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All members of the pilatesinverness team adhere to the highest teaching standards
and professional ethics and are subject to participation in continuous professional development where teachers are kept up
to date with the latest medical research.
Sarah, Anne-Marie and Claire are trained through The Body Control
Pilates Association, an international organisation specialising in setting standards for Pilates teaching and are
members of the Register of Exercise Professionals. Please visit www.bodycontrol.co.uk and www.exerciseregister.org for further details. Terri-Anne trained with the APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute)
and Karen with STOTT Pilates.
Sarah Hunt
REPS Level 4
L3 Pilates
Teacher, L4 Lower Back Pain, Level 4 Specialist Exercise Instructor
01309 690410
Covers Inverness,
Nairn, Forres, Elgin & Findhorn
Sarah has been a Body Control Pilates Instructor
since 2000 having come from a Dance and Fitness background. Since qualifying she has passed the Advance Matwork Certificate,
become a matwork Master Teacher in 2002 then Supervising Teacher in 2003. Further training courses and examinations enabled
Sarah to increase her knowledge in core stability work using all small props and the Physio Ball. Ante and post-natal together
with osteoporosis teaching techniques have also been covered. In the equipment studio Sarah is qualified to teach on the reformer
up to advance level and the use of the Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Barrels. Sarah uses Pilates to continue with her other passion
of ballet and does a twice weekly class for advanced “has-beens”!
L3 Pilates Teacher, L4 Lower Back Pain, Level 4 Specialist Exercise
Instructor Born and raised in Inverness, I came to
the world of Pilates from a career in Hotel & Catering management. Prior to this I had no experience in anatomy, body
works or dance. Due to a VERY heavy second pregnancy and consequent birth of my son which took its toll on my short frame
of 4ft 10in I discovered the need to 'find' my core. I started attending Pilates classes with Sarah Hunt in 2001 quickly
discovering the inner strength that this method talked of. Not only did I gain core strength, I left my class feeling elongated,
relaxed from the precision of breath and nourished from the brain's conscious involvement in training the muscles to make
precise and detailed movements.
I was so impressed with the improved wellbeing of both my mind and body that I
completed the Level 3 Matwork Teacher Training course with Body Control Pilates. Qualifying in 2004 I went on to study
the Intermediate and Advanced Mat work in 2005 and 2006 respectively. Numerous courses during this time include Pilates
for the Ante / Postnatal Client, Pilates for Osteoporosis, Pilates and the Swiss Ball and the use of small pilates 'props'.
I completed the studio training required to teach on the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Barrels. I never tire of learning
and passing on new found knowledge to my clients. Pilates is a journey on a road that has no end; practice, patience &
persistence are key but above all enjoy it!   Claire Muir
MA
Hons, REPS Level 4 L3 Pilates Teacher, L4 Lower Back Pain, Level 4 Specialist
Exercise Instructor I
came from a non-movement background having worked for 10 years in investment management in London. On my return ‘home’
I needed to re-think my career options. I touched on yoga and body balance and then came across pilates. As I learnt more
about human anatomy I became more intrigued by pilates, and after attempting the full classic mat soon realised the incredible
challenge pilates holds. Being overly flexible it seemed the perfect balance of flexibility and strength, and a very intelligent
form of exercise. I qualified with Body Control Pilates in July 2007 and have gone on to complete the Intermediate mat and
many courses allowing the use of small props within the matwork. My reformer training started in Oct/Nov 08.  Terri-Anne Sinclair
BSc (HONS) Physiotherapy, State registered Physiotherapist.
07733 062 356
mailto:terx10@hotmail.co.ukCovers Inverness
I have been interested in health and fitness since I was a teenager. I qualified
as a physiotherapist in 2002 and since have worked in the NHS where I have continued my post-graduate training, particulary
in the fields of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports injuries. I started to be aware of pilates during my physiotherapy
training but it wasn't until I was working that I started to read the scientific evidence around the use of pilates with
low back, neck and pelvic pain patients. To me pilates seemed like the perfect way to compliment my other physiotherapy treatments
such as mobilisations, manipulations, massage and other exercises. I completed my matwork training with the Australian Physiotherapy
and Pilates Institute in Feb 2011 and have since also studied pilates and the gym ball. I use pilates both alongside other
treatments and as a stand alone treatment depending on the client's need. I recently moved to Inverness from Wick and
am excited to be able to further my career both as a physiotherapist and a pilates instructor.
Karen Powell
STOTT PILATES Trained
Matwork Instructor, REPS Level 3, British Nordic Walking Instructor
07795
465 540
01463 221302 mailto:highlandpilates@yahoo.co.uk Covers Inverness and Drumnadrochit
Having
qualified as a STOTT PILATES Instructor in 2004 I have been teaching classes and individual lessons around Inverness and the
Highlands. I came to realise the amazing benefits of Pilates having experienced injury as an athlete (competing at International
level), and with hypermobile joints, now find I can not do without its support for my own body. Pilates has been life changing
for me. I am passionate about running, hill walking, cycling and swimming, and would not be still active in these sports had
it not been for the life changing movements of Pilates. As a mother, Pilates also played a vital part in re-gaining my fitness
and health after childbirth. I now use it as a complement to my own very active life.
I
am developing as an Instructor and recently completed the Active IQ Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Pilates (Level 3REP’s).
I have completed STOTT PILATES Training in Injuries and Special Populations (Jan 2010) and other STOTT courses using small
equipment such as Gym Balls, Magic Circles, Flexi-Bands, foam rollers, Soft Balls. Also training for Post-natal and Pre-natal
Pilates. Most recently I have been incorporating Standing Pilates in my classes, as a functional alternative to some Pilates
movements, within my classes.
I am also qualified as a British Nordic Walking Instructor
and have teaching small groups and individuals since 2010. Nordic Walking is a perfect complement to Pilates and brings people
to the outdoors, thoughtfully encouraging clients to think about their posture whilst walking with specifically designed poles.
With a technique similar to classic Cross country skiing it becomes a whole body work out, encouraging you to walk naturally,
creating a relaxed upper body and with less pressure on the joints of the hips and knees.
With
my passion for the outdoors, I have also worked widely as a Mountain Leader in the past. Leading groups of adults and young
people in the UK and abroad.
“I love the precision of Pilates and the ability
(through awareness of your own body) to achieve length, strength and elegance in your own body, through practising mindful
movement”
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