I know that being active and staying healthy changes lives. I know because I have experienced injuries and illnesses, I have felt what it's like to be physically unable. I have experienced what this does not only to your physical health, but your mental and emotional health as well. When we take care of our health everything changes. We show up differently in the world. We make better choices for ourselves, we gain confidence and connection to who we are. We then behave kinder to those around us, family, friends, even the strangers we interact with on a daily basis. Pilates helps us build awareness of our bodies, it forces us to focus on mind body connection when we practice it. Pilates builds core strength, which is essential to all movements in daily life. It promotes mobility in our joints and flexibility in our muscles which are crucial for the health and longevity of our bodies. After teaching fitness full time for over 10 years I can confidently say I have worked with a large population of clients with various needs and abilities. Witnessing how Pilates has positively impacted so many lives, building confidence and seeing students accomplish their goals is what drives me to continue sharing this practice. My hope is to reach as many individuals as possible and support you in living a healthier happier life.
Dancing has been my passion my whole life, dancing and performing is my way of communicating. It's how I connect to myself, my greater power, and how I express myself to others. I studied dance as a child, ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary styles. A classic competition kid, traveling, performing, sparkly costumes, make up and false eyel
Dancing has been my passion my whole life, dancing and performing is my way of communicating. It's how I connect to myself, my greater power, and how I express myself to others. I studied dance as a child, ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary styles. A classic competition kid, traveling, performing, sparkly costumes, make up and false eyelashes, loving every minute. I went to York University in Toronto studying dance, focusing on ballet and modern techniques. Attained a diploma from George Brown College Dance with a certificate of professional development from Canada's Ballet Jörgen. and completed a BFA in Dance from Simon Fraser University. I danced professionally in Toronto and Vancouver with contemporary dance companies and commercial styles. I have trained in Latin dance styles, participating in competitions. I also practice pole dancing and acrobatics. I absolutely love challenging myself with new styles and elevating myself physically. It would be erroneous to over look my work of dance and how it weaves into the movement modalities I teach now.
Yoga came to me in my late teens, a time when there was no stillness, in the midts of chaos. It brought me back to my body. It soothed my soul and calmed my mind. I practiced throughout my professional dance training. Yoga saved me at a time when I felt I lost it all. I broke my leg while dancing in a rehearsal. I was completely destroye
Yoga came to me in my late teens, a time when there was no stillness, in the midts of chaos. It brought me back to my body. It soothed my soul and calmed my mind. I practiced throughout my professional dance training. Yoga saved me at a time when I felt I lost it all. I broke my leg while dancing in a rehearsal. I was completely destroyed, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. When I was able to resume gentle activity in my recovery, yoga was the only thing that could connect me back to myself. Not being able to express myself as a physical person was torturous. When I was able to get on my mat and practice, this is what sparked the flame to want to teach movement. I thought, I can't be the only one who feels like this, and if I could bring this to someone else, to help them the way yoga helped me, that is important, and that is something I want to do. I moved away from Toronto to Vancouver Island where my Yoga Teacher Training journey began. I started with my year long 500hour certification with Modo (then Moksha) hot yoga. I became certified in vinyasa and yin and taught both hot and unheated yoga. Yoga is still what my mind and body crave in times of stress. The mindset of yoga is inevitably intertwined in all my practices today.
As a dancer conditioning was always part of the program. Looking back I had no idea that what I was practicing was pilates as a young dancer. I now have myself and many clients as proof, demonstrating the wholistic benefits from pilates. I began my fitness teaching journey with Pure Barre, a ballet and Pilates inspired work out. I became
As a dancer conditioning was always part of the program. Looking back I had no idea that what I was practicing was pilates as a young dancer. I now have myself and many clients as proof, demonstrating the wholistic benefits from pilates. I began my fitness teaching journey with Pure Barre, a ballet and Pilates inspired work out. I became certified in the Lagree Fitness Method, a pilates inspired work out performed on a megaformer. I learned from teaching thousands of hours, my joy for teaching students about their bodies, and coaching and training new teachers as well. The more I learned the more I realized there were gaps in my knowledge, that I was missing a large part of where Pilates fundamentally came from. I decided to complete my comprehensive training in Pilates mat, apparatus and therapeutic pilates with Pilates Process. I was then presented with the opportunity to help open a new Pilates studio in Vancouver, Core Community, and became certified as a Master Teacher Trainer with Body and Flow internationally. My passion for movement is enhanced when I teach teacher training. I love the excitement from new teachers and sharing the joy of knowledge. There is power in learning about your own body. I feel it is my purpose to support others in their own discovery of themselves.
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