Hi there—I’m Hannah, a freelance health and medical writer

I believe that everyone deserves access to clear health information, and that relies on effective health communication. By turning complex scientific and medical jargon into relatable stories, I aim to empower individuals to make smarter choices for their bodies and minds.

My storytelling approach is driven by a commitment to improving global health outcomes with every project I undertake. Let the power of words spark a revolution in health and wellness, shaping a brighter future for all.

Hannah Thornley freelance copywriter

Talking about stories, let me share mine

When I was choosing my A-Levels, I remember telling my mum that there was “no way I was taking science.” Unlike most health professionals, I haven’t always been a science geek.

But with no true passion or way to go, I ended up playing it safe when choosing my subjects: English, Biology, Maths. This felt like a sensible option that left many doors open, but what I didn’t realise was that biology would become the driver of everything that followed.

After finishing school, I pursued a degree in Human Physiology. The more I learned about the body and mind, the more interested I became in health and fitness. Healthy living became my priority.

My university degree also gave me hands-on lab experience, and after graduating, I worked as an analyst in the drug development industry. But I’m a traveller and adventurer at heart, and lab work was location-restrictive, so I quit—and then COVID hit.

No travelling, plans ruined. Or were they?

While unemployed and location-bound in lockdown, I stumbled upon copywriting as a way to earn some money. I rediscovered a love of writing I’d left at school and realised I had a talent. I knew I needed to make this lockdown pastime my full-time gig.

This unexpected turn led me to blend my three passions: health, writing, and travel. I completed online training courses in health writing, copywriting, and SEO, joined the European Medical Writing Association (EMWA), and started being able to say, “I love what I do!”

Today, I provide expert health and medical writing services to global health and wellness brands while travelling the world with my laptop—making the world a healthier place one client at a time.

Ready to transform complex health topics into easy-to-understand communications? Hire me as your health writer.

Health businesses I love working with

I specialise in writing consumer health content—content accessible and understandable by everyone, not only scientists and doctors. Past medical writing clients include private health clinics, online pharmacies, wellness stores, research laboratories, and health coaches.

I also write copywriting materials for pharma companies and health brands. If you need help cutting jargon and crafting impactful copy that sells, let’s connect.

I work with businesses across all therapeutic areas. My particular areas of interest are:

  • Mental health and illness

  • Neuroscience and brain health

  • Gut health and the microbiome

  • Sleep and circadian rhythms

  • Nutrition and eating disorders

  • Sports science and fitness

  • Holistic health and wellness

Why trust me to be your freelance medical writer?

  • Worked as a professional freelance copywriter for four years

  • Graduated with a first-class degree in Human Physiology

  • CPD-certified in health and medical writing

  • Practical lab experience from working in the pharmaceutical industry

  • Intuitive understanding of health and medical terminology

  • Active member of the European Medical Writing Association (EMWA)

  • Expert in crafting SEO health content for enhanced online visibility

  • On a mission to improve public health with every medical writing project

  • Specialise in converting complex topics into relatable stories

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