About Us

I'm Amanda Williamson; a Northenden resident, wife, mum, dog-owner, nature-lover and fitness professional. I set up Northenden Fitness in 2011 after qualifying as a personal trainer. 

I'm passionate about being part of and actively building a fitness and well-being community in my local area so we can support and positively interact with each other towards a healthier and happier lifestyle.

The following qualifications have helped me to share the gifts of yoga and fitness with others:
  • BSc (Hons) Physiology & Sports Science (Glasgow University, 2001)
  • PhD Cancer Biology (Manchester University, 2006)
  • Certificate in Personal Training (Level 3, Premier Global, 2011)
  • Certificate in Exercise for Pre and Postnatal Ladies (Level 3, Premier, 2012)
  • ​Cancer Rehabilitation (Level 4, The Wright Foundation, 2012)
  • Certificate in Aerobic Boxing Conditions (Hatton Academy, 2014)
  • Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Level 3, 200 hours, Yoga Professionals, 2015)
  • Certificate in Vinyasa Yoga (Yoga Professionals, 2015)
  • ​Toddler Yoga Teacher Diploma (Yogakidz Ltd Worldwide, 2015)
  • Pregnancy/Postnatal Yoga Teacher Diploma (Yogakidz Ltd Worldwide, 2016)
  • Foundation Training in Yoga Nidra (Yoga Nidra Network, 2016)
  • I also have a full and clean DBS (formerly CRB) certificate