REP's certified level 3 Pilates, Pre & Postnatal Exercise & Pilates for Orthopaedics Instructor. Available for one-to-one or group sessions. Fully certified by FitPro.

MY PILATES STORY

For years I have suffered with excruciating upper back pain due to bad posture and a weak core. It became so common to endure this pain at the end of every day that I had forgotten what it was like to feel 'normal'. I had tried physiotherapy, acupuncture and visiting a chiropractor, but unfortunately neither options managed to prevent the pain occurring on a daily basis. I was then advised to attend a Pilates class by my doctor. I started practising Pilates on a regular basis four years ago, which is when I started to recognise the improvement in my upper back.  

I had always considered myself quite fit and strong, but it wasn't until I started training to be a Pilates instructor that I really understood what core strength was and how to achieve it. For years, I have been exercising with bad posture and wondering why my body wasn't changing. I wasn't thinking about the muscles I was using, or concentrating on my technique. All that seemed to matter, was whether I broke out in a sweat or not. Now, since studying the science behind Pilates, I focus on the exercise and the benefit that it is supposed to have on my body and what I need to do in order to achieve this i.e engaging my core when I do a push up or to maintain a neutral spine when I do an overhead press. Through mindfulness, my movements have become controlled and precise and I have finally achieved noticeable abdominals! Obviously, having an insight into anatomy & physiology is a great advantage and I aim to help my clients achieve their goals through my knowledge as a teacher.

PILATES FOR SPORTS

As well as weight training, Pilates can help with running, cycling, football, dancing and swimming amongst other activities through strengthening the muscles in the body, mobilising the joints and balance through core control.

PILATES FOR REHABILITATION

Movement is essential for rehabilitation and Pilates is a great way to mobilise joints and strengthen muscles post injury, operation or diagnosed orthopaedic condition. I am qualified in assisting with the below: -

Arthritis
Back pain (specific & non-specific)
Frozen Shoulder
Golfers/Tennis Elbow
Herniated Disc
Hip/Knee Arthroplasty (replacements)
Joint Hypermobility
Meniscal Tears & Ligament injuries such as ACL/PCL/LCL/MCL
Osteoporosis
Piriformis Syndrome
Rotator cuff injuries
Sciatica
Spondylopathy/Spondylitis/Spondylosis
Tronchanteric Bursitis

PILATES FOR WORK

Whether you are sitting at a desk all day or involved in manual handling, taking up Pilates enables you to build core and spine strength to improve posture which helps prevent back pain or injury. A strong core also supports the weight of the upper boy and provides balance and stability for the lower body.

PILATES FOR PREGNANCY

Practising Pilates during pregnancy can minimise labour time by 30% (this applies to exercise in general), build core strength to prevent lower back pain from weight gain during pregnancy, strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to prevent incontinence post-birth and build upper body strength for feeding and carrying your baby.

PILATES FOR YOUR MIND

Pilates can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental focus, helps you to be present while also teaching you control over your body and affective breathing techniques.

One-to-one classes will be tailored to suit the individual's needs. All group sessions are mixed ability. Contact me for availability and pricing.