A connected approach to mind and body

MONTY is built on the understanding that the body is not one separate system. Movement, strength, stress, energy, hormones, recovery, sensation and emotion all influence how we feel, move and live.

Rooted in North East of Scotland, this work blends evidence-informed practice with a holistic understanding of the body, bringing together neuro-somatic movement, bodywork, restorative tools and education to support strength, ease, connection and long-term wellbeing.

The lens behind the work

MONTY brings together science, body-based practice and holistic philosophy. The work is functional and energetic, clinical and compassionate, structured and adaptable.

3 Principles

The MONTY approach is shaped around three simple pathways. They are not separate boxes, but different ways into the same work depending on your body, capacity and season of life.

(01)

Move

(02)

Connect

(03)

Restore

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Strength, Pilates, mobility, coordination, flow, functional and somatic movement and embodied expression.

Education, reflection, rhythm, mind–body awareness, women’s health, hormonal and nervous-system awareness, nourishing recipes, a balanced relationship with food and practical tools for everyday life - on the go or on the mat.

Massage, bodywork, Yin & Restorative Yoga practice, breathwork, Yoga Nidra, meditation, sound, myofascial release and recovery.

Our Story

The work explores the relationship between the brain, body and nervous system, including sensation, safety, stress, regulation, the vagus nerve and the way we respond to life through the body.

Drawing from exercise science, Pilates, mobility, coordination, balance and sports therapy-informed practice, MONTY supports strength, stability, resilience, capacity and functional movement.

Massage, bodywork, fascia-informed movement, lymphatic awareness and release-based practices support recovery, softness, tension, mobility and the body’s natural adaptability.

The approach considers cycles, phases, seasons, hormonal awareness, energy, rest, boundaries and pacing, recognising that capacity is not fixed and support should not be one-size-fits-all.

Yogic philosophy, TCM-inspired rhythm, breathwork, meditation, Nidra, sound and restorative practice bring in the energetic, sensory and reflective layers of the work.

MONTY is interested in longevity, compassion, relationship to self, relationship to others and relationship to environment. The work is about meeting where you are, building tools that adapt, and remembering that you are not separate or alone.

Meet Justine

I’m Justine Montgomery, founder of MONTY. My work brings together movement, rest, breath, bodywork and nutrition, informed by neuropsychology, exercise science and yogic philosophy.

I also bring more than 12 years of dance training, with qualifications through the United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dancing (UKA), alongside lived experience of navigating health, recovery and rebuilding strength.

MONTY brings these different strands together in a way that is evidence-informed, compassionate, functional and embodied.

My wider teaching also includes selected classes and cover with Highland Yoga Collective.

Neuropsychology, Exercise Science & Nutrition

BSc (Hons) Psychology, with study across neuropsychology and exercise science
Open University research exploring yoga and wellbeing
Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and exercise science
Integrative nutrition, women’s health and hormonal awareness
Ongoing CPD across neuroscience, autonomic nervous-system regulation and somatic practice.

Pilates, Yoga, Dance & Movement

Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor
300-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra teacher training
Breathwork, meditation, Barre, mobility and movement CPD

Massage, Bodywork & Sports Therapy

Clinical Sports Therapy and massage therapy
Sports therapy-informed bodywork
Myofascial release, fascia and soft-tissue techniques
Nerve mobilisation, mobility and movement support
Lymphatic, acupressure and restorative bodywork training

Sound, Restorative Practice & Holistic Support

Sound Therapy Practitioner
Breathwork, meditation and Yoga Nidra training
Women’s health and menstrual-cycle awareness
Ongoing CPD across fascia, lymphatic health, vagal health and nervous-system-aware practice

Fully insured, supported by relevant professional memberships and committed to ongoing Continuing Professional Development.

Looking to collaborate?

MONTY is available for selected events, workshops, retreats, community programmes and workplace wellbeing experiences.

From educational sessions to immersive retreat offerings, each experience can be shaped around movement, restorative practice, sound, bodywork education and nervous-system awareness.

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