Move and feel better with Anita Benoit Pilates

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I was on maternity leave with my second child when my work organisation went through a huge restructure, leading to me take redundancy. I decided I needed a career change that would not only be fulfilling, but would work around my young family. 

I was already doing Pilates myself after having ongoing back pain and found it really helpful. Despite having no background working in the fitness industry, only a love of keeping fit myself, I decided to take the plunge and train as a Pilates Instructor to help others feel similar benefits and I qualified in 2019. 

From the start I have felt strongly about making the exercises I teach feel accessible and this comes from my background (I have a degree in Youth and Community work and worked in Local Authority for many years). I have always felt passionate about helping people feel empowered and I believe in creating an environment where you feel supported and part of a welcoming community. From this, you will build strength at the pace that's right for you. As a qualified Mindfulness Teacher I offer a calm space for you to come back to yourself and finish my sessions with a short meditation.

 My relevant certifications are as follows:

• Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) Certified Mat Work Pilates Instructor 
• Functional Rehabilitation & Exercise Training After Stroke with the ARNI Institute (Action Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury). Level 4.
• Certificate in Mindfulness Teaching, Mindfulness Now (UK College of Mindfulness Meditation)
• Level 3 Pilates Diploma, Future Fit 
• Level 3 Award: Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes, Future Fit
• Course: Neuro-Pilates (APPI)
• Course: Kids & Teens Pilates (APPI)
• Course: Pilates for Common Orthopaedic Conditions (Future Fit)
• Course: Pilates and the Menopause (APPI)
• Course: Pilates and Mindfulness (APPI)
• Course: Pilates with small equipment (Future Fit)