“Jacquie has been working with me for the last six months and the improvement in my posture and well being has been noticed and commented on by several of my friends.
I developed a scoliosis in my spine during my teenage years. I didn’t really suffer any pain at this time and it didn’t bother me much until I was into my 30’s. From then on I have been treated by physiotherapists and osteopaths, I’ve attended pain clinics for acupuncture and I’ve worn a tens machine and been on various painkillers.
Latterly I was attending a private physiotherapist every six weeks and taking 5 gabapentin a day. I had constant pain. It hurt getting in and out of the car. I couldn’t stand up straight from a sitting position and it was painful sitting down. If I walked for too long I started to bend forwards and couldn’t straighten up. Standing upright was very painful so I tended to stoop.
A chat with a neighbour about Pilates led me to Jacquie and she started working with me on a weekly basis. After only 4 months I was standing straighter and had better flexibility through my back. I was able to exercise every day and providing I didn’t overdo things I was staying pain free.
Jacquie has made a huge improvement to my overall well being and health in a very short space of time.”
“After only 5 classes I have rediscovered my waistline, wow! Who knew tiny controlled movements could be so effective. No more sweaty gym sessions for me. Jacquie puts you at ease and the time passes so quickly at each class. A bonus is having the online classes where I actually feel like Jacquie is in the room giving encouragement at just the right point when it’s needed! Bring on the next set of classes in August.”
“This is my first time doing Callanetics, I have done three classes and can feel the difference already, my posture has improved so much, also I had a knee operation about 15yrs ago, get lots of stiffness but low and behold that has now gone, it’s incredible!!!!
Also Jacquie is a great instructor, can’t wait for the next 6 week block of 2 classes a week 👏👏 bring it on.”
“You are a superstar! I absolutely loved my session and have been raving about to
everyone.
Thank you so much. Doing my core class has totally changed, I’m much more focused on it and wow my abs feel properly worked!”
“I thought I’d let you know that in this first block of Callanetics I’ve attended, my hips have reduced from a size 18 to a size 16. I’m amazed and delighted!!
I’ve enjoyed the class and feel so much better. Like some of the others in class my posture has improved and I’ve also more energy than I’ve had in ages! The classes are fun which helps me to actually go!! I’m looking forward to next term’s classes beginning.”
“I had heard of Callanetics but I had never done this type of exercise before and when I saw the FB ad for Jacquie’s classes… I said I have to try this!
The classes are held in a relaxed environment and the numbers are no more than 10/12 people attending, which is perfect for a new starter !
The small pulse movements of Callanetics are tougher than what I thought but wow, are they effective! No pain no gain.
Jacquie is very welcoming, friendly and professional and will ensure that all of her clients are doing okay and will give adjusted exercises for anyone that needs this for health or injury reasons. The class is motivating, varied and the 50 mins fly by. I am looking forward to the next block of classes in August.”
“Last weekend for the first time in ages I wore a very tight top and jeans and felt brill. Thank you so much!”
“I have lost inches from my hips and waist. A former work colleague said I looked 10 years younger, plus I’ve worn a mini skirt for the first time in 15 years! Getting loads of compliments!”
“I was referred to Jacquie by my Physiotherapist. I had been suffering from Tennis Elbow and Sciatica for many months and was told that Pilates could help.
After only a few classes, I started to notice that I had less pain in my right arm and my Sciata was beginning to alleviate.
Before long I was able to resume going to Circuit Classes twice a week and running at the weekends.
Using her knowledge of Pilates, Jacquie has created unique workouts for me that have elements of BarreConcept and Callanetics thrown in for good mix.
My family and friends have all noticed the difference in my overall wellbeing.
Thank you so much “Jacquie Pilates” you are a miracle worker!
“I was initially recommended to Jacquie to assist with a nagging sciatica issue. After narrowly escaping the surgeons’ knife, Jacquie has certainly helped enormously and the sciatica is no longer a significant issue.
Furthermore, as a relatively keen golfer, the pilates, as instructed by Jacquie, has had a great influence on my golfing success. There is an endless stream of willing golf professionals (and amateurs!) available to assist with the technical aspects of the game of golf, but if the body isn’t flexible, there is nothing to help the core (pun intended) issue of golf: swing.
Additionally, a stronger body without flexibility is like bricks without mortar! Pilates is clearly a driving force behind improvements in very many sports and Jacquies’ skill in adapting her vast knowledge of pilates to specific sporting needs is exemplary.
The improvements to my golf ability have been significant, but benefits to general demeanour cannot be overstated: after each session one feels that bit taller and stronger and recently playing golf 18 times in a three week period was entirely manageable to a person the ‘wrong’ side of 50.
Jacquie, many thanks for all your help.”