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Sole Movement

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A Bit About Me
I have spent over 30 rewarding years as a health care professional, working as a dental hygienist within the NHS, private practice, hospitals, care homes, and during my time serving in the Royal Air Force. I loved my career and was passionate about helping others- but early retirement beckoned in 2019.
I am Pilates instructor, MELT Method instructor, reflexologist and reiki practitioner.
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Pilates entered my life many years ago when I was recovering from a neck injury, and I soon realised that the benefits from Pilates classes also helped with my posture within my role as a hygienist. I quickly relied on it to keep my aches and pains at bay which enabled me to lengthen my career span in a physically demanding role!
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In 2010, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and a long arduous year followed of multiple surgeries and chemo. Again, Pilates came to the rescue and played a huge part in my rehabilitation, helping me improve function and mobility on my affected side. I also had regular reflexology throughout my chemotherapy, which I believe helped with the side effects of treatment. Since then I have trained in reflexology lymphatic drainage, which has shown to be extremely effective in reducing lymphoedema (swelling caused by fluid build up) after breast cancer surgery.
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I am passionate about helping others and sharing knowledge, so I decided to train as a Pilates teacher to add to my existing qualifications. I felt that Reflexology and Pilates was a fabulous combination of movement and complimentary therapy to offer those going through cancer or post cancer treatment, however long ago that may have been. I chose APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) as my training provider, as they offer a rehabilitation based training programme. Since then I have trained as a Pink Ribbon post rehab breast cancer Pilates specialist, and I'm delighted to offer a rehab service today for those who are struggling after surgery.
Today I work with both cancer and non cancer clients, everybody is welcome!
​I have been fascinated by the human body my entire life. I spend a lot of my spare time studying and watching webinars.
Qualifications and continuing professional development-
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Dental Hygiene DipHE
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First Diploma in Caring
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Level 3 Comprehensive Pilates Matwork (APPI)
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MELT Method Hand and Foot Instructor
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MELT Method Level 1 instructor
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Diamond Pelvic Floor (Cherry Baker)
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Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Post Operative Rehab (MBodies)
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Myofascial Release (MBodies)
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Clinical Somatics Level 1 and 2
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Osteoporosis
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Scoliosis
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Shoulder rehab
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Diastasis Recti
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Loaded Flexion
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Level 3 Certificate in Reflexology Techniques (IIHHT)
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Reflexology Lymph Drainage (Sally Kay)
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Reiki First Degree
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Reiki Second Degree
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First Aid at Work Certificate (British Red Cross)
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Wake your body up (Gary Ward)
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Wake your feet up (Gary Ward)
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Movement series Module 1 (Gary Ward)
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Introduction to the Ixchel Method
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MASCED accreditation skin cancer early detection
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Plus many other short courses and certificates.
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Client Testimonials
Here are some lovely comments from my Pilates and Reflexology clients!