About me
My background
As a healthcare practitioner for over 30 years, I have been helping people through illness and injury. With a radiographic background, I have been imaging the internal structure and function of our bodies for many years and I apply this knowledge by teaching Pilates to help restore the outer and the inner body. I am a great believer in that movement is for all, no matter what age or gender.
I am passionate in helping others, no matter what level of Pilates they are at. I had been doing Pilates myself for many years, but it was not until I had a life-threatening injury that Pilates came into its own. Pilates helped realign and strengthen my body and helped adjust and adapt my breathing. No ones body is perfect and it’s about learning to listen to your body and adapting to it.
As a post rehabilitative Breast Cancer exercise specialist, I also have a keen interest in helping women who have or have had Breast Cancer start moving again. I teach a dedicated class for these clients and for clients recovering from any cancer/illness or injury, as well as running wellness days and retreats.
I am also a Move More Ambassador, which is part of a Derby network supporting those who may find it difficult to start exercising.
“I have a hands-on teaching style and offer smaller focused group classes, as well as one to one teaching. I also run workshops to help develop more in-depth learning.”
I am a qualified Pilates teacher in instructing mat work (level 3 Diploma obtained through Active IQ).
Dedicated knowledge & teaching includes;
- Pelvic floor and Women’s Health
- Stretch therapy & Stretching Fascia
- Osteoporosis
- Balance
- Small Pilates equipment.
- Intermediate Life Support trained
- ITEC Diploma in Massage Therapy
Post Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist. (Certification gained through The Pink Ribbon Program, Inc)
Pilates Community
Pure Flow Pilates
Pilates is about the sharing of knowledge and I work collaboratively with like-minded Pilates teachers.
Between us we offer different approaches, workshops and retreats.
Please get in touch or use the links for more information on our community inspired classes.
Sarah Leadlay and I collaboratively run a Pilates class in Findern village hall on Tuesdays at 6pm. We will also be offering workshops and other classes.
You can view Sarah’s website at www.purepilates.uk
"I love to learn myself and want to pass this knowledge onto my clients."
– Emma Clarke
I teach for George at ‘By George Pilates’ in Tutbury on Wednesdays 7.15pm.
Booking is via George at Home | By George Pilates