Anji Gopal is a corporate wellbeing speaker, specialising in reducing back pain and the impact of a sedentary lifestyle on health. As a Committee Member for the College of Medicine, Anji has extensive knowledge of restorative health practices and works as an MSK clinician for the NHS, helping patients resolve longstanding issues with back pain and inflammation. Known as the Back Care Boss, Anji offers her professional advice during talks and ensures she understands the unique issues of each of her clients. Anji is the perfect speaker to book for corporate events, conferences and retreats and can help audiences with targeted solutions.
Anji stated working as an investment director at Barclays Bank, but soon set out to help resolve the back pain issues plaguing office workers in the UK. In 2015, she officially began working as a persistent lower back pain expert for FindingHealth. That same year, she achieved her M.Ost in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy from Health Sciences University and later trained at the prestigious British School of Osteopathy, expanding her academic understanding of what caused symptoms and how to prevent them. In 2016, Anji developed an innovative yoga-based programme for back pain patients, known as the "Yoga for BackCare" training module, for the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). Since then, it has been implemented in her clinics in London and online. In 2017, Anji shared her expertise further, becoming a teacher and trainer for Triyoga UK. Anji is the founder of the BackCare Foundation, a leading charity offering education, information, and support to the public and professionals around back care. They also fund research into the causes, prevention and management of spinal issues. The foundation holds 'BackCare Awareness Week' each October and is committed to improving the standard of living for those with back-related issues.
Anji has made a lasting and positive impact with her work and is regularly invited to events to share her insights. Anji frequently attends the World Yoga Festival and created a two-week online 'Yoga for BackCare' introductory course for the festival in 2024. She has also delivered 'Yoga for BackCare' and 'Yoga for Women’s Health' sessions for the event. Anji recently launched the '2young2old' Podcast with Annie Lewis, where she explores the intergenerational experiences of working life and health. The podcast is a strong advocate for self-care, healthy working habits and mind-body practices. She has also spoken on other podcasts, including Richard Atherton's 'Being Human' podcast. Anji has contributed her work to major publications like The Times, The Telegraph and Red Magazine, presented on wellness for Nokia, and held an online webinar for the TfL Women in Transport Network about the impacts of a sedentary lifestyle. In 2026, Anji was a presenter and interviewer for the Academy of Physical Medicine during their live CPD broadcasts. Anji additionally works as a health retreat leader in Santillan Retreat Centre, Spain, helping corporate teams with teambuilding and their health.
Anji's mission is to ensure that people of all ages, backgrounds and health conditions have accessible solutions for their health needs. As a corporate wellbeing speaker, she hopes to bring a kind, practical and approachable presence that helps audiences facing unique work-related health challenges. Anji combines her academic understanding with professional medical experience to offer yoga practices and stress management strategies. Anji has been teaching Yoga in her innovative style for over 5 years and is ready to bring her expertise to your event. For a corporate wellness speaker and trainer, event host, moderator, wellness retreat leader, CPD training provider and more, hire Anji Gopal with Champions today!
Anji Gopal's official speaking topics are listed below:
Is Sedentary Behaviour the New Smoking?
The average desk worker sits for 8+ hours a day - and going to the gym doesn’t undo it. Anji breaks down the science of what prolonged sitting does to the spine, metabolism and cardiovascular system, and delivers practical, evidence-based strategies teams can implement at their desks from the moment the session ends.
Why Stress Shows Up in the Body Before the Mind (and How to Fix It)
Most people don’t realise they’re stressed until it becomes a problem. Anji shows audiences how to read the early physical warning signs - from jaw tension to shallow breathing to lower back pain - and shares simple, clinically-proven techniques to interrupt the stress cycle before it escalates.
Workday Health Hacks - No Devices Needed
Another interactive session where Anji gets everyone out of their chairs and moving. Combining Osteopathic expertise with therapeutic movement, she teaches ‘desk-ercise’, posture resets and stress-release techniques that require nothing but a chair and two minutes.
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
“Working from home presents its own health challenges - both physical and mental. Over 1,000 of our employees joined a remote session on Global Working From Home Day. This was the second time we organised a remote session with Anji, after popular demand from employees who experienced the first. Anji brings an engaging and dynamic presence to her remote work health workshops, immediately connecting with participants through her authentic approach, relatable examples and sense of humour. Her ability to explain complex health concepts in accessible ways, while infusing sessions with fun and interactive elements, keeps even the most screen-fatigued employees attentive and involved. Feedback on Anji’s sessions are always very positive - making this training an invaluable investment in our most important asset - our people, and their health.” - Riddhima Kowley, Global Head of Well-being, Nokia CNS
“We’ve had Anji host multiple live broadcasts at the Academy of Physical Medicine - 90-minute sessions with 500–600 healthcare professionals watching in real time. Every time, she delivers. She is able to interview high-calibre medical guests, break down complex topics, and engage a live audience with spontaneous Q&A. Anji has that rare mix of clinical knowledge, intellectual curiosity, and genuine warmth that makes people want to keep watching. She’s a natural in front of the camera and a real asset to any event.” - Steven Bruce, Founder, Academy of Physical Medicine
“Anji delivered a practical, engaging session on back care and desk-ercise that left our group feeling motivated and equipped with simple, research-backed changes they could implement straight away. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive - attendees described it as ‘life changing,’ ‘a breath of fresh air,’ and
‘fun'." - Steve Griffiths, TfL Women in Transport Network
- 2026 - Presenter and interviewer for the Academy of Physical Medicine live CPD broadcasts
- 2025 - Wrote for the Yoga Journal
- 2025 - Online Webinar on the impacts of a sedentary lifestyle for the Women In Transport
- 2025 - Invited to share thoughts on Sedentary Behaviour with Richard Atherton on his Being Human podcast
- 2025 - 2young2old Podcast launched with Annie Lewis
- 2025 - Held Yoga for BackCare and Yoga for Women’s Health sessions at the World Yoga Festival
- 2024 - Wrote ‘Deskercise: Help Your Back at Your Desk’ article for The Telegraph
- 2024 - Created a two-week online Yoga for BackCare Introductory course for the World Yoga Festival
- 2021 - Founded the BackCare Foundation
- 2020 - Committee Member for the College of Medicine
- 2017 - MSK Clinician NHS
- 2017 - Teacher and trainer for Triyoga UK
- 2016 - Developed the official "Yoga for BackCare" training module for the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY)
- 2015 - M.Ost, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy from Health Sciences UniversityHealth Sciences University
- 2015 - Persistent Low Back Pain Expert at FindingHealth
- 1994 - Investment Director for Barclays Bank
- 1994 - BS Economics and Quantitative Economics degree from Brunel University of London
How to hire Anji Gopal
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