Finding Strength, Healing and Mobility with Pilates Fiona Hurley (B. Kinesiology, B. Education) had been a high school teacher for 20 years (Physical Education, Spanish and later as a guidance counsellor) before deciding on a career change. “I had always taught physical activities (pilates, yoga, fitness training) outside of my role as a high school teacher, and loved dance, martial arts, running and yoga. I discovered pilates after a spinal injury made my usual workouts too challenging. From my first session, I was hooked. It strengthened my body, protected my joints, and helped me heal while still giving me a dynamic workout. Pilates also carried me through pregnancy and health challenges, helping me stay strong and feel good.” Fiona has certifications for BarreBody Pilates, Reformer and Mat, YTT 200 and with Yoga Alliance Canada. Fiona says she really loves working with people one-on-one to help them feel good in their bodies and that led her, about a year ago, to open Pilates with Fiona in her home studio, where she offers private and semi-private sessions or for groups of up to four. “Fitness can be intimidating,” she reflects, “especially if you’ve been away from physical activity for long periods of time, whether due to injury, parenting or other responsibilities, etc. I strive to help put people at ease and feel comfortable starting from whatever point they are at, and progressing from there. The response has been great.” “People often feel that they have to already be in great shape and really flexible to use the Reformer, a specialized piece of equipment that features a sliding platform, springs and pulleys to provide resistance and assistance, but in reality, it is very beginner friendly! On the Reformer, clients learn correct alignment for their body, and learn to move safely.” Barre Pilates that combines the strength of pilates with the mindfulness of yoga, and traditional mat sessions are also available.
Fiona has lived in Wortley Village for 10 years. “I love being able to walk to where I shop and visit. I enjoy the sense of community. I have several clients who can walk to my studio, which they really enjoy.” Learn more at www.london-pilates.com.
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The Reformer machine in the cozy in-home Wortley Village studio of Pilates by Fiona.
Fiona tailors each client’s sessions to their unique needs. “Some clients come to me for rehabilitation after being advised by a doctor or physiotherapist that pilates would support their healing. Others come to enhance their current workout routine and others because they know that they need to get active, but aren’t yet ready for group classes. I love the variety, and I do my best to make sure every client gets to work towards their own goals with each session.
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