A proud Pakistani grandmother who rocks pull-ups and handstands!

But my life didn’t always look like this. Fifteen years ago, I was burnt out, depleted, exhausted and disconnected from my body. I was battling severe endometriosis, migraines that stole days at a time, and a heart condition.

I was on autopilot, barely surviving. After being hospitalised for dangerously low iron levels and needing blood transfusions to save my life. I had a moment of truth: no one was coming to save me. That was the turning point. I chose to turn my pain into purpose and invest in my health every single day.

What began with small daily shifts — movement, mindset, nourishment, snowballed into a full transformation.

As I got stronger, more energised, and more confident, I realised this wasn’t just about me.

There were so many women around me struggling in silence, especially in midlife and in ethnic communities where conversations around women’s health, periods, endometriosis and menopause were taboo.

In  2015, I launched SAE Pilates and Fitness to support women who felt overwhelmed, unseen, and burnt out, just like I once had. And what a journey it’s been. Over the past decade, I’ve coached thousands of women through fitness, mindset, menopause, and lifestyle changes.  My approach has always been grounded in investing in your health and prioritising your wellness. Health is Wealth  

As I entered medical menopause myself, I stepped even more deeply into the work I was born to do. So 10 years after entering this wellness space just as I have grown and evolved so has by brand.

This is a personal and professional rebrand. Introducing SAE Empower Coaching, a space where fitness meets mindset, where movement meets meaning, and where women are reminded that this chapter of life isn’t the end… it’s the beginning.

Whether I’m coaching a client to move from pain to power, helping her reset her energy and hormones, guiding her to overcome anxiety and burnout my signature SAE Empower Method is the blueprint I use. Everything I do is built on one belief: