Dr Sarah Brewer studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University and went on to qualify as a medical doctor at the university's Clinical School. She continued her medical training at the prestigious Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, before becoming a General Practitioner.

The recipient of several writing awards, Sarah Brewer has written a self-help course for stressed executives, and contributed a health column to the Daily Telegraph newspaper. Her books include Simply Relax and the Natural Health Guru series. She also runs several relaxation seminars and was named the UK's Health Journalist of the Year in 2002.