During my second Maternity leave, I completed my Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Mat Pilates, and also my Level 3 Qualification in Ante & Postnatal Instruction with HFE, a leading provider of fitness qualifications. You can find out more about them here: https://www.hfe.co.uk/. I specifically chose to do the additional pre and postnatal qualification as I feel passionate about helping support pregnant ladies and new mums. It's an incredible time in your life, but also a rollercoaster of emotions and body changes. Pilates was so fantastic and beneficial during and after both of my pregnancies, so I wanted to be able to offer this to other ladies safely and effectively. I'm excited to be able to offer both adult and ante and postnatal classes.
I feel that you can always expand your knowledge, and I've recently completed a Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral so that I'm better equipped to work with clients with chronic conditions and will be able to take referrals from GPs and Physiotherapists etc. I've also gained the advanced Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity for the Management of Low Back Pain, and also Nutrition and Weight Management.
In June 2020, I completed two courses in Mental Health Awareness for Sport, Physical Activity & Exercise. One delivered by Mind, and the other by the Open University, to help me better understand the issues faced by people experiencing mental heath problems. The stigmas and barriers faced, how to overcome these, and how to encourage more people into physical activity as an excellent way of improving our mental, and physical health. I hope that my classes are already inclusive, but I feel this will help me ensure that everyone feels comfortable and supported in my classes. If you'd like to speak to me about attending classes with regards any concerns over your mental health, please don't hesitate to get in touch
I've completed my Emergency First Aid at Work training with The Red Cross. and I'm fully insured. I'm also fully DBS checked.