Joanna trained in professional voice practice at the Birmingham School of Acting and also received training in accent and dialect working with Edda Sharpe. Teaching practice placements included working at Manchester Met and the RSC. Prior to becoming a voice coach she trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and has since gained a PGCE. Joanna has numerous acting credits including West End and has made TV appearances for Channel 4 and ITV including Emmerdale.