Studio

Natalie Allen certified and experienced polestar pilates teacher in west dorset

The Studio equipment includes:

Balanced Body Pilates equipment consisting of
The Trapeze Table
Ladder Barrel
Reformer
Chair
Arc
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NATALIE ALLEN – CERTIFIED & EXPERIENCED POLESTAR PILATES TEACHER

My Clients

I find teaching Pilates stimulating, challenging and rewarding. My regular client base ranges from those dedicated to sport and dance, to individuals merely wanting to strengthen or tone up. Others include teenagers with growth-related issues, patients with chronic conditions referred by Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, and GPs, and older clients seeking efficient movement strategies to help them perform daily activities with ease. I work with diverse ages from 13 to 93 but am yet to find a client for whom Pilates is inappropriate.

Certification

Certified Pilates Mat – Polestar Pilates
Certified Pilates Studio – Polestar Pilates
Certified – Exercise to Music
Certified – Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Neurological Pilates Therapist

Courses and Workshops Attended

Critical reasoning training – for rehabilitation, Polestar pilates.
Franklin Method – From Periphery to core – Thorax dynamics
Muscle magic – Toned and flexible muscles through mind body techniques
Advanced Gait
Back in control – Chronic pain
Personal development – Body aware Pilates
Understanding back pain – Hyperkyphosis
Understanding back pain – Scoliosis
Pilates and Osteoporosis
Pilates for seniors
Pre & post natal pilates
Basic Massage, Trigger Points, and Touch Skills
Pilates for neurological conditions
Emergency First aid

My History

I originally trained at The Italia Conti School of Performing Arts in London in the 1980s before launching my career coaching dance, movement and fitness. Over the following years, I came across countless exercise enthusiasts suffering strains, injuries and discomfort. Such issues were prevalent in those of poor posture. I wanted to know how posture and positioning affected the body during exercise and the impact and stress on weak, vulnerable areas could be combated.

So I refocused my attention on the anatomy of movement and extended my training at the internationally renowned Polestar Pilates in London.

That was 21 years ago and I update my training on a yearly basis to maintain the respected Polestar Instructor Certification.

I am fully certified and insured in both Mat and Studio Pilates.

CLASSES

NATALIE ALLEN STUDIO

ABOUT PILATES

“I took up Pilates to improve my posture and flexibility. Attending Natalie’s studio 1:1 lessons has definitely helped me. I am more aware of how I sit and stand and Natