Exercise classes brought to venues in rural communities from Shrewsbury to South & South West Shrops (EQF4). All are low impact, so no jumping.
Qualified exercise teacher
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (QCF). (CyQ)
Diploma in EXTEND ( exercise to music)
Fitsteps Instructor Flair 1&2
Core Stability
Dynamic Balance
Working with limited mobility
PTLLS Level 4 (Ofqual)
First Aid (St Johns)
FA First Aid for Sport
Founding member of Association of Shropshire Exercise Teachers (ASET)
Modern Pilates
Trigger Point Pilates Myofascial Release
Pelvic Floor function & Dysfunction
Cancervive
Diploma in Horticultural Therapy (Coventry University. School of Occupational Therapy)
I have worked with people of all ages,in supportive,enabling, instructive, guiding posts since 1976. Having been self employed since 2006 as a fitness instructor, adding to my qualifications regularly,as well as taking part in regular CPD training. I keep my knowledge current
I take exercise to the public in their local Community buildings. Specializing in helping older people ,as well as those with, health issues to exercise in a safe supportive, friendly environment. Social inclusion is also key to my work, combating isolation & loneliness. Having various qualifications my classes differ from one another. Modifications are suggested at all times, to be fully inclusive of personal needs. They range in challenge,from traditional
Low Impact Aerobic,
where postural alignment is encouraged, recruiting the correct muscles, to correct any imbalances within the individual. Clinical Pilates,
I get hands on gently no forcing, to encourage correct alignment. The client can then feel how it should feel, thus the body learns to hold itself in alignment. Muscles and bones are balanced reducing effort and reducing aches & pains. Upright & Active
0 is part seated & standing, mainly late 60's + or added health issues eg. Stroke, other disabilities, joint replacement etc . The participants keep all joints lubricated, muscles lengthened,& strengthened extend the spine, work on shoulder & pelvic stability, strengthen pelvic floor muscles, correct seated to standing, into balance and stability exercises to prevent trips & falls. When confident enough (everybody has their own time scale) to get onto the floor in order to learn how to safely get up in case of a fall. Finish with a cuppa & a natter. Trigger Point Pilates using Myofascial release
Specialist training in pain relief using equipment such as Foam rollers, spiky balls therapy bands & small Pilates balls. Pelvic Floor Function & Dysfunction.. specialist training in helping those with continence challenges. Not just a girl thing. Men have pelvic floors as well. Cancervive...Specialist training in supporting those who have, or are going to have breast cancer surgery, to VERY GENTLY exercise to help maintain movement, combating adhesions, & keeping scar tissues supple.
