Our Wee Team
Meet our core staff and board members. We may be a small team but we make big things happen! You’ll find at least one of these faces working hard from our studios Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm.
Want to chat to us or arrange a visit? You can reach out to our team from here.
Vicky: The Wee Retreat Founder (she/her)
It’s all down to her and her meditation practice! Vicky was an Educational Psychologist, juggling her career with the needs of her two children, when she began with an 8-week beginners Mindfulness course and even with lots of staying in the moment and awareness of the present she can’t quite believe that it has led her here.
When Vicky isn’t deep breathing her way through a financial forecast or reminding herself that the headache of timetabling classes will pass, she spends her spare time meditating, reading, or hanging out with her teenage daughters. She is also prone to frequent wishing she was at the beach, which is not helped by a certain team member’s Instagram…
Scott: Studio Co-ordinator (he/him)
Scott joined our team in early 2022 and since then, he spends his days managing our lovely studios, running tours and helping our wonderful teachers make the most of The Wee Retreat. He’s our go-to man for all things happening at the studios but when he’s not here, you’ll find him managing Stravaig Theatre – creating shows and running drama workshops across the country. He loves the buzz of Glasgow’s southside but might also be found deep in the woods as he enjoys the peace and tranquillity of wild camping. You can find Scott’s drama classes, writing retreats and performance workshops popping up from time to time on the studio calander.
Jose: Community Engagement Officer (she/her)
Jose joined us in her role as Community Engagement Officer in October 2023. She’s focusing on our free community events such as the Wee Monthly Book Club, connecting with partner organisations, and supporting wellbeing professional’s own wellbeing. Josee will be drawing from her varied experience in the third sector including; mindfulness facilitation, mental health support work, and outdoor playwork.
When she’s not engaging with folk here, Jose runs her psychotherapy practice, using the creative approach from her MSc in Play Therapy. She also volunteers for an equalities group in a trans-inclusive women’s charity. Otherwise, she loves soaking in the southside with loved ones, wrangling with her sewing machine, and caring for a litany of plantlife.
Sophie: Marketing Support Officer (she/her)
Sophie is our newest addition here at The Wee Retreat. As our Marketing Support Officer, she’ll be helping run our socials to keep you updated about what’s on. Sophie is passionate about all things wellbeing, including yoga, mindful eating and journaling in her daily routine.
Sophie also volunteers at a crisis line and is looking forward to studying counselling next year. Outside the studio, Sophie is usually enjoying Glasgow’s cafes, parks and restaurants with her dog Rogue.
Michelle: Secretary of the Board (she/her)
Michelle is the owner of Granted Business Solutions, a magical world where business owners’ lives are transformed through the power of admin.
She is based in South Lanarkshire where she lives a life of admin, connecting businesses for mutual gain and her mad passion for learning. You can regularly find Michelle playing in the fields surrounding her house with her awesome furchildren.
Lorna : Board Member (she/her)
Lorna has worked in NHS as a mental health nurse for the past 30 years. She grew up near Glasgow but lived in South East England since her student nurse days and returned in 2022. Lorna became interested in yoga during the pandemic mainly via YouTube but now she enjoys in-person classes and have begun a Foundation course studying yoga.
Lorna is a local to the studios, and is enjoying getting to know the local community, the green spaces and the many coffee shops with her husband and dog.
Jim: Board Member (He / him)
Jim joined our board in 2024. He is passionate about his job, striving to identify opportunities for local people that provide tangible benefits in terms of securing employment or providing them with the correct skills to progress to further training initiatives or education.His personal enthusiasm and commitment complement a thorough understanding of social impact drivers and the wider directives and targets from the Scottish Government. Jim’s knowledge of training and employment initiatives and schemes, as well as his community engagement approach are second to none as he greatly surpasses contracted obligations on all projects completed to date by Morrison Construction.
Siddharth: Treasurer (He / him)
We’re thrilled to welcome the latest member of our wee team. Introduced to meditation and yoga at the age of 4, Siddharth has diligently maintained this practice ever since. His passion lies in analysing numbers, working with spreadsheets, developing strategic policies, and exploring legal intricacies. Siddharth thrives on solving numerical problems and identifying patterns.Beyond spreadsheets and statutes, Siddharth is a percussionist at heart. As a self-described “Jack of all trades,” he possesses an intellectual curiosity that drives him to master a wide array of skills. He plays various musical instruments, including drums, the Peruvian cajón, the West African djembe, and the Indian tabla.