Meet your founder

About Helen

Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, Reiki Practitioner, Breathwork Coach, Meditation Facilitator, and Egyptian Healing Practitioner — based in Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne

Helen Preen, co-founder of Mindful-Nest

"Where stillness becomes your strength."

Helen's Story

For over 30 years I worked in the corporate world, but throughout that time I always had a passion for health, fitness and helping others. I saw first-hand how stress, anxiety and the pressures of everyday life can affect our physical and emotional wellbeing.

That passion led me to qualify as a Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor and Mindfulness Coach — and more recently as a Breathwork Coach, Meditation Facilitator, Reiki Practitioner and Egyptian Healing Practitioner.

Creating Mindful-Nest has been a dream of mine — a place where people can step away from the busyness of life, slow down, breathe and simply be.

I truly believe that when we care for both our mind and body, we give ourselves the best chance to feel healthier, happier and more balanced.

Thank you for being here at the beginning of this journey. I can't wait to welcome you.

Training & Qualifications

Reiki Healer

Qualified Reiki healer offering gentle energy healing and balancing sessions

Personal Trainer — Level 3

Level 3 qualified Personal Trainer with experience supporting clients across fitness levels and goals

Indoor Cycling Instructor

Certified indoor cycling instructor, bringing energy and expertise to group fitness

Pilates Instructor

Fully qualified mat Pilates instructor, teaching accessible sessions for all levels

Mindfulness Practitioner

Trained in mindfulness-based approaches to stress reduction and everyday wellbeing

Breathwork Facilitator

Trained breathwork facilitator supporting clients through conscious breathing practices

Egyptian Healing Practitioner

Trained in Egyptian Healing — an ancient energy-based practice working with the body's subtle energy field to restore balance and wellbeing

First Aid Certified

Current first aid certification — your safety and wellbeing are always the priority

Fully Insured

Comprehensive liability insurance for all classes and 1:1 sessions

Calm, light-filled studio space at Mindful-Nest

Our Approach

At Mindful-Nest, we believe that when we care for both our mind and body, we give ourselves the best chance to feel healthier, happier and more balanced. Every session — whether a group Pilates class or a personalised 1:1 energy healing session — is designed to meet you where you are, in a space that feels safe, calm, and completely without judgement.

Whole-person wellbeing

We work with body and mind together — movement, breath, and energy as one integrated practice.

Accessible for everyone

All sessions are designed to be welcoming and inclusive, whatever your fitness level or experience.

Expertise you can trust

Helen's broad range of qualifications means you're supported by someone who truly understands the whole picture.

Practical tools for life

We aim to give you skills and practices you can carry into everyday life — not just for the session, but for the long term.

I Can't Wait to Welcome You

Whether you're new to holistic wellbeing or deepening an existing practice, there's a place for you at Mindful-Nest in Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Find Us

Mindful-Nest

C/O Profile Nails and Beauty

3 Warkworth Crescent

Newburn

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8PL