About Us

Go Nordic Walk is the speacialist nordic walking arm of Barefoot Studio. Established in 2004, Barefoot Studio is passionate about using movement to maximise health. Co-founders Karen Ingram and Paula Wooding are nordic walking addicts and qualified INWA Nordic walking Instructors. Karen is the national Nordic Walking UK coach for Wales.

Our Team

Karen Ingram
INWA Instructor
Nordic Walking UK National Coach for Wales

Karen has a love for all things outdoors especially nordic walking. She brings her background in movement and pilates to her teaching. Karen says; "There is something magical about training outdoors, even in the Welsh rain! We always seem to end up laughing and being in the countryside is the perfect energiser"

Paula Wooding
INWA Instructor

Paula is known for her energetic nordic walking classes and is most likely to be heard saying "I've found a great hill for us to walk up tonight!" Paula heads up our community projects.

Life is a journey full of movement and we want you to enjoy every moment of the ride (with poles in your hands!). All of our staff at Barefoot Studio and GoNordicWalk are keen nordic walkers and are on hand to help you out. Please contact us with any questions, enquiries or product advice, we'll be pleased to help you in any way we can!