The Teachers

We are all trained through The Body Control Pilates Association, an international organisation specialising in setting standards for Pilates teaching. All members of the Association 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. Please see www.bodycontrol.co.uk for further details. We are all Members of the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 3. For further details please see www.exerciseregister.org

Sarah Hunt
REPS Level 3, 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”!

Anne-Marie Hulme
REPS Level 3, 07834 827 876
Covers Inverness
Email:annemarie@pilatesinverness.com

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 underwent my basic mat work teacher training with the Body Control Pilates Association in London. Qualifying in 2004 I went on to qualify at Intermediate and Advanced Mat work levels 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 Swanepoel
MA Hons, REPS Level 3, 07778 575 159
Covers Beauly, Black Isle and Inverness
Email:claire@pilatesinverness.com

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.

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