Indi Matheson

From the moment I could walk, at 8 months old, I could never sit still, I was hyperactive and always had to be moving. When I was 3 years old, I was enrolled in artistic gymnastics, purely in the hopes that it would get some of my energy out. However, I discovered that I loved it, gymnastics became a passion.

When I was five years old, my ADHD made it hard for me to focus and absorb corrections. But everything changed when I met Megan Bolton. Her patience, positivity, and most importantly, her ability to teach changed everything. From the very beginning, she supported me no matter what. Even when I was hyperactive and struggling to concentrate, Megan always found a way to explain things so they clicked. She taught in a way no one else could.

Megan has continued to mentor me, challenge me, and inspire me for most of my life. Both my Artistic Gymnastics to Acrobatic Gymnastics journeys were difficult and ended up not being a right fit for me, but thanks to Megan I was able to persevere, finding what is now both a passion and obsession, something I can’t go a day without. I was always drawn to handstands, and she encouraged that passion long before I even knew handbalancing or circus existed. Megan supported me when no one else would. She would find videos, new tricks and ideas to challenge me and push me further because she saw how much I loved it. Thanks to the foundation Megan had built in me; the skills, the discipline, the belief in myself, I now work as a professional circus artist, specialising in Hand-balancing Contortion and Foot archery as well as some side skills.

For the past 11 years Megan Bolton has coached, inspired and mentored me, supporting me through the ups and downs of my journey. Megan has become family to me. To this day, I have become more passionate and obsessed with hand-balancing and circus than ever before. I cannot help but train every day, as much as possible, often finding myself being called an over-worker and that I need to take a break, which I never listen to:).

When I need help, I know I can reach out to her anytime, whether I need advice, coaching, inspiration, or simply someone who understands my journey. Megan is the kind of person who goes out of her way to help and support others, she is always there, always enthusiastic and always ready to help.

If it wasn’t for Megan, I would not be where I am today.