Laura Ginesi BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE, PGCert, FHEA, FISMA is a physiologist with more than 35 years’ experience working in both FE and HE sectors, teaching applied physiology, stress management and nutrition science for the healthcare professions. As a senior lecturer, she has managed interdisciplinary teams, developing and delivering innovative curricula while bringing up three daughters on her own. Laura is an author, qualified childbirth educator, yoga teacher, and life coach. She is also a contributing author to three textbooks for healthcare professionals.