Clare David — Health & Fitness Professional
VIP Fitness Clare David • Alcester
What Challenges you, changes you
Professional Portfolio • 30+ Years Experience

Clare David:
Dedicated Professional
in Health & Fitness Solutions

With over 30 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, I have established a reputation for building long-term relationships with my clients, many of whom have relied on my expertise for over a decade. This remarkable client longevity reflects my commitment to understanding individual needs and goals. My approach is rooted in providing an exceptional professional experience, driven by a genuine passion for helping others achieve their best selves.

In addition to my private practice, I have been sought after by corporate and public sector organisations to assist with staff retention and fulfil their duty of care. This includes providing recovery solutions and rebuilding strength after traumatic events, demonstrating my ability to address the needs of diverse entities.

35+
Accredited Qualifications
30+
Years in Industry
10+
Year Client Retention

Why clients stay
for decades

Holistic • Bespoke • Sustainable
“Health and fitness is about far more than losing inches. It’s a sustainable change that encompasses mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.”
Comprehensive Portfolio

Qualifications & Achievements

From finance to fitness — a unique background in highly regulated financial services. This experience informs robust governance, ethics and duty-of-care when working with corporate and public sector organisations.

GP Bureau de Change Regulations Competency Frameworks

Compliance and operational standards for bureau de change services, anti-money laundering and customer due diligence.

Compliance

GP Bureau de Change International Standards

Application of international best practice, risk management and conduct standards across jurisdictions.

International

Western Union Regulations

Global money transfer regulatory requirements, safeguarding and agent oversight protocols.

Payments

CF1 — Director Function Qualification

For directors of financial firms (excludes non-executive directors) focusing on significant influence over decisions, ethics, internal and external conduct, and responsibilities.

FCA Controlled Function

CF2 — Non-Executive Director Function Qualification

Providing guidance and oversight with a focus on governance, security and strategic oversight.

Governance

CF6 — Chief Executive Function Qualification

Overall direction and management of the firm, regulatory obligations, secured borrowing under assets, lending guidelines, government securities, collateral and settlements.

Leadership

A deeply integrated approach to mental wellbeing — combining clinical awareness, trauma-informed practice, and positive psychology to support clients recovering from injury, stress, anxiety and life transitions.

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Person-centred care, safeguarding, duty of care and professional boundaries.

Ofqual Level 3

Women’s Health Practitioners Course

Hormonal health, life stages, pelvic health awareness and supportive coaching for women.

Women's Health

Mindful Mental Health Diploma

Integrating mindfulness into mental health support plans for everyday resilience.

Mindfulness

Trauma Release Diploma

Understanding somatic responses to trauma and safe, non-clinical release techniques to rebuild strength after traumatic events.

Trauma-Informed

First Aid for Mental Health

Recognising signs of distress, initial supportive response and referral pathways in both individual and workplace settings.

Workplace Wellbeing

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Evidence-based approach to shame, self-criticism and emotional regulation — ideal for sustainable lifestyle change.

CFT

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

‘Tapping’ technique for stress reduction, anxiety management and emotional resilience.

EFT

Emotional Intelligence Certification

Self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy and relationship management for coaching and corporate work.

EQ

Hypnotherapy Diploma

Principles of hypnotherapy for habit change, relaxation and improved sleep hygiene.

Complementary

Meditation Diploma & Intuitive Healing Certification

Guided meditation, breathwork and intuitive approaches to stress relief and self-connection.

Holistic Mind

Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Diploma

Developmental considerations, supportive communication and safeguarding for younger clients and families.

Youth Mental Health

Eating Psychology Certification

Behavioural drivers around food, body image and mindful eating — aligned with nutrition guidance.

Behavioural

Chi Gung Certification

Gentle movement, breath and energy cultivation for nervous system regulation and mobility.

Movement Therapy

Overcoming Depression • How to Value Yourself & Your Abilities • Attract Your Perfect Relationship

Practitioner toolkits for confidence, values-based goal setting and interpersonal wellbeing.

Personal Development

Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking

Exposure techniques, mindset and presentation skills for corporate wellbeing workshops.

