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Ali qualified as an occupational therapist in the '90s which led to a rotational post at the Royal Free Hospital in London. After moving to the Sussex coast, Ali was able to combine NHS and private work. She took time out of practice to focus on family and later worked in the leisure industry. The calling to be back in the greens was strong and couldn’t be ignored. Ali completed a Return to Practice in Neuro Rehabilitation and Orthopaedics in 2018 and subsequently transitioned to Community Mental Health. Alongside another occupational therapy colleague, Ali created the Recovery Through Being Active programme, specifically for Community Mental Health. This setting highlighted her desire to specialise in incorporating breathwork and movement into her occupational therapy practice. After over 5 years in Adult Mental Health services, Ali had a change of direction and started working in a school, where she began to develop a specialised OT PE programme for the students. She now incorporates both yoga and Tai Chi across NHS and private practice settings.