Certified Body Control Pilates Instructor and Lead Pilates Instructor at Causeway Pilates
Why I became a Pilates Instructor
Having been a primary school teacher for 10 years I decided after becoming a mummy of two beautiful children that full time teaching was no longer for me. Knowing the benefit of Pilates on my life, it was always something I was going to continue to do.
I loved Pilates and I loved teaching, so in April 2016, I made my first of many trips to London and started my training with Body Control Pilates, the start of my journey to becoming a Pilates Instructor.
I suffered from ongoing and painful postural related neck and shoulder problems and was recommended Pilates by my husband and physio Colin (Colin Coleman @ Causeway Physio). It wasn’t long after starting that I found I wasn’t experiencing the same daily pain in my upper back and neck and really started to feel a change in my posture in sitting and standing.
My life really changed through Pilates after my second child. I was experiencing ongoing pelvic pain and pelvic instability which had become more severe after my second pregnancy. The pain got to the point I couldn’t walk more than 100m without being in tears. As a mum with two kids dependent on my help I just felt helpless as I could hardly push a pram. I had been ignoring my pain up to that point but something had to change. Through 1:1 Pilates rehabilitation I was surprised how quickly I was able feel changes in my pelvic pain and how far I could walk. Every week I became stronger and able to do more. After 6-8 weeks of regular daily exercises (it didn’t take that long I just had to set aside 10-15 minutes and take some ‘Me Time’) my pain was 90% gone and I could do everything I wanted to.
After a while I realised that the key to looking after my low back and pelvis was to ensure that was fit enough and flexible enough to cope with daily demands of being a mum! From then I started regular classes again and simply made it part of my weekly routine.
I have now been doing Pilates for over 10 years and have overcome each of these problems by strengthening and conditioning my body, core and posture. It has made a huge difference to my life, leading to me becoming a Pilates Instructor and I cannot recommend Pilates enough for everyone!
Why Body Control Pilates®?
Body Control Pilates is widely seen as a benchmark for safe and effective teaching of the highest quality. It was most comprehensive training I could find that placed equal emphasis on Pilates theory, anatomy, practical skills and client assessment. My training was thorough and as well as written exams, essays and teaching assessments; it included a long period of supervised teaching from the most qualified teachers in London & Northern Ireland where I got to observe, absorb and team teach before I was considered skilled enough to apply to take my final practical exam and become a Pilates Instructor. Only once I became a fully Certified Body Control Pilates Instructor, was I allowed to start teaching for myself! I completed my qualification as a Body Control Pilates Instructor in January 2017 and haven’t looked back since!!
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Our Pilates Team
As lead Pilates Instructor it is my role to maintain the highest standards of training for all our Pilates instructors. I supervise and train every instructor to ensure that you are being given the same level of attention and correction as I would provide myself. We have a fantastic team at Causeway Physio & Pilates and we are all driven to constantly learn and always improve.
“Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.”
Joseph Pilates
What Our Customers Say
Testimonials
"I have found that my left shoulder pain has reduced, I have better balance and better posture in everyday life. I found by starting at the basics I can understand and have been more aware of what I am actually meant to be doing. I will and have recommended Causeway Pilates to others."
10/10 rating from Nikki Crowe
"I find this class very good. I was in a previous Pilates class where I didn’t know if I was doing movement properly and the teacher didn’t get round to check on everyone. There is a Friendly atmosphere and I can ask Joanne questions without feeling foolish! I will and have recommended Causeway Pilates to others."
10/10 rating from Arvril Whiskers
"I started Pilates to lose weight, tone and relax. I have really enjoyed Pilates as it is relaxing. Jo is a great instructor, friendly and good fun. I have noticed a difference as I feel more toned and not as stressed. Thank you Jo, I will be signing up for the next set of sessions."
10/10 rating from Jaice Cassidy
"Having been to a large group exercise classes before, I was a bit nervous at maybe getting ‘lost’ is the group and then left to figure the moves for myself. But Jo’s classes are perfect, they are just the right size and Jo is able to still give individual attention when needed so that we don’t go wrong. I love this class. Even after just a few weeks I can feel a difference in my body, and my posture has improved too."
10/10 rating from Diane Rogers
"What can I say?…. Causeway Pilates is simply fabulous!!!
I have been through a considerable amount of stress & anxiety this year, and someone suggested Pilates as a way to do some endorphin-boosting exercise which didn’t involve throwing myself around a gym (which I felt way too delicate to face!). Jo has been so kind & encouraging, whilst also helping us to each find our individual levels of challenge & to push ourselves further each session."
10/10 rating from Emma Stewart
"I thoroughly enjoyed Pilates with Jo. She is such a knowledgeable, patient and fun teacher. I suffer from weakness in my neck and shoulder…this is exactly the right exercise for me to strengthen and balance my body. I can’t thank Jo enough!! Really enjoyed the atmosphere too…lovely people in every class. 10 stars!!"
10/10 rating from Tara Hoy
"I thoroughly enjoyed Pilates with Jo. She is such a knowledgeable, patient and fun teacher. I suffer from weakness in my neck and shoulder…this is exactly the right exercise for me to strengthen and balance my body. I can’t thank Jo enough!! Really enjoyed the atmosphere too…lovely people in every class. 10 stars!!"
10/10 rating from Annebell
"I would highly recommend Causeway Pilates, it was my first time trying Pilates and even though I maybe wasn’t doing the things the way Jo was, she is encouraging and I didn’t feel embarrassed one little bit!"
10/10 rating from Julie Leighton