Communication

Influencer Roadmap — Brendan Bouchard Conference Certification

High-performance habits, thought leadership and ethical influence.

Leadership

The Divine Feminine & Jungian Archetypes

Archetypal psychology for identity, purpose and empowered coaching conversations.

Depth Psychology

Improve Your Memory Diploma

Cognitive strategies for memory and focus — supporting clients with stress-related brain fog.

Cognitive Wellness

Evidence-based coaching from beginner foundations to advanced performance — specialising in injury rehabilitation, joint pain management, food intolerances and sustainable fat loss.

Fitness Coaching International Personal Training L3

Gym-based and online coaching, programme design, client screening and behaviour change.

L3 PT

Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach + L2 & L3 Diplomas

Periodisation, athletic development, force production and return-to-performance protocols.

S&C

Fitness Instructor Qualification • Spin Cycle Instructor • Boot Camp Instructor

Group exercise leadership — from VIPower Spin to high-energy outdoor FitCamps.

Group Training

Calisthenics Workshops L1/2/3 • Kettlebell Diploma • Accelerated Weight Loss Strategies Specialist

Bodyweight mastery, functional strength and safe, accelerated fat loss methods.

Functional

Nutrition and Wellness International Accredited Diploma • Advanced Nutrition • Nutrition Diploma

Macro and micronutrition, wellness coaching and lifestyle integration.

Nutrition

Intermittent Fasting Nutrition Diploma • Keto Nutrition Diploma • Science-Based Muscle Building and Fat Loss Diploma

Specialised nutritional strategies applied with consideration for medical history and individual tolerance.

Specialist Nutrition

Good Fitness and Nutrition for Mental Health • Food, Fitness & Nutrition for Mental Health • Eating Healthy for Beginners to Advanced

Nutritional psychiatry awareness — how food, movement and sleep support mental wellbeing and joint health.

Lifestyle Medicine

Complete Stretching, Flexibility & Posture Diploma • Hyperbolic Stretching Workshop

Mobility, flexibility, postural correction and injury prevention for long-term functionality.

Mobility

Living with Tourette’s Syndrome Workshop

Inclusive coaching awareness and adaptive communication strategies.

Inclusive Practice

Founder of YinAsh Yoga — blending traditional wisdom with modern exercise science to improve flexibility, stress resilience and mind-body awareness.

International Accreditation in Yoga Practice & International Certification in Yoga Training

Comprehensive teaching methodology, alignment, sequencing and safe adjustments.

Internationally Accredited

Ashtanga Yoga Qualification

Dynamic, structured practice for strength, discipline and breath-led movement.

Ashtanga

Yin Yoga International Certification

Long-held passive postures targeting connective tissue, joint health and nervous system down-regulation.

Yin

Yoga Sutras Certification • Yoga for Flexibility and Stress Relief

Philosophical foundations and practical tools for stress management and emotional balance.

Philosophy

The Yoga Shred Super Fitness Course • 30-Day Power Yoga for Weight Loss

Athletic yoga fusion for metabolic conditioning and sustainable weight management.

Power Yoga

Kids Yoga 101

Playful, developmentally appropriate yoga for children and family wellbeing.

Youth Yoga

Diploma in Mindfulness Practice

Present-moment awareness, meditative techniques and integration into daily life and coaching.

Mindfulness

Recovery and restoration as performance tools — integrating Eastern and Western bodywork modalities to support healing, lymphatic health and skincare wellbeing.

Reiki Levels 1, 2 and Master Certification

Energy healing, attunement and advanced practitioner practice for deep restorative sessions.

Reiki Master

Crystal Healing Levels 1, 2 and Master Certification

Crystal properties, chakra balancing and integrative healing protocols.

Crystal Healing Master

Gua Sha Massage Certification • Ghana Silk Massage • Brushing Lymphatic Restoration Certification

Manual therapy for fascial release, circulation and lymphatic drainage.

Bodywork

Skin Care and Well-being Spa Relaxation Massage Masterclass • Luxury Spa Facial Certification

Spa-standard relaxation massage and facial protocols for stress recovery and skin health.

