About Me & Pilates
About Me
Ruth Reid
Pilates Teacher (appi)
Starting out as a Sports and Massage Therapist, working in the health and fitness industry for many years alongside differing healthcare professionals, i myself developed a shoulder injury. I then discovered Pilates which helped me through the rehabilitation. This then lead me on to wanting to discover more, to learn and train in the method itself which also truly complemented my background and experience.
My focus and passion now lies in teaching, physio-based Pilates for all ages and abilities - (Mixed Matwork, Older Adult & Chair Based).
I also teach Pilates Apparatus (Reformer, Combo Chair & Small Equipment).
I have a specialist interest in and training for Neurological Conditions such as; (MS, Parkinsons and Stroke) and also Older Adult Exercise.
Experience includes working in a Pilates equipment studio and multi-disciplinary clinic work alongside Musculoskeletal and Neurological Physiotherapists and also Chiropractors.
My teaching and approach is taken from my clinical, physio-based Pilates training and experience so is therefore more specific and corrective in achieving personal requirements and outcomes.
Apart from having helped many people throughout my career, some highlights have been;
Visiting Joseph Pilates birthplace in Germany, meeting and training with various 'Pilates Elders' who actually worked with Joesph Pilates, teaching in the Middle East, working with two international Paralympic teams at the London 2012 Olympics, supporting and working with the MS Society locally and nationally to promote Pilates exercise awareness, and more recently locally in the community working with the National Trust teaching unique Pilates sessions and exercise events in the beautiful grounds at Stowe.
Passionate about Pilates being both a mind and body combined exercise methodology, i truly believe that it can be for everyone!
I am continually updating my professional development within the industry, fully insured and have local affiliations with other healthcare professionals all of which is the aim to provide you with a unique and personalised service.
About Pilates
Pilates is a mind body technique which teaches and emphasises all movement to commence from your centre, core stability. It utilises the body’s own strength, muscle flexibility, co-ordination and by creating a focused mind and body awareness.
All the exercises have been developed and originate from Joseph Pilates exercise method known as 'Contrology'.
A programme of exercises can be tailored specifically to an individual's requirements. Emphasis is on the quality of the movement and not the number of repetitions.
As a regular exercise it can have many benefits that include; alleviation of aches and pains particularly non-specific low back pain, an improved posture awareness, improved muscle tone and strength, strengthening of the pelvic floor and endurance muscles within the core, improved balance, both joint mobility and stability, supporting and enhancing the immune system, helping the digestive system, increased bone density, helping menopausal symptoms, relaxation and also great benefit for respiratory assistance with much focus around using the breath.
Pilates really does have something to offer and can benefit everyone of all ages, levels of ability and fitness, from beginners to elite athletes.
Many healthcare professionals recommend Pilates exercise. If you have any health concerns or injuries, it is advisable to seek advice from your GP before starting any exercise programme.
