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Hi, I'm Suzie
My Story
Having previously been a primary school teacher, I unfortunately suffered a collapsed lung and became seriously unwell ending up in bed and later house bound for many years.
At the time, I was encouraged to try Pilates as a method to help alleviate my chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia symptoms, and amazingly I gradually began to recover. I decided to use my previous teaching skills and experience to become a Pilates instructor, and later expand my knowledge into a whole range of other movement therapies.
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I personally still have day-to-day challenges relating to my gut and energy levels, but with regular movement practise I keep my pain levels at bay, and I am hopefully an advocate and true example of how mind and body movement can support recovery!
Interesting facts about me
The little things you might not expect
I'm a cat lover, but always thought animals were a complete no no, due to my severe allergies and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) diagnosis. However, I was unaware until recently that the bengal breed are great for allergy sufferers and I now have a non-allergenic cat called Kezzie - she's a two striped rather than a rosetted bengal!
If you're coming to the studio you'll also be surprised to see that I have a rather large collection of over 400 variously sized rubber ducks. A trend that started many years ago, most of my rubber duck collection have been gifted from clients on their travels around the world - so, the challenge is on to find the next unique rubber duck!
Inside The Pilates Studio
My Pilates Qualifications and Experience
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May 2017 - Pilates Foundation – Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacements
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June 2017 - Anatomy in Motion – Gait Analysis and The Flow Motion Model
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July 2017 - APPI - Pilates for Spinal Surgery and Hypermobility
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Oct 2017 - Pink Ribbon Post Rehab Breast Cancer Certification
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Nov 2017 - STOTT Pilates – Zenga Instructor Foundation Equipment Course
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April 2018 - APPI - Know Pain Course
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Sept 2018 - Fitpro Live – Osteoporosis Workshop
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Oct 2018 - The Running and Movement School – Movement Re-patterning for Rehabilitation
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Sept 2019 - Polestar Pilates – Chronic Illness – The Impact on Movement and Health
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Oct 2019 - The Running & Movement School – Certified Running Technique Specialist
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Nov 2019 - Polestar Pilates – Bring the Foot Back to Health – Joseph Pilates Original Foot Equipment
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Nov 2019 - STOTT Pilates - Symposium Workshops
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Jan 2020 - Anatomy in Motion – Lower Body Workshop
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Oct 2020 - Bradcliff Breathing Method – Bradcliff Level 1 Course
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Dec 2020 - Psychological Fitness Academy – Certified Psychological Fitness Specialist
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Dec 2020 - APPI - Pilates Wheel
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Feb 2021 - WALX Diploma – Fitness and Nordic Walking
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Dec 2022 - STOTT Pilates – Beyond the Biomechanical Principles
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Feb 2022 - Hypervibe – Foundational Training Course
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Mar 2022 - Menopause Awareness for Pilates Teachers, with Dinah Siman
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Apr 2022 - Chronic Pain Course with Jeannie di Bon (Zebra Club Founder)
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Apr 2022 - STOTT Pilates – Essential Matwork on Stability Cushions
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Aug 2022 - Anatomy in Motion – Flow Motion Model revisited
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Sept 2022 - SuperBrain Cognitive Behaviour Training
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Oct 2022 - Buteyko Breathing Method
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Nov 2022 - STOTT Pilates – Symposium Workshops
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Jan 2023 - EDS ECHO Fundamentals of Integral Movement Method (IMM)
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Feb 2023 - Polestar Pilates – Comprehensive Transition Course
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Oct 2023 - Black Board Foot Training
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Nov 2023 - STOTT Pilates – Symposium Workshops
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Jul 2024 - Consultant Qualification - RMTI Primitive Reflex Training
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Oct 2024 - Polestar Pilates - Critical Reasoning Course
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Nov 2024 - STOTT Pilates - Symposium workshops
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Dec 2024 (+ onwards 2025) Whole Pelvic Health training with Claire Sparrow