Spa Therapies

Shinrin Yoku Diploma (Forest Bathing)

Nature immersion practice for nervous system restoration, mindfulness and immune resilience.

Nature Therapy

Sound Therapy & Sound Healing Course

Vibrational healing, sound bath facilitation and auditory relaxation techniques.

Sound Healing

Health and Fitness Guide to Supercharge Your Life • Improve Memory and Concentration Course

Integrative programmes to enhance vitality, cognitive performance and daily energy.

Wellbeing Coaching

Lived elite experience — translating competition discipline and meticulous attention to detail into everyday client transformations.

Competing British Athlete — Fitness Bodybuilding & Fitness Modelling

Represented at national and international level with dedication to conditioning, stage presentation and performance.

British Athlete

Highest Ranking: Third in International Fitness Competitions in London

Achieved podium finish competing against world-class international athletes.

International Finalist

Former World Record Holder — Female Forearm Plank at 47.01 seconds

Record has since been broken, but remains a hallmark personal achievement demonstrating core strength and mental resilience.

World Record

Client Success — Excellence in National & International Competitions

Successfully trained numerous clients to achieve their best selves, guiding them to national and international competitive excellence.

Coaching Legacy

Commitment to remaining at the forefront of innovative research and practices — continuous professional development ensures the highest standard of care.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Mastery

Advanced language patterns, reframing and communication for profound behaviour change and goal achievement.

In Progress • Mastery

Sports Nutrition International Qualification

Internationally recognised expertise in performance nutrition, fuelling and recovery for diverse populations.

In Progress

Health and Kundalini Yoga Certification — Healing Stress and Anxiety

Kundalini techniques focusing on breath, mantra and movement to heal stress, anxiety and emotional overwhelm.

In Progress • Therapeutic

VIP Publishing Assets is Clare’s independent publishing imprint — distilling 30+ years of coaching, nutrition expertise and lived transformation into practical, encouraging guides anyone can follow. Both titles are available now on Amazon in multiple formats.

VIP Publishing Assets logo

Defy the Diet Trap!

Is your craving for carbs holding you back? A candid, experience-led guide to befriending carbs instead of battling them — how to enjoy a full menu without spiking insulin or storing fat, even if you’re over 40 or insulin resistant. Unlock the secrets to enjoying food and achieving your health goals.

Book 1 • Carb Freedom & Insulin-Smart Eating

The Power Plate: Superfoods for the Health-Conscious Professional

A practical guide to nutrient-dense eating for busy professionals and parents — how superfoods like kale, blueberries, quinoa, dark chocolate and avocados lift energy, immunity, mental clarity and mood, with simple ways to weave them into everyday meals.

Book 2 • Superfoods & Everyday Energy

Collaborative, integrated care — working alongside insurers, medical and physiotherapy professionals, and wellbeing brands to uplift individual lives.

Proclaim Insurance Brokers

Collaborated for personal injury claims — providing rehabilitation and recovery solutions that fulfil duty of care.

Insurance Rehabilitation

Public Sector Professional Referrals

Engaged with local private practices in Alcester, enhancing connections with medical and physiotherapy professionals.

Medical Network • Alcester

Local and Corporate Partnerships

Affiliations with various local and corporate brands focused on health, fitness, wellbeing and lifestyle — including and not exhaustive: NMN Supplementation, Fibre Sports Massage, Kickstart Signs.

Corporate Wellbeing

Brands We Love — Evolving Online Shop Platform

Collaboration with exceptional small to medium-sized companies prioritising outstanding services and superb health products, all aimed at uplifting individuals’ lives.

SME Partnerships • Online Shop
Conclusion

Dedicated to supporting both individual clients and organisational objectives

Throughout my career, I have amassed a comprehensive portfolio of qualifications and achievements, reflecting my unwavering commitment to advancing my skills and expertise in health, fitness, and wellbeing. My dedication to ongoing professional development ensures that I remain at the forefront of innovative research and practices, enabling me to provide my clients with the highest standard of care.

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