I started my Pilates journey in 2014 in reformer classes. It didn’t take long before I fell in love with the practice and even continued with it throughout my pregnancy, which I believe made such a difference to me both during and post birth. I decided then I wanted to teach Pilates to as many people as possible and share the love.
STRENGTH, WELLBEING, EMPOWERMENT
That time on my mat allows me to ground myself and build strength leaving me with a deep sense of wellbeing and empowerment. This is the feeling I want all my clients to experience.
Mat Based Pilates Instruction
Personalised 1-on-1 instruction in mat pilates includes unique programs tailored to your individual's needs.
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Exercise Referral
Effective pilates workouts are constructed for all fitness levels, ensuring you are in the best hands for your fitness goals.
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Pilates for Lower Back Pain
Classes are designed to alleviate lower back pain through targeted exercises, breathing techniques, and mindful movement.
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Pre & Post Natal Pilates
Develop and sustain a healthy body and mind. Stay in shape and maintain your wellness during and after your pregnancy.
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MY QUALIFICATIONS
To enable me to practise and share my passion I qualified as a Pilates Instructor in 2022 and I am CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) registered so you can be confident that I have comprehensive training to safely deliver instruction and education in Pilates practices and principles.
My training has included Pre and Post-natal practice and Pilates for lower back pain as well as other common orthopaedic conditions.
Common Orthopaedic Conditions
Specialised pilates for improved joint mobility, core strength, and overall wellbeing. Good for both injury prevention and rehabilitation.
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CIMPSA Member
With official certification in pilates instruction, giving you the peace of mind in my professional development and knowledge.
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Fully Insured Instructor
I help you reach your health and fitness goals in a safe and supportive manner. You are in good hands and can trust in our services.
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MY PHILOSOPHY
The body is a truly wonderful and complex mechanism, and I am in awe at what our bodies are capable of and how it allows us to move every day. I want all my clients to have a body that enables them to live their life in the best physical condition and for as long as possible. Helping people to build strength and improve their mobility is what I am passionate about.
Since practising Pilates I have learnt what a privilege it is to be able to move our bodies and that to safe guard our well-being for the future, exercise and movement is a necessity not a luxury.
Movement of the body is so important in order to regulate our nervous system and Pilates enables you to destress and develop that mind-body connection but it’s also about creating a deeper connection with yourself. Embracing your inner strength, finding balance and experiencing the joy of movement.
As well as focusing on the physical benefits, I’ve always found exercise, in whichever form, to be a great reliever of mental stress.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL BENEFITS
No matter what your age or ability, Pilates is for everyone and no matter where you are on your Pilates journey I’ll be here to give guidance, support and encouragement, so sign up for a class or book in for a one to one with me. I can’t wait to meet you!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
COMMON TERMINOLOGY
USED IN PILATES CLASSES
YOUR POWERHOUSE
This includes the abdominal muscles, lower back muscles, pelvic floor muscles and the glutes. These muscles work together to form a ‘corset’ around your centre. By strengthening these muscles, we enable the body to stabilise itself whilst moving. All Pilates moves start with the powerhouse.
LATERAL THORACIC BREATHING
Or ‘sideways breathing’ is used in Pilates. We keep the lower belly engaged the entire time which enables us to breathe into the ribcage and direct the breath into the back and side of the body. There should be a lateral expansion of your ribs as you inhale whilst we draw our abdominal muscles in towards our spine.
TRANSVERSE ABDOMINALS (TVA)
Often in class an instructor will ask you to engage your TVA. To do this imagine yourself wearing a corset and tightening that corset to bring your abdominal muscles towards your spine. To help an instructor may ask you to suck your belly button towards your spine.
PELVIC FLOOR
Engaging your pelvic floor can be tricky especially after birth but it is a very important group of muscles both men and women need to exercise and strengthen. This muscle is the one you use to stop yourself mid-pee or to hold it in (which is not advised!). In Pilates we perform the exercises and contract our pelvic floor at approximately 30% of engagement. Again, this may take time to master but it is crucial in strengthening our core and powerhouse.
NEUTRAL SPINE
A neutral spine is when all three curves, cervical, thoracic and lumbar are intact and in good alignment. This is the strongest position for your spine to be in and in this position, you are putting the least amount of stress on the muscles and bones which is why in Pilates we often work in neutral spine.
PELVIC TILT
To achieve a neutral pelvis an instructor will perform pelvic tilt exercises with clients to enable them to find a neutral pelvis. It compromises of rocking the pelvis forwards and backwards until you find that neutral spot in between the two. As with a neutral spine Pilates exercises are often done with a neutral pelvis. Sometimes it may feel neutral to you but in fact you could have an anterior or posterior tilt which is why guidance from an instructor is important. We do not want to perform exercises in an anterior or posterior tilt as this could be very damaging for our lower back.
Some fitness classes can be daunting when the instructor uses words not in your everyday vocab! Below are some common terms that instructors may use in Pilates classes when they want you to focus on something or move your body in a certain way.
Please don’t worry these will be explained regularly in classes and before long you’ll be quoting them yourself!
Per session: £30pp
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Block of 10: £200pp (save £50pp)
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