Having trained as a dance teacher earlier in my career, qualifying with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD), I have always loved teaching movement. When no longer dancing, I found that Pilates provided a wonderful way of staying strong and flexible, and in fact found that Pilates gave me even greater balance, strength and body awareness than ever before.
I have now been now practising Pilates for more than 20 years, attending classes with people of all ages and levels of fitness. Throughout this time I have seen how versatile the method is and I am convinced of the great benefits it can bring to anyone. I love the way the exercises can be tailored for all body-types and abilities and the way that a few simple but carefully executed movements can have such a positive effect on the way we stand, walk and feel generally.
I have now been now practising Pilates for more than 20 years, attending classes with people of all ages and levels of fitness. Throughout this time I have seen how versatile the method is and I am convinced of the great benefits it can bring to anyone. I love the way the exercises can be tailored for all body-types and abilities and the way that a few simple but carefully executed movements can have such a positive effect on the way we stand, walk and feel generally.
Body Control Pilates® is a registered Trademark used under licence.
In 2013 I was pleased to study with the highly respected Body Control Pilates® and qualify as a Level 3 Matwork teacher. I am a member of the Body Control Pilates Association (BCPA), hold a current CPR certificate and regularly undertake further professional development.
Since qualifying in 2014, I have attended the following additional courses with Body Control Pilates®:
Pilates for Low Back Pain (Back4Good® Practitioner)
Pilates for Bone Health (Level 3: Bone Health)
Pilates for the Older Person (Level 3: Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults)
Pilates for Pregnancy (Ante-natal and Post-natal)
Pilates with the Band
Pilates with the Foam Roller
Standing Pilates
Pilates with Toning Circle & Small Ball
Matwork Evolution
Precision of Movement
Intermediate Pilates
CPR Qualified
Back4Good® Practitioners are exercise specialists who are trained to help people with non-specific low back pain. Practitioners are already experienced Body Control Pilates teachers, having been certified by Europe’s foremost Pilates organisation. They have additionally undertaken extensive training exclusively related to exercise referral and low back pain to become a Back4Good® Practitioner. All Back4Good® Practitioners are registered as a 'BackCare Professional' with BackCare, the charity for healthier backs.
I am also a registered Buff Bones® instructor and hold an additional Level 3 qualification in Bone Health. Buff Bones® is a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health. It leverages bone-strengthening and balance techniques along with Pilates, functional movement, strength training and therapeutic exercise. Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the Buff Bones® system also improves posture, is adaptable to varying levels, and is safe for those with osteoporosis.
In all my classes I strive to teach in a simple, straightforward manner, helping you to understand and perform the exercises well. Whatever your age, background or level of fitness I hope that Pilates will help you to feel better, to move better and consequently to do the things you love with less discomfort and greater ease.
