ABOUT CARMEL
My Passion for Pilates
For me, teaching Pilates is more than a business. I'm passionate about seeing people experience the benefits of this unique exercise method.
Understanding and Appreciation of Physiology: I ensure people are given a one-to-one induction and understand how Pilates works on the body.
Restoring and Correcting: Pilates helps improve flexibility and stability, leading to a more efficient and functional body.
My Journey to Becoming a Pilates Instructor
Ten years ago, I became a Stott Certified Pilates Instructor. Initially, I incorporated Pilates to support my work as a Clinical Massage Therapist, but I soon realised its potential to improve overall well-being.
My experience as a Clinical Massage Therapist combined with my passion for teaching allows me to deliver Pilates in an enjoyable yet effective way.
Why Choose Me?
If you're looking to improve your strength, flexibility, and body awareness, Pilates can help. My athletic background in endurance triathlon and completing Ironman is reflected in my teaching style. I can help you discover your potential and train your body to become efficient.
Pilates is about more than just physical exercise; it's about mind-body intelligence. I will guide you through the five basic Pilates principles and perform a postural analysis to personalise your experience.
Let me help you overcome limitations and achieve your fitness goals. Regardless of your age or athletic background, Pilates can offer significant benefits.
Stott Pilates
Stott Pilates is a contemporary approach to the original Pilates method, developed by Moira and Lindsay Merrithew. It focuses on a holistic approach to fitness, emphasising core stability, proper alignment, and controlled movements.
By incorporating modern principles of exercise science and rehabilitation, Stott Pilates offers a safe and effective workout suitable for individuals of all fitness levels. The benefits of Stott Pilates include improved posture, increased flexibility, enhanced core strength, and better body awareness.
Additionally, Stott Pilates can help alleviate back pain, prevent injuries, and promote overall physical and mental well-being. Whether you're looking to sculpt a leaner physique, recover from injury, or simply enhance your fitness routine, Stott Pilates offers a versatile and rewarding approach to achieving your health and wellness goals.
Stott Pilates is highly effective for sport rehabilitation due to its focus on core stability, alignment, and controlled movements. By emphasising proper alignment of the spine and joints, Stott Pilates helps correct faulty movement patterns and reduces the risk of re-injury, while its controlled approach allows for safe targeting of specific muscle groups without strain.
The exercises can be easily modified to accommodate individuals at various stages of rehabilitation, and the mind-body connection fostered by Stott Pilates enhances awareness of one's body, aiding in identifying weaknesses and promoting healing.
