About Us
Our Misson
Our mission at Self & Others is to promote both individual and community well-being, supporting personal development while developing healthy relationships with others and their environment. Specially our one to one session focuses on helping people to live better, more balanced lifestyles that benefit their health and in return themselves and their relationships.
Additionally we provide a unique set of group fitness classes through our two signature programmes ( Let’s Get Fit Ireland and Let’s Grow Happier)
Our clients explore their own personal wellness journey through Yoga, Meditation, Fitness , Dance and Yoga Therapy , Wellness -well-being Coaching. We provide an accessible and openhearted environment so that our students can freely explore their mind, body, and spirit connection to create peace within themselves.
Self and Others is a wellness centre located in Tralee the capital of the beautiful Co. Kerry. We offer a peaceful and welcoming space where students of all levels are welcome.
What We Do
We focus on the biopsychosocial approach, offering a variety of the most personalized wellbeing services; one to one wellness and self development programmes , yoga therapy or a complete set of fitness and wellbeing classes, for a sustainable, healthier lifestyle all in one location.
Clients can select from an assortment Fitness group classes, Yoga Classes, Meditation Sessions, YOGA Therapy programs, Workshops, and Private + Group Wellbeing and Fitness Coaching. Self and others has carefully curated these programs to fit the needs of our discrete student population, offering bespoke packages that cater to each individual’s health goals.
We also provide Corporate wellbeing and fitness programmes -packages for Schools, Business and different organizations with our Let’s Grow happier programme.
Our Let’s Grow Happier programme or our Wellness- Fitness programme can be tailored to your specific requirements where is Staff wellness or Schools PE classes, or one-to-one sessions we have it covered.
About The Owner...
Paola Kennedy, Self and Others’ owner, has always been passionate about fitness and holistic wellness.
- Yoga Therapist Certification C-IAYT International Association of Yoga Therapists- Fully certified +800 HRs
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOGA THERAPISTS- The Yoga Therapy Institute - Amsterdam certified- registered
- Personal and Group Fitness Trainer among other fitness and dance qualifications
- Certified Yoga Teacher Training +800hrs
- Certifications in Mindfulness, Play Therapy among others.
- Business Mentor and Coordinator Student Enterprise Programme. LEO Kerry.
- Registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Munster Technological University.
- Bachelor's (Honours) Degree in Psychology- DCU
Paola Kennedy is a wellbeing professional, entrepreneur, educator, mother, and psychology graduate with over 15 years’ experience across the wellness, mental health, education, and innovation sectors. She is the founder of Self and Others Wellness Centre in Tralee, where she delivers trauma-informed wellbeing programmes, therapeutic yoga interventions, and personal development initiatives for individuals, community groups, healthcare organisations, and schools.
Paola adopts a biopsychosocial approach to health and wellbeing, which recognises the interplay of physical, psychological, and social factors. She has experience supporting people living with chronic health conditions, recovery journeys, and mental health challenges. Her work integrates evidence-informed practices, mindfulness, movement, and health education to support people in their relationship with themselves and others. She has collaborated with organisations including Recovery Haven Cancer Support House, the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, Family Carers Ireland, Coolmine Therapeutic Community, and a range of educational and community services throughout Ireland.
Paola holds an MBA from Munster Technological University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Dublin City University. She will commence an MSc in Psychological Science at the University of Limerick in September 2026 and is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She serves as an Executive Board Member of the Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre, volunteers with Aware’s national support line, and mentors secondary school students through the Student Enterprise Programme, an initiative of Ireland’s Local Enterprise Offices.
Her work is driven by a commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and evidence-informed approaches to health and wellbeing, supporting individuals and communities to cultivate resilience, connection, and quality of life.