About Me
Hi, I'm Lorna.
When I was diagnosed with Osteopenia (the onset of Osteoporosis) I turned to Pilates to increase bone density, strengthen bones and improve balance and core strength, all conducive to preventing future falls and breaks. I discovered that the Pilates method offered so much more, it gave me a valuable insight into how my body works, improving and changing postural alignment habits, toning muscles and increasing flexibility. I have never looked back!
My passion for Pilates grew as I started to understand the methodology behind it. I then witnessed my father slowly give up, sitting in a chair day after day, in the end he lost the mobility of his legs, and through immobility developed a bed sore, resulting in septicaemia and his passing. If only he had kept moving!
This further fuelled my passion to get others moving, so much so, I trained to become a fully qualified Pilates Instructor, specialising in exercise for older adults. I gave up my job as a Customer Services Director in London and moved to Plymouth to focus solely on teaching.
I am passionate about encouraging people to move their bodies in a safe and correct way so they can truly benefit from exercise and achieve their goals.
Qualifications
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Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates
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Level 3 Adaptation to Exercise for Older Adults – specialising in Pilates
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Level 3 Adaptation to Exercise for Pre and Postnatal Clients - specialising in Pilates.
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Qualified Pilates for Common Orthopaedic Conditions Instructor
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Purestretch Instructor
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Member of CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
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Parkinsons Awareness for Exercise Professionals
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Level 3 Nutrition to Support Physical Activity
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Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referrals
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Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activities and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain
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The Biomechanics Method – The Fundamentals of Corrective Exercise
Testimonials
You can check out some of my clients testimonials here.
