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Meet our Board of Directors

The Balance Rooms has a volunteer Board of Directors. 

All of the Directors are passionate about improving the lives and wellbeing of those living in and around Pickering.

If you are interested in becoming more involved with the Balance Rooms we would love to hear from you. 

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Michelle Jones

Michelle Jones

Michelle is the inspiration and driver behind today's Balance Rooms. Always passionate about the welfare of her local community she has, over the years, held various voluntary roles. Michelle has managed a number of property developments alongside being a Director of Pilot Fish, a finance consulting business. When learning that The Balance Rooms might close Michelle was determined to find a way to keep it open for the benefit of the whole community. When not at The Balance Rooms Michelle enjoys walking in the Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales and spending time with her family.

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Liz Vowles

Liz is a highly experienced Yoga teacher and wellness professional. She teaches classes across Ryedale. Liz brings calm and relaxation to all her classes and loved by her students. Liz believes that The Balance Rooms is a special place and that we have a unique opportunity to serve the wider community with practices that are accessible to all. When Liz isn't teaching classes she enjoys making artwork, painting in acrylics and making prints. She loves any opportunity to travel, to explore, and to be in nature or by the sea.

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Rachel Johnson

Rachel has over 20 years of clinical experience as a Podiatrist. she is a member of the College of Podiatry and registered with the Health Care Professions Council. Rachel has been offering her services from the Balance Rooms since it started in 2019. When not at work Rachel enjoys the great outdoors and travelling through Italy

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Richard Jones

Richard has been a Finance Director for several large companies, including large co-operative businesses and smaller social enterprises. He has over 30 years experience in corporate restructuring, business acquisitions and sales. He founded Pilot Fish specialising in raising finance and successfully raised hundreds of millions in debt finance. Richard is a part time Finance Director and Trustee for a number of businesses and VCSE organisations. When not working, Richard enjoys caravaning with his wife and playing golf!

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