Meet Our Team

We have been publishing magazines and articles since 2006

Rachel Branson

Founder & Editor in Chief

With over 30 years in publishing and a background in Naturopathic Medicine, she has made it her mission to challenge mainstream health narratives and empower people to take control of their wellbeing. Now expanding her vision across the Atlantic, Rachel is bridging UK and US audiences with inspiring stories, trusted insights, and pioneering partnerships that align with a new era of health innovation.

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Richard Branson

Co Founder

Richard Branson is a fitness and wellbeing enthusiast with a passion for HYROX, cycling, and technology. He shares insights at the intersection of performance, wellbeing, and innovation.

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Lesley Hallows

East Sussex Publisher

She worked for British Airways travelling the globe for over 30 years. She now spends her time looking after the East Sussex area with her own bi-monthly newsletter sharing local events and businesses.

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Bianca Brathwaite

Partnership Manager

Bianca Brathwaite is Partnerships Manager at Wellbeing Magazine, where she is passionate about creating meaningful partnerships that connect brands, organisations and people through authentic storytelling.
With an extensive background in business development, Bianca believes that successful partnerships are built on genuine relationships. Whether connecting with people through social media, speaking on the phone or meeting face-to-face, her approach is simple: business is ultimately about people. She enjoys introducing organisations to opportunities that create long-term value while helping wellbeing-focused brands share their message with a wider audience.

Lucy Talbot

Virtual Assistant

From coordinating submissions to uploading content and keeping everything running on schedule, Lucy helps maintain the quality and consistency of our digital platform. With a keen eye for detail and a thoughtful, supportive approach, she plays a key role in making sure contributors feel guided, valued and well looked after.

Lucy’s work allows our editors, writers and creators to focus on what they do best — sharing meaningful stories that support wellbeing in everyday life.

Sara Andrew

Journalist

Sara is also a Certified Yoga Teacher, Meditation Instructor, and Recovery Coach, guiding individuals toward balance, healing, and self-discovery. Whether uncovering truths through investigative reporting, curating transformative travel experiences, or empowering others through wellness practices.

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Our contributors

Our contributor community brings together experienced thinkers with a genuine passion for wellbeing.

Sarah Yearsley

Somatic Coach and Health and Wellbeing Writer

Sarah has been an ICF Accredited Body-Oriented Coach and Bowen Technique Therapist for more than 20 years. Her journey began in her youth when she eventually overcame a long-term critical illness. This life-changing experience ignited her passion for supporting others to navigate life’s challenges.  She has built a reputation for her empathetic, professional approach and her ability to foster positive change in the lives of her clients.

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Kate Arnold

Nutrition Consultant

Kate has been a Nutrition Consultant for 25 years and practises Lifestyle Medicine. To date she has seen 12,500 clients and patients and has vast experience and knowledge on nutrition and impacts on health. She specialises in fatigue syndromes and the gut microbiome and its role in complex health issues.

Michael Lingard

Health Practitioner & Author

Michael Lingard, a regular contributor to Wellbeing Magazine for the past 18 years. A passionate promoter of real health care and would like to see a paradigm shift in modern medicine; from a disease & pathology based system to a health and ethology based system.

Shebs Alom

Journalist

Shebs Alom is a highly respected, award-winning broadcaster, writer, and podcaster. Major media outlets, including the BBC, The Express, Marriott Bonvoy and Travel Weekly, have featured Shebs’ work and commentary. He is dedicated to inspiring a more representative and thoughtful approach within the sector

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Cece James

BS, HHP, CAWKClinical EFT Certified Practitioner, Certified Toxicity & Detox Specialist

Cece James is the founder of the Institute for Healing and Holistic Living. She has been in the field of health and wellness for almost 3 decades. She is passionate about her mission to bring healing strategies to others and create a loving culture of self-care. Cece supports individuals and families facing chronic illness or other health challenges as well as empowers those who are interested in learning to navigate the terrain of whole foods, holistic lifestyle, supplements and the use of various natural remedies.

Vanessa Munnings

PR & Travel Writer

Summer-loving, holiday-craving journalist-turned-PR and mum of two beautiful young ladies in their 20s! Her passport is always within reach and she dreads the end of summer every year.

