Finch