Janet is the pioneer of Active Birth and the founder of The Active Birth Centre in London. Her innovative ideas have spread throughout the world inspiring parents, birth educators, yoga teachers, midwives and doulas.

Obstetricians have a high regard for her work and many who encourage natural childbirth, continue to be enthusiasts and supporters. She is a leading voice in the global campaign to transform birthing practices.

Janet’s unstoppable drive to give parents choice in labour and birth, and to provide the guidance and information to enable women to confidently follow their instincts and tune into their babies, has fuelled the global spread of Active Birth. 

Janet is the mother of four grown up children and one stepdaughter and has five grandchildren. 

Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & wellness expert and the author of the books 'Chill Out & Get Healthy', 'Yes, You Can Get Pregnant', and 'Body Belief'.

A licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York, she holds a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree in biology.

Aimee is also the founder of the Aimee Raupp Beauty line of hand-crafted, organic skincare products. She has been featured in many International publications and press, and has received endorsements from Deepak Chopra, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Arianna Huffington, and Gabby Bernstein for her work in helping thousands of women to improve their vitality, celebrate their beauty, and reconnect to the presence of their optimal health.

Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience in the Children & Family dynamics, Dr. Malie Coyne delivers a truly fascinating discussion around the groundbreaking research into Infant Mental Health, and how we, as parents, can nourish our baby's well-being.

Malie is a regular contributor on Irish Television, Radio, Online and across all social media platforms, as well as, most importantly, being a mother to two young girls.

She is very passionate about promoting wellbeing and increasing awareness of mental health issues, which she achieves through her writing and Media work.

Alison is a mother and award-winning author of wellness book “Minding Mum”, a health and wellness coach, NLP Practitioner, daily meditator and motivational speaker.

Helping people to join the dots with their health and wellbeing is Alison’s primary goal and passion. 

She spoke at The Mindful Life Conference in Washington in April 2017 & studied mindfulness at UCLA in America. She writes
weekly wellness columns in the Irish Press & delivers one-day wellness workshops across Ireland.

Clare is an incredible midwife and lactation consultant with over 20 years’ experience. She is based in county Cork, Ireland where she provides breastfeeding support in her clinic and via Skype/phone.

Clare also teaches antenatal classes both for breastfeeding and labour and birth preparation.

Clare is currently the breastfeeding expert for the parenting website EUMOM and she has also appeared on national TV and radio to discuss breastfeeding issues in Ireland.

Françoise is a medical anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, where she does research and teaches as an affiliated lecturer in the Department of Social Anthropology. She also is the Founder and Director of Birthlight. 

After spending long periods of fieldwork in Peruvian Amazonia, including two pregnancies and stays with her young family, she was inspired to share the gentle approach to parenting of her Amazonian hosts. As a trained yoga teacher and therapist, Françoise used the idiom of yoga to create an original programmer of movements and nurturing relaxation for mothers to be and new mothers with their babies.

Lindsay Brin, C.P.T. & B.S.E. Exercise Science, is an international author, Mom of 3, and contributor to the top American media outlets.

Specializing in pre- & postnatal fitness programs, she has over 100 digital fitness episodes, streaming videos, and DVDs designed just for moms.

As a Pre/Postnatal Expert, her research and programs have been used by fitness organizations to not only teach, but certify other fitness professionals. Since starting Moms Into Fitness in 2004 Lindsay has been passionate about helping moms find their confidence – in health, business & motherhood.

Helen is the Summit Host, as well as a mom of 3 young boys, a Yoga Instructor specializing in the Pre & PostNatal field, and is an Active Birthing Advocate, whose passion is to help women feel more comfortable in pregnancy, prepare for a kick a*s, rockstar birth, and help them to cope with the transition into motherhood.

Helen has had fit, comfortable & healthy pregnancies and 3 incredible active and natural births.

Helen set up NurtureMamas.com to help reach more women worldwide so that they can look after themselves and have the best chance at being fit and healthy throughout their motherhood journey.

Having moved through 10 years of severe chronic illness, Laura was initially forced to explore different ways of living. Through this exploration Laura now lives her life deeply connected to her soul, surrounded by spiritual teachers, mentors and friends.

Laura believes strongly that healing is about wholeness, coming back to our natural state of being, living life to the fullest, whilst lifting others as we rise. She shares these lessons, tools and techniques through Weekly Dru Yoga Classes, Transformational Retreat Days, Group & Individual Sound Healing Sessions & Holistic Life Coaching.

We are very lucky to have Laura at the Summit again this year to treat us with her stunning meditations and guided visualisations.

Emer has worked as a dietitian in some of the top London teaching hospitals. She currently works from Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Harley Street, balancing her time between her private clients, media and NHS commitments.  Her areas of expertise include Women's Health, IBS and food intolerances and weight loss.  

Emer is regularly quoted in the media, and has appeared on BBC News, as well as a regular contributor to National & International Press such as The Telegraph, The Independent, Hello magazine, BBC Good Food, and several other leading UK TV, Radio, and many other leading publications.  

Emer has also worked hard with Hollywood actors to achieve safe weight loss for film roles.