MSc Clinical Exercise Science - East Kilbride, Scotland
Move better.
Live fully.
Perform at your best.
Personal training and online coaching from a clinical exercise specialist - built on evidence-based programming and genuine, dedicated care, at a pace that fits your life.
Programmes
Find a programme built around your life
Choose focused, supportive coaching for your goals and stage of life. The Dancer Performance Programme runs throughout the year, while Busy Mums opens on scheduled start dates.
Dancer Performance Programme
A 10-week mental and physical strength and endurance programme for dancers who want to build lasting performance and resilience at any point in the year.
- In-depth dancer analysis - biomechanical, physiological and wider performance assessment
- Pre- and post-programme analysis to measure your progress
- 10 weeks of progressive strength and endurance programming
- Choose an at-home or in-gym training option
- Weekly check-in with Ciara
- Full access to the community app
Busy Mums Programme
Find a programme to fit your life and build healthy habits that last. This eight-week programme uses self-paced workouts you complete in your own time — there are no scheduled live workouts.
What’s involved?
- Three 30-minute at-home workouts each week to complete in your own time
- One heavier weight and two lighter weights — dumbbells, kettlebells or resistance bands all work
- On-demand follow-along classes for an optional additional workout
- Suitable for all levels, with alternatives provided
- Educational videos on building healthy habits
- A group community page for shared accountability
- Weekly check-ins and full coaching-app access to track progress
Who is it for?
Busy mums who want a simple, effective programme without needing to leave the house.
Anyone unsure where to start who wants structured support to get back into exercise.
I launched CD Health & Performance to bring science to practice.
I'm Ciara Dickson, Clinical Exercise Specialist and founder of CD Health & Performance. My experience ranges from leading rehabilitation for people living with chronic health conditions to working with elite athletes - and I bring that same clinical knowledge to every session, paired with genuine, dedicated care.
The result is a comfortable space to reach your potential at your own pace, whatever stage of life you're at. As a busy mum myself, I know how hard it can be to find time to exercise - so I've built a range of options designed to fit around your life, not the other way round.
- Ciara
About Ciara From the dance floor to the clinic Open to explore Ciara’s experience and qualifications
Twenty years of competitive Irish dancing built a lifelong obsession with movement. A clinical career rebuilding it in people recovering from illness and injury sharpened that into a method. Here's the path that led to CD Health & Performance.
Irish dancing
All-Scotland and Great Britain champion, 5th in the World for solos, and two-time Senior Ceili World Champion - the root of Ciara's passion for movement and performance.
MSc Clinical Exercise Science
Graduated from Edinburgh Napier University, alongside a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist & Personal Trainer, Nuffield Health
Supporting people living with and beyond cancer, chronic pain, long covid, and metabolic and neurological conditions - alongside athletes building strength and reducing injury risk.
Pelvic health specialism
Currently training further to support women across every stage of life - informed by her own journey through pregnancy and postpartum recovery. The course covers female athletes through every life stage, right up to menopause and beyond, and includes supporting women recovering from a hysterectomy back to full strength and performance.
CD Health & Performance founded
Launched with the aim of bringing true science to practice - helping to de-bunk the myths advertised online and creating a safe space for people to reach their potential. Whether you have never exercised before and don't know where to begin, you have a chronic health condition and are looking for someone with experience in managing symptoms, or you are a competitive dancer ready to take your performance to the next level, CD Health & Performance would love to have you on board.
Services
Ways to work together
Personal Training
Individual coaching built entirely around your goals, whether that's rehab, strength, health or performance.
- In-person coaching at EK Fitness & Performance is currently full
- One-to-one Zoom coaching has limited availability
- Full app access to your tailored programme between sessions
- Weekly check-ins with Ciara
- Guidance on nutrition, sleep and stress management
Fully Remote Coaching
A tailored programme, expert feedback and accountability wherever you train.
- Programming tailored to your goals, experience and health considerations
- Suitable for home workouts or gym-based training
- Ongoing support and programme progression without 1:1 sessions
Hybrid Coaching
Combine a tailored remote programme with four focused 1:1 sessions. We use the sessions to work through technique, learn the workouts in your programme and answer questions as your training progresses.
Enquire about hybrid coachingLearn the programme
Your first 1:1 session introduces the workouts and builds confidence with your technique.
Refine & progress
Your second session checks technique, answers early questions and helps you settle into training.
Support when needed
Book the remaining two 1:1 sessions when they are most useful during the programme.
Services & programmes Find out more Open to view availability and pricing
Choose the level of support that suits your goals and training style.
| Service | Availability / price |
|---|---|
| 1:1 Personal Training 4 sessions per month | Full |
| 1:1 Zoom Coaching | Limited availability |
| Hybrid Coaching 12 weeks with four 1:1 sessions | £100 / month |
| Fully Remote Coaching | £80 / month |
| Dancer Performance Programme Full 10-week programme | £200 |
| Busy Mums Introductory Launch 8 weeks · pay in full or 2 payments | £89 |
| Busy Mums January 2027 Intake Full 10-week programme · 10 spaces | £130 |
Not sure which option fits? Book a free taster session or send an enquiry below and Ciara will help you find the right starting point.
Contact
Get in touch
Based in East Kilbride, Scotland. Train in person locally, or online from anywhere.