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 6 years ago 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 will return to university in September 2007 to study at the Laban for an MSc Dance Science, to learn, explore and ultimately expand my teachings for my clients.
I am a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS), which lays down a code of practice to ensure professional standards of teaching, including client safety & comfort and continuous education.