Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2019 | Page 436
Patricia shared with Mélange . . .
About her background.
Patricia Daway
Founder, Director & Health Promotion Specialist
DaWay To FitnesSpa
Vue Pointe Hotel, Old Towne, Montserrat
T: 1(664) 493-1004 | [email protected]
www.patriciacdaway.com
Born in the volcanic isle of
Montserrat, a Caribbean
Island in the Leeward Islands
cemented the foundation
of my life. I have always
wanted to travel and be a
school teacher and although
being a school teacher hasn’t
quite manifested specifically
as such, I am however as a
trainer, a different kind of
teacher. My dreams to travel
and explore what life has to
offer me has been granted
and for that I’m grateful for
the wealth of experience and
knowledge I gained.
When I left Montserrat in
1993 to further my studies, I
left with positive aspirations
to be the best I can be
personally and professionally.
However, we all know that
life comes with its challenges.
I’m sometimes thrown into
situations where my physical,
emotional and mental
capabilities have been tested.
I believe the fruits of our
labour never comes cheap.
Therefore, I have had to learn
to embrace the barriers that
have threatened to impede
my growth and I have learnt
to manage and overcome
such challenges by accepting
the hardships and work my
way through them with
unwavering determination.
I returned home at the end of
2016 to give back and make a
difference to my community,
as I always believed it was
important to share my
experiences with others
particularly if it will make a
difference to someone’s life.
My journey thus far has
taught me to be resilient
but most importantly to be
kind. This is my life and I have
embraced it with all its flaws,
imperfections and ambitions.
About her entry into
this industry. I have
always had a strong interest
in health therapies, exercise-
fitness and people’s behavior
towards their wellbeing.
When I first set up my health
promotion organization
(DaWay To Fitness) in East
London in 2003, I knew that
I had chosen the right field
of work. It was rewarding to
see participants achieve their
goals after being motivated
by our activities.
My interest grew into a
successful career from 2000
when I first obtained my
NVQ/RSA Exercise to Music
and Fitness Instructors/