About Natalie.
Based on the London/Kent border, Natalie has been studying Pilates for over 10 years. Former dancer, Natalie trained at Laine Theatre Arts and had a very successful career spanning over 15 years. She danced for some of the world’s biggest artists including Whitney Houston, Elton John, Take That, Robbie Williams. In addition to TV shows including The X Factor, Dancing On Ice, Strictly Come Dancing, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and Top Of The Pops to name a few.
Natalie then went on to assist some of this country’s top Choreographers on shows such as Surprise Surprise, Children In Need, Take Me Out and popular girl band, The Saturdays. It was during her time as a dancer that she discovered Pilates. Not only did she enjoy it and felt energised after practicing it, it also had huge benefits to her as a dancer. Increasing core strength and flexibility whilst not building bulk, but maintaining long, even muscle tone. She also credits Pilates for keeping her injury free throughout her career.
In 2012 Natalie decided to train as a Pilates Instructor with STOTT PILATES. Initially just training in Matwork Natalie, she soon realised that not only she loved how pilates made her feel, she also loved seeing the changes it made to other people. Natalie then soon went on to complete her STOTT PILATES Full Studio Certification (Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrells). Natalie continues to keep up to date with her training with regular courses and workshops. She has also completed her Pre-Post Natal training with BodyControl Pilates, as well as being a Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist with the Pink Ribbon Program. Since completing her Pilates training, Natalie has taught for Legat School of Ballet as well as various Pilates studios across London and Kent. She currently teaches Pilates in a rehab setting at Pure Sports Medicine, when she is not working from home, Natalie has worked with athletes, dancers and celebrities, as well as the young and old injured and healthy and is known for her attention to detail.
What is Pilates?
Developed in the early 20th Century by Joseph Pilates, it is a mind/body exercise system designed to optimise physical fitness in people at every level of physical activity. Pilates initially designed his ‘equipment’ to help rehabilitate bed bound prisoners of war during WW1 regain strength and mobility. When Joesph Pilates moved to New York in the 1920s, he soon established a devoted following from the local dance community.
STOTT PILATES is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by the late Jospeh Pilates. It includes the modern principles of exercise science, fascial fitness and spinal rehabilitation making it one of the safest and most effective methods available. STOTT PILATES exercises help both men and women of all ages develop optimal strength, flexibility, endurance and posture without building bulk or stressing joints.
