About Us

Karen and Debbie first met in May 2006 and immediately became good friends.  Neither Karen or Debbie are qualified nutritionists, but Karen is fascinated with neuroscience whilst Debbie’s passion is anatomy and movement.

Together, Karen and Debbie talked for hours about the interaction between the mind and body and the concept of “would we make the same food and drink choices if we understood what happened during the digestion process”. This is when SmallerKnickers™ was born.

After much research about the influence of the brain with the digestive system, SmallerKnickers produced a set of films to demonstrate what happens when we see, smell and eat certain foods. We also look at beliefs, habits and triggers in our subconscious minds in conjunction with our food choices.

SmallerKnickers™ is helping you master the food fantasy.

Karen 

Karen is an Executive Coach, and has worked in leadership, consultancy and coaching roles across a number of industries (including schools, financial services, manufacturing and recruitment).  Over 30+ years, Karen has worked with companies such as Fidelity Investments, Coca Cola, Premier Foods, Buena Vista, Tropicana, Kraft, Neuhaus, Harper Collins, Allied Domecq, Bass and EMI.  From 2009, as Director of Assiem Ltd, Karen has built her executive and personal coaching business. She is passionate about helping clients navigate stressful situations, and to build motivation and confidence ready for challenges ahead.  In her spare time, you will find Karen with her sparkly shoes on, as she is completely mad about dancing!

Qualifications:

  • Practitioner of Applied Neuroscience
  • Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
  • Practitioner of Timeline Therapy
  • Practitioner of Myers Briggs Type Indicator
  • Facilitator of Hogan Assessments
  • Mental Health First Aider
  • DBS Enhanced Certification

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Debbie 

Experience:

Debbie has previously worked for companies such as British Airways, Transport for London, Gartmore Investment Management, Fidelity Investments and Artemis Investment Management. From 2015, as Director of Let Your Body Talk UK, Debbie has built her Pilates, Personal Training and GP Exercise Referral business working with individuals and small groups to improve their fitness and functional movement patterns. Debbie has over 25+ years in the fitness industry. Debbie loves to travel as well as studying anatomy!

Qualifications:

  • CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
  • Polestar Pilates Instructor
  • Active IQ Level 3 GP Exercise Referral Instructor
  • Reiki Master Teacher
  • Practitioner of NLP Coaching for Fitness Professionals
  • DBS Enhanced Certification