Rebecca Brown

Writer, Translator & Keen TravellerCoach

Rebecca is a writer, translator, keen traveller, and bookworm. Her work has given her the marvellous opportunity to visit dozens of countries around the world. As a freelance writer, she strives to showcase some of these experiences through her writing.

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Annie Button

Freelance Writer

Specialising in well-being and sustainable lifestyles, empowering readers to make impactful changes, one step at a time. She provides practical insights and solutions for achieving a balanced, sustainable lifestyle amid fast-paced contemporary living.

Palvinder Deol

Superintendent Pharmacist

Palvinder Deol is a highly experienced pharmacist, having qualified in 1997 from the University of Bath. He began his career at Boots, rising from Relief Pharmacist to Store Manager, where he honed his leadership skills. In 2004, he joined Superdrug as Regional Pharmacy Manager, overseeing multiple branches and improving service quality. In 2008, Palvinder opened his own independent pharmacy, focusing on personalised patient care and building strong community ties. Committed to high standards of service, he integrates modern digital solutions while maintaining a deep dedication to customer care and delivering exceptional healthcare to his patients. 

Jason Cellars DDS

Dentist – Seacliff Dental | Huntington Beach, CA

Dr. Cellars is dedicated to serving his patients and caring for all their individual needs. After graduating from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and working at a private practice in Lancaster CA, he has returned to Southern California and has proudly served the community since then.

Dr Andrew Higgins

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Higgins honed his expertise through an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in the United States Navy. As a Naval officer, he served seven years delivering dental care to military personnel at home and abroad. After his time in service Dr Higgins practiced in Washington State and Orange County. His expertise includes full-mouth rehabilitation, veneers, white tooth-colored fillings, and high-technology dentistry. A strong advocate for conservative dental care, Dr Higgins focuses on minimally invasive techniques.

Cindy Martin Nagel

Health Coach & Author

Master’s degree in healthcare and over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Cindy is a certified health coach and former healthcare administrator, having managed two hospitals for over five years. My career has been dedicated to improving lives — whether through direct patient care, leadership, education, or now, through the power of writing.
Outside of writing, I’m passionate about holistic wellness, preventative care, and the science of longevity. I believe words can do more than inform — they can heal, connect, and spark meaningful change in the world.

Camilla Brinkworth

Naturopath & Nutritionist (BHSc Naturopathy, GradCert Human Nutrition)

Camilla Brinkworth is a naturopath, nutritionist (BHSc Naturopathy, GradCert Human Nutrition) and Family Constellations facilitator with 15 years of experience in the wellness industry. She specialises in plant-based nutrition, mental health and holistic natural PMDD recovery. Her approach goes beyond food and supplements—she combines lifestyle medicine and nutritional guidance with herbal medicine, nervous system support, trauma processing and ancestral healing work to address the deeper causes of disease. Originating from the UK, Camilla now lives in Ubud, Bali, offering online consultations to clients worldwide. Having personally overcome PMDD, autoimmune arthritis, anxiety, depression, and panic disorder, Camilla understands the complex relationship between the body, mind, and lived experience; her clinical work is grounded in compassion, and evidence-informed practice. As a speaker, clinician, and educator, Camilla guides people in understanding the deeper story behind their symptoms, resolving what’s held in the body, and supporting long-term transformation through highly expertised, science-backed yet holistic care.
Kevin Harbut - Former Olympic Freestyle Skier

Kevin Harbut

Former Team GB Olympian and writer on mindset and performance.

Kevin Harbut represented Great Britain in freestyle skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Drawing from his elite sports background, he writes on the mindset, resilience, and performance psychology that drive success in both sport and life.

Matthew Robertson

Founder of Momentum Media & Media Partner for Wellbeing Stories

With over 30 years of experience in adventure travel, he has curated bespoke expeditions to some of the world’s most remote and breathtaking locations. Matthew is deeply passionate about the transformative power of nature and its ability to promote mental wellness.
He believes that nature holds the key to healing and reconnection, and his mission is to inspire others to step outside their comfort zones, embrace adventure, and find peace through outdoor experiences.

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