About - From Acorn to Oak with Love

The FATOWL team are committed to Building a warm and nurturing community for parents & children who attend our classes

Hello!

I'm Lesley, Founder and Co-Director of FATOWL

I’m Mum to 2 beautiful girls, and have a previous career as a primary school teacher with over 15 years experience. It is my mission to help parents, like you, bond with your children, develop a deep connection and create strong attachment through baby, toddler and child massage, yoga, Signalong, music and play.

our team care passionately about...

Nurturing and Supporting you

Our team is here to nurture and support you. You and your child matter and we want to nurture you as you embrace our classes and practice the teachings at home. If you have any questions or need extra support during class - just let us know. We will even make you a cuppa after class.

Teaching you the magic of our classes

There are so many benefits to attending our classes and one of those is that you will leave with a new skill to take home. Whether it is massage, yoga, or Signalong we will take the time to teach you these skills in a way that works for you.

Having fun with you and your little one

We take time to create a fun environment and know that parenting is a serious game. Fun is essential and a fantastic way to bond with your child. It also helps you connect with the other parents in our classes.

The FATOWL team genuinely care about you, your child and strengthening your relationship between each other.

Introducing the FATOWL team

Lesley Gould

Lesley is founder and co-director of FATOWL and teaches baby and child massage, bond with baby, toddler yoga and FATOWL Beats. Lesley has a background as an experienced primary school teacher and is also a peaceful parenting consultant.

Susan Henderson

Susan joined the FATOWL family as a co-director in 2023. A former colleague and long-time friend of Lesley, she runs classes in the South of Edinburgh and Midlothian as well as working on creating our franchise offering.

Susan also has a background in primary and additional support needs teaching. She has two children, (a boy and a girl), two cats and is passionate about supporting the bond between you and your little one to flourish and grow.

YOU?

We regularly recruit new members. If you would like to join our team contact us and we will let you know when we are next recruiting.

I always knew that I would be involved in changing children’s lives and cannot believe my luck that I get to do it in a way that will make them happier, more adjusted and with more confident parents by their side.

- Lesley Gould, FATOWL Founder