The QJM Team
QJM is made possible by a small team of dedicated volunteers. If you have any queries about our work you can reach out to any of our core team, or email our team inbox at queerjoymovement@gmail.com.
If you are interested in joining us as a guest practitioner you can fill out this form and one of the team will get back to you.
Emily Beale (she/her)
Team Lead
I am an RYT 500 trained specifically in trauma sensitive yoga, the only yoga based clinical intervention for complex trauma. Yoga for me is a safe place to start to feel the fullness of the complex and confusing human experience, and I hope to share that with other people who are looking for a way back to themselves.
I strongly believe that healing doesn't happen in isolate, but together, and in community. QJM was born of the need for a safe space for LGTBQ+ people to come together, to find community, joy, and healing.
Asha Lucas-Knight (she/her)
Creative Lead
I'm Asha, a local Zumba and Zumba Kids instructor. I love teaching Zumba because it combines my passion for dance with health and fitness, whilst creating a joyful and energetic environment for students inspiring them to move, find a community and make friends.
As a queer woman I am so excited to be, representing queer people in the dance and fitness worlds, whilst also showing people that Zumba really can be for anybody, regardless of experience, ability, background, and the rest. If you leave smiling and sweating, then I've done my job 🙂 Come exactly as you are, and let's dance together!
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Frank Levermore he/she/they
Events Lead
I come to QJM as an accredited mindfulness teacher. I’m really excited to hold some mindfulness sessions with playful twists, connecting with the inner child, celebrating the body, and being a bit silly!
I am also currently undertaking an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy with the goal of bringing accessible, trauma informed care to the queer community. I'm passionate about creating spaces for queer and trans people to come together in talking circles to support one another in the difficult time we’re living in.
Dianna Baptista (she/her)
Business Advice and Support
I am Yoga Instructor of 15 years and also work professionally as a Reiki Master and Psychic Medium. In most of my work, I am firmly focused on soul in the body, mind, soul trinity. I Iove helping people excavate what spirituality or soulfulness means to them in pursuit of increasing self-worth and navigating personal truths.
I am thrilled to infuse our work with a sense of belonging to something greater - whether that’s within your spirituality or our growing community.