Q&A With Meg
Pilates Training & Certification: Real Pilates Comprehensive Certification
Years Teaching Pilates: 4
Other Training & Coursework:
I’ve been a dancer for 26 years and have been teaching dance for nine years.
What Motivated You to Become a Pilates Instructor?
I was always under the impression that I was a relatively “in shape” and healthy fit person. I had some back and hip issues that I thought were just a normal part of being a dancer, but it wasn’t until I started doing Pilates regularly that my pain completely went away. I thought if Pilates could help me so much, I was certain it would help others as well. I was inspired by the fact that it could help anyone, regardless of movement background.
How has Pilates Helped You?
Pilates has personally helped me become a stronger dancer and has reigned in my hypermobility, ensuring that I am able to find my center by strengthening my core. It has also helped me become a better dance teacher by giving me language to talk about movement.
Favorite Pilates Exercise:
It’s probably a tie between Candlestick on the Cadillac because I love being upside down and it's always a challenge for me, and Short Spine because it just feels so good for me.
Proudest Pilates Teaching Moment:
I worked with a client who was an avid marathon runner and injured his knee during training. I met him after surgery and physical therapy. This client was very dedicated to his practice and worked hard in his sessions and we got him back to running. I really enjoy helping people do what brings them joy, whether that’s another form of fitness or simply not being in pain at the end of the day.
Who Is Your Ideal Client?
I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds and movement abilities. I’ve worked with dancers, younger clients who are professional athletes coming back from injuries, older clients with osteoporosis who just want to feel good at the end of the day, and pretty much everyone in between. I really like working with clients who are excited about what Pilates can do for them.
What Attracted You to Kinexology?
I am always interested in learning more about my line of work. I’m excited to have a group of instructors who have come from different backgrounds and have different approaches to the method to consult with.
How Do You Use Motor Learning and the Kinexology Method in Your Sessions?
I am proud to say that I was the first graduate of the Kinexology Method course What You Say Matters back in 2019. That course helped me to understand that while I was cuing clients through an exercise, they weren’t retaining the information I was giving them. Really honing in on what I say to clients and when I say it has helped me actually teach as opposed to simply instruct.
What Can Clients Expect From Working With You?
I strive to give clients a good workout, and hope that they walk out of the session feeling better than when they came in.