Fitness Evolution & Time Outs

01/10/2026

28/06/2026

As a certified and experienced physiotherapist of +25 years, alongside being a fitness and yoga enthusiast.

I have been taking my work to the next level by participating in an in-depth learning course.

ROLFING - Structural Integration

It comes in 10 different sessions known as 'the Rolfing Ten Series'.

Each series/session, works on specific fascia lines of the body with the intention to create long-term structural change (shape), balance, and function (movement) of the entire body.

These are techniques developed by Dr. Ida Rolf in 1940's-1950's. She was greatly inspired by early osteopathy, chiropractic, yoga, and movement education.

Since her time, the technique has continued to evolve to reflect and incorporate the latest in medical advances and research in pain, neuroscience, and the fascial system.

Rolfing helps to improve the quality of the bodys connective tissue and the body's aligned position in relation to gravity, resulting in a better functioning system as a whole.

When the body has been re orientated towards its natural alignment, it has an incredible ability to heal itself.

It is not a traditional massage, as massage targets primarily the muscles.
These are deep-seated techniques that affect the fascia of the body.

The fascia is a remarkable tissue that surrounds every organ and structure of the body.
It has a close relationship with the nervous system and memories, whether that be stress, insult, fear, loss..
therefore, it is affected by trauma and injury (physical, mental, and emotional).

I look forward to sharing my new level with you from July 2026

Suitable for everyone.

26/06/2026

Designed for:

- high-performing individuals, professional athletes, elite fitness professionals, and retreat leaders

who have recently completed a demanding performance goal or are currently operating within sustained, high-intensity training environments.

It offers a purposeful pause: space to step away from output-driven routines, recalibrate, and integrate the physical, psychological, and emotional demands of high performance.

The schedule is intentionally structured to support recovery without compromise

—blending advanced physical restoration, mental decompression, emotional regulation, and deeper reflective practices.

Each element works cohesively to optimise resilience, enhance long-term performance, and restore a sustainable sense of balance.

This is not simply rest

—it is strategic recovery designed to elevate both performance and longevity

The location has been intentionally selected by Fitness Evolution and Time outs.
Ness Progress

Please contact me via email to reserve your space..

[email protected]

Thank you.

11/06/2026

I’m pleased to share this testimonial from an experience that was both an honour and a privilege.

Last year, I had the opportunity to work with a member of the adidas TERREX team—and the overall female winner of the 2025 UTMB, held in Chamonix—Ruth Croft.

For those unfamiliar, the UTMB begins in Chamonix, France, and is widely regarded as one of the most demanding and technical trail races in the world.
Covering 171km with over 10,000m of elevation gain, it attracts more than 2,500 participants each year. Last year’s edition presented especially challenging weather conditions, raising the bar even for elite athletes.

Thank you, RUTH CROFT, for your kind words and trust.
I truly appreciated the opportunity to support you before and after, and i hope our paths cross again in the future.

Wishing you continued success in everything ahead.

09/06/2026

Vanessa Leigh (Ness Progress)

Transformation • Evolution • Healing

I am Vanessa Leigh, also known as Ness Progress, a bodywork therapist, fitness professional, and wellness practitioner with over 25 years of experience supporting people on their journey towards greater health, balance, and wellbeing.

As the founder and CEO of Fitness Evolution, I specialise in advanced manual bodywork treatments and personalised fitness programmes designed to restore alignment, improve physical function, and support long-term health. My work integrates a deep understanding of the body's structure, nervous system, and energetic processes to help clients identify and address the root causes of discomfort, restriction, and imbalance.

Throughout my career, I have developed a reputation for delivering professional, intuitive, and results-driven treatments. My approach focuses not only on relieving symptoms but on creating lasting change by helping individuals reconnect with their bodies and move towards optimal wellbeing.

Alongside my therapeutic work, I am a Time-Out Leader, dedicated yogi, and passionate advocate for healthy living. I believe that true wellness is achieved through a combination of movement, self-awareness, connection, and balance.

As a mother of two adult children, I understand the importance of resilience, personal growth, and adapting to life's challenges. These experiences have shaped both my personal philosophy and the compassionate approach I bring to my work.

When I am not working with clients, I enjoy spending time in nature, practising yoga, dancing, writing, creating, and embracing opportunities for personal growth and meaningful connection.

My mission is simple: to help people feel better in their bodies, reconnect with themselves, and create positive, lasting transformation in their lives.

"Love the life you live."

"Go with your flow."

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me.

Vanessa Leigh (Ness Progress)

Founder and CEO Fitness Evolution
BSc Hons Physiotherapy

05/06/2026

24/04/2026

I am a Physiotherapist, Body Worker and have been practising for + 25 years. I already have indepth knowledge on anatomy and physiology & body movement. I am keen on fitness and yoga as these elements have been with me since my early teen years.

I have been working with Fascia Flex for many years and it has finally come to fruition that I have started my journey into learning more deeply about the fascia and the huge role it has on the bodys movement and the impact it has on our entire lifes.

It is directly tuned into our nervous system and therefore is affected with how we feel, what we have experienced, and ultimately there will be areas that are stuck (for whatever reason) which require deep fascia release technique attention to regain and refind the smooth reformed way, to movement, breath and be.

Each series focuses on a different part of the body and its 'fascia lines', including movement pattern. It is an interesting beneficial learning process.

At the end of the 10 series the body has been almost taken apart and put back together again.

Diaphram, ribs, feet, shoulders, neck, pelvic area, legs, lower back, spine, head, face, jaw.. literally everything is given attention. Each series has a particular body position. Either lying on your back, or front, or side lying.. pillow support at the legs, chest, neck, depending on which position is being used.
Towels and light blanket covering are used for comfort.
Generally down to underwear for treatment.
A walk around the room will be asked for to assess movement patterns, there will be particular movements used to see change before and after treatment.

Yes, literally the change can be that evident.

The Fascia techniques were designed by Dr. Ida Rolf, techniques which incorporate early osteopathy, chiropractic and Yoga moves.

The techniques were called Rolfing and the 10 series called Structural Integration.

From July 2026 I will have completed my studies and practise in the 10 series Structural Integration.. with my set hours of mentorship and case studies.
Because I havent attended an actual Rolfing Insitute to learn this..
We are calling it Myofascial Release Techniques for Therapists.

I will then be available to take anyone who is interested through the 10 series as a form of treatment program. Addressing any areas that require attention and also to navigate the 10 series and experience the 10 series method.

I can personally voice the incredible deep and lasting effects that this form of bodywork has.
Because as part of my training, I got to experience each series on myself and find out what it feels like, sensationally, emotionally, .. I got to understand myself in more depth, why I move the way I do, and I felt the subtle changes as my fascia was remoulded and my nervous system tapped into.

I have come out breathing deeper, more relaxed, physically and mentally stronger.

This is what I would like to do for others.
So come July 2026, I will be ready to help recalibrate and structurally integrate you back together and move with more ease within the World.

Who would like to experience this ?
My diary is ready for bookings..
Its usually at least 2 weeks in-between each series, or less if you prefer..