I see the body as an orchestra and when each instrument plays its part we have harmony.
I have been studying Pilates since 1998 and have been teaching it since 2001. Very soon after I went on to study the Franklin Method which I apply, either in my teachings or in therapeutic sessions with my clients and students.
I love learning about the body in movement and the effect movement has on my clients, my students and on myself. My approach to movement is driven by a desire to understand the design of the human body and its biomechanics. In my teachings I aim to translate this understanding into imagery and touch to support movement. I believe in the freedom of movement and I endeavour to follow the axiom of 'Balanced mobility creates stability'.
I was first introduced to Pilates in 2000 when Pilates helped me overcome a shoulder injury. I went on to study with Body Control Pilates® and qualified to teach Pilates Matwork in March 2002. After continuing to study the method with Polestar® Pilates UK, I was certified in December 2005 to teach Pilates on Equipment. I worked for two years as a Polestar® Pilates mentor supporting students in their training and helping them prepare for their exam.
I have completed three years of studies of the Franklin-Method® in Uster, Switzerland. I incorporate the method into my teaching of movement with very positive responses from my clients.
My client base covers a broad spectrum and all ages: in an alternative health centre and a physiotherapy clinic my work focuses on muscular skeletal rehabilitation. I also work in a Pilates studio where I teach Pilates on equipment. I have worked in a women's health centre where I taught pre-natal and post-natal classes. I teach regular matwork classes in local sports and community centres and I have worked for corporate clients in the past.
I have been teaching in Edinburgh and London and currently teach regularly in Cambridge and London.
Ever since I started studying and teaching Pilates in 2000 I have been more interested in the 'why' and 'how' and 'what if' rather than just the 'what' of a movement. Through my studies and my work with the Franklin Method, I have begun to answer some of those questions. However, as my knowledge has increased, I have started to realise how much more there is to learn. I returned to university in September 2007 and completed the MSc in Dance Science at Laban in November 2009. The MSc has enabled me to understand scientific studies much better and to undertake some research into hypermobility. Through the continous study of current research and the regular attendance of workshops and courses I aim to expand my teachings for my clients.
I am a member of both, the Body Control Pilates® Association and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS), two organisations which lay down a code of practice to ensure professional standards of teaching, including client safety & comfort and continuous education.