About Elevate Wellbeing

Meet Joanne

I’m Joanne Brown, a Mental Health and Wellbeing Trainer, Yoga Instructor and former College Lecturer based in Glasgow, with more than 20 years of experience in education, training and wellbeing.

My background in teaching and course development has given me a deep understanding of how people learn and what helps them thrive. My approach is guided by empathy, inclusion and connection, creating safe, supportive spaces where participants can learn, reflect and grow.

After many years in education, I followed my passion for mental health and founded Elevate Wellbeing, combining my experience as an educator with specialist training in Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention and yoga. My work now focuses on delivering Scottish Mental Health First Aid across communities and developing wellbeing and resilience programmes that help people build confidence, self-awareness and long-term wellbeing.

Professional Experience

Founder and Trainer, Elevate Wellbeing

Delivering Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) and community wellbeing courses that inspire learning, reflection and positive change.

Scottish Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Equipping participants with the confidence to recognise and respond to mental health challenges, offer compassionate initial support and signpost individuals towards professional help

College Lecturer and Course Developer

More than 14 years in Further Education, supporting learners and designing inclusive, engaging learning experiences, including a 12-week wellbeing programme focused on resilience and coping skills.

Yoga Instructor

Specialising in gentle, accessible yoga and breathwork practices that support nervous system regulation, reduce stress and promote calm in community and workplace settings.

Qualifications & Training

I hold a Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE, SCQF Level 9) from the University of Aberdeen, alongside a range of professional certifications across mental health, wellbeing, education and complementary therapies.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

• Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certificate, Public Health Scotland

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), LivingWorks

• SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone, LivingWorks

• Self-harm: Understanding and Supporting People who Self-harm, Penumbra Mental Health

• Mentally Healthy Workplace Training, Public Health Scotland

Accredited Mental Health Qualifications (Current and Forthcoming)

• Registered Instructor for First Aid for Mental Health (SCQF Levels 4 to 6), Nuco Training Ltd

• Approved to deliver SQA-accredited First Aid for Mental Health qualifications (SCQF Levels 4 to 6)

Education, Counselling and Teaching

• Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE, SCQF Level 9), University of Aberdeen

• Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (RQF Level 3/SCQF 6), City & Guilds

• Professional Development Awards in Internal Verification and Assessment Methods (SCQF Level 8), SQA

• Introduction to Counselling (SCQF Level 5), Glasgow Kelvin College

Yoga, Breathwork and Complementary Therapies

• 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, Seasonal Yoga

• Diploma in Clinical Aromatherapy

What You Can Expect

At Elevate Wellbeing, we are dedicated to:

• Supporting mental and emotional wellbeing with empathy and professionalism

• Providing practical, evidence-based tools to manage stress and strengthen resilience

• Creating inclusive, empowering spaces for learning and personal growth

Whether you are a community organisation seeking supportive wellbeing programmes or a workplace looking to provide Scottish Mental Health First Aid training, Elevate Wellbeing brings together knowledge, compassion and experience to create meaningful and lasting impact. I hold full professional insurance and PVG membership, ensuring safe and trusted delivery in schools, workplaces and community settings across Scotland.

Elevate Wellbeing is not about quick fixes. It is about building real skills, habits and mindsets that support long-term wellbeing.

To discuss how I can support your group or organisation, please get in touch.

At Elevate Wellbeing, we empower individuals and communities to strengthen mental health, build resilience and find balance in everyday life.

Founded by Joanne Brown, Elevate Wellbeing delivers Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) training and community-based wellbeing courses that combine evidence-based education with practical, restorative tools for everyday life.

Our mission is to make mental health education accessible, relatable and transformative, helping people feel confident, supported and equipped to look after their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.