About
I started Pilates in 2002 on the recommendation of my osteopath, who was treating me for various back-related issues and latterly Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), which arose during my 16-year career in computer-related consultancy.
Having noticed considerable improvements throughout my body resulting from practicing Pilates, I decided to study the system in more depth resulting in a career change to allow me to help people in a similar situation to the one I used to be in.
I trained as a Matwork teacher with the New Pilates School under Helge Fisher (one of the founder members of Body Control Pilates®) and Stephanie Beeson. In late 2005, I commenced my Studio training with Polestar® Pilates UK, becoming fully qualified in December 2006. Since then I have gained qualifications in yoga & working with those people experiencing various forms of lower back pain.
I am fully qualified to teach Pilates in either a Mat Class environment or for those seeking exercises customised to their needs on a One to One basis. I am committed to ongoing professional development, with regular attendance of workshops & courses particularly to help me work with specialist groups (e.g. pre & post natal women & those living with Osteoporosis).
Qualifications
Dates | Description | Organisation |
Nov 2004 | Pilates Matwork | New Pilates School (Brighton) |
Dec 2006 | Pilates Studio | |
July 2009 | RYT200 Yoga Teacher | |
July 2011 | Certificate in Exercise for Management of Low Back Pain |
Training
Dates | Course Description | Organisation |
May - Nov 2004 | Pilates Matwork | New Pilates School (Brighton) |
Oct 2004 | Anatomy Review | St. George's Hospital Medical School |
Oct 2005 | Pilates Fitness Principles | |
Oct 2005 | Anatomy Review | St. George's Hospital Medical School |
Nov 2005 | Pilates Studio Level 1 | |
Nov 2005 | Understanding Spine Pathologies: Precautions & Contraindications | |
Dec 2005 | Pilates Studio Level 2 | |
Dec 2005 | Functional Pilates: From Mat to Standing | |
Jan 2006 | Pilates Studio Level 3 | |
May 2006 | Therapilates for Osteoporosis | |
Sep - Oct 2006 | Structural Anatomy For Movement inc. Myofascial Meridians | |
Feb 2007 | Practising the Practice inc. Simple Myofascial Release & Body Reading | |
Mar 2007 | Franklin Method - Imagery & Movement Workshops:
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May 2007 | Going Behind the Lines – Connected Anatomy with Tom Myers & Jo Avison | |
Sep 2007 | Advanced Spine - Spine Pathologies & Associated Pilates Repertoire | |
Oct 2007 | Pilates & Pregnancy 1 | |
Nov 2007 | Subtle Touch Skills - Anatomy & Adjustment in Movement Practice | |
Feb 2008 | Pilates & Pregnancy 2 | |
Nov 2008 | Mastering Tactile Cueing | |
Jan 2009 | Spinal Logic - Anatomy & Movement Assessment | |
Mar 2009 | Myth & Science of Pilates Breath – Brent Anderson | |
Mar 2009 | Increasing Function through Balanced Development of Strength, Flexibility & Rest – Brent Anderson | |
April 2008 - July 2009 | RYT200 Yoga Teacher Training | |
Sep 2010 | Pre-Natal Pilates | |
Sep 2010 | Post-Natal Pilates | |
June 2011 | Certificate in Exercise for Management of Low Back Pain | |
June 2011 | Stretch your Mind and Body with the Combo Chair | |
October 2011 | Cranio-Sacral Therapy 1 (CST1) | Upledger Institute |
| November 2011 | Pilates Studio Update | Polestar® Pilates UK |
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