Ro qualified in 2000 with Body Control Pilates and is now qualified to advanced level on mat and all the machines and as a Level 4 Back Care Specialist. “I got into Pilates after years of driving for my job, lots of gym work, teaching in the gym as a personal trainer and taking exercise to music classes. My lower back was suffering and guess what – when I trained as a Pilates Instructor my back pain disappeared as I strengthened my core muscles”.

“I started Pilates in 2003 following an ongoing back injury. Having been a professional ballet dancer my back took more than its fair share of punishment. Eventually the pain became such a disabling part of my life it became obvious that I had to take an active role in managing the injury. A friend, who was also one of the leading Instructor Trainers in the country, suggested I try the benefits of Pilates and before long I was convinced. I trained as a STOTT Pilates Instructor shortly afterwards. Having experienced the relief Pilates has brought me I have never looked back. I have been teaching Pilates since 2003.”

I am a Body Control Pilates teacher (Level 3 Reps). I discovered Pilates myself after reaslising that I needed to bring some balance to my exercising, which was mainly high impact and aerobic. My knees were suffering and after trying various things I did wonder if I would have to stop running completely. A friend recommended Pilates to me and I quickly realised that I’d found something which was helping my knees and left me feeling strong, flexible and beautifully exercised as well. I’d found balance. So for me, Pilates is simply a kind and correct way to exercise the body, and this is what I’d like to share with others.

What’s been your proudest moment in your career?
Passing the exam was a great day 🙂 I was also pretty proud when I became a franklin method educator.

Tell us one thing we don’t know about you
When I was in my twenties I was a Ricky Martin tribute band that toured the country doing corporate events, outdoor events, birthdays and shows

After having my children I attended regular Pilates classes and found the benefits of the deep muscle exercises and general feeling of wellness after a class so great that I decided to train as a Body Control Pilates teacher. Since qualifying I continue to develop my knowledge by taking regular courses in Bone Health and Special Populations in order to bring the best I can to my clients. I really enjoy helping people of all ages and abilities feel better in their bodies and enable them to take the positive Pilates movement patterns into their everyday lives.

Jessica took up Pilates after experiencing some lower back issues.  While the visits to the chiropractor helped, the improvement was short lived, so it was time to look for another solution.  Not only did the Pilates sort the back problems out, but Jessica also found she loved it.  Now a Stott trained Pilates instructor in both mat work and reformer, she is enthusiastic to open this up to others too.