LEARN | SHARE | MOVE | CONNECT
Join a global community of experts, adventurers, advocates and leaders, from across the disciplines of medicine, psychiatry, psychology, exercise physiology, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, neuroscience, mindfulness and movement.
Friday 18 June 2021
Early bird registration available
Hosted by Active Devon
Speakers
Learn the latest evidence for the benefits of physical activity for good mental health, explore mindfulness for human performance, and hear real-life stories of how moving in green, blue, and built environments cultivates improved wellbeing and connection.

Dr Simon Rosenbaum
Exercise Physiologist, Associate Professor and Scientia Fellow at the University of New South Wales, and Director at ESSA and ASTSS

Dr Brendon Stubbs
Highly Cited Researcher and Head of Physiotherapy at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Ann Gates
Pharmacist, Philanthropist and Founder of Exercise Works!

Gelong Thubten
Buddhist Monk, Meditation Teacher, Author, and Speaker

Brad Sanderson
Physiologist, Researcher, and Director of Research & Evaluation at Smiling Mind

Dr Ben Martynoga
Neuroscientist, Science Writer, and Author of The Virus

Dr Anna Huette
GP, Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, Health Coach, and Yoga Teacher

Kate Bone
Lead Coach at Stormbreak

Katie Maggs
Lecturer, Swimmer, Photographer, and Founder of Tonic of the Sea

Dr Charlotte Marriott
Consultant Psychiatrist and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician

Jo Moseley
Joy Encourager, Mid-Life Adventurer, and Beach Cleaner

Dr Bernadette Dancy
Health Coach, Lifestyle Changes for Stress Management Specialist, and Co-Founder of RunWell

Darryl Edwards
Movement Coach, Researcher, Author, and Founder of the Primal Play Method™

William Pullen
Psychotherapist and Founder of Dynamic Running Therapy

Dr Amit Arora
Physician, Geriatrician, Researcher, Regional Clinical Director, and Aging Specialist at the National Institute for Health Research

Kathryn Meadows
Pilates Teacher, Post-Natal Specialist, and Founder of the Mother of All Movement Podcast

Dr Amit Mistry
Consultant Psychiatrist and Chair of the Sport and Exercise Psychiatry Special Interest Group at the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Dr Helen Garr
The Wellbeing GP, Deputy Director of NHS Practitioner Health, and Physical Activity Clinical Champion at Public Health England

Alex Staniforth
Adventurer, Ultra Runner, Speaker, Author, and Founding Director of Mind Over Mountains

John Allison
Founder of StreetGym® and Motion to Mind™

Joanna Hall
Fitness, Wellness & Walking Expert and Creator & Founder WalkActive
About
Movement & the Mind is a story of lived experience, and the shared knowledge that movement in nature connects the mind, body, and planet in unparalleled ways. We know this story is shared by so many, and so we aim to bring these conversations into the mainstream.
Meet our founder: Dr Lucy Loveday
Dr Lucy Loveday (MRCGP, PG Cert Clinical Education) is a GP and medical educationalist. Previously an Associate Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, Lucy is a GP Training Programme Director, an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, a UK Acumen Fellow, and Regional Director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
Lucy specialises in movement, mindfulness, and nature-based physical activity for enhanced health and wellbeing. Widely published on the subjects of nature connection, strength and balance exercise in older age, resilience, and mental health, Lucy also delivers wellbeing workshops and public speaking nationally.
Focused on addressing health inequalities and equity of access to green space, Lucy is on a mission to bring movement, nature and mindfulness to the forefront of conversations within mainstream healthcare. Founding Movement & the Mind has been a major part of this.
It begins with this man. My dad.
When I was 11 years old, my dad was hospitalised by a severe mental health crisis. He was rendered almost unresponsive by depression, but over the years I observed him transform his health through running. It offered him solace and a sense of freedom, and he’s since run several marathons.
Driven by a curiosity to understand how movement benefits the mind, as well as the science behind positive psychology and mindfulness for human performance, I embarked on a journey of discovery. Through countless inspiring conversations along the way, I’ve learned that Dad is far from alone.
Movement & the Mind is the culmination of this dynamic and evolving journey. It means so much to be part of creating this collaboratively, and to bring people together to engage in this urgent and important conversation. Together, Movement & the Mind is bridging the gap between evidence and meaningful action.
Community
Movement & the Mind is a pioneering educational platform and global community bringing people together to learn, share, move, and connect. Join us, and be part of the conversation.
Our Ambassadors

Hannah Beecham
Founder and CEO of Red Together® and Red January®

Matt Waugh
Mental Health Nurse, NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, and Founder of Live More

Katie Maggs
Lecturer, Swimmer, Photographer, and Founder of Tonic of the Sea

Sam Dale
Creator of Sporting Heads

Dr James Mottram
GP and Founding Director of South Hams Area Wellbeing

Dr Charlotte Marriott
Consultant Psychiatrist and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Our Host

Active Devon is a community-focused, non-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and supporting Devon to be active. We believe movement is central to living healthier, happier, and more connected lives, regardless of age, ability, or background.
Having previously collaborated with Dr Lucy Loveday to support the emerging social prescribing agenda in Devon, we are delighted to be partnering again, this time to host the 2021 Movement & the Mind virtual conference.
Resources generated by this event will support local initiatives using physical activity, sport, and movement to positively impact the mental health and wellbeing of people living in Devon. We thank you for your support and look forward to welcoming you to Movement & the Mind 2021.
Registration
Join us from around the world for an interactive event like no other. Together, we will inspire each other to learn, share, move, and connect.
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