About Small Shifts
Across workplaces and communities, more people than ever are carrying stress, overwhelm, fatigue, and physical tension that make everyday life harder. Most support focuses on changing behaviour, but behaviour follows state.
We work with the body first, because thatā€™s where change becomes possible.
Our aim is simple: to make practical, accessible physiological support available to anyone who needs it, whether theyā€™re managing workplace pressure, navigating community challenges, or just trying to feel more settled in their daily life.
Our Story
Small Shifts grew out of seeing, firsthand, how chronic stress, tension, and pressure affect peopleā€™s health, clarity, and ability to cope. in the NHS, in workplaces, and in daily life.
What began as short breathwork and movement sessions on NHS wards developed into a research-backed approach showing measurable improvements in stress, mood, and sleep quality.
As the results grew, so did demand, from healthcare teams, organisations, community groups, and individuals.
To meet that need, Small Shifts evolved into two connected arms: Small Shifts Ltd for workplaces and Small Shifts Community CIC for individuals and communities who may not otherwise access support.
Founder
Lucy McCormick
Lucy specialises in mental and physical wellbeing, with deep experience in behaviour change, exercise science, and stress management. She works across the NHS and corporate sectors, designing and delivering physiology-based breath and movement programmes that help people feel better and perform more sustainably.
Working in the NHS, she has seen firsthand how work affects wellbeing and how everyday physiology affects work. She has watched colleagues, friends, and family struggle with MSK pain, tension, and burnout, and knows how much small, practical tools can help.
Her work is grounded in empathy, research, and real-world experience. Small Shifts reflects that commitment: accessible, science-informed tools designed for real people in the reality of daily life.
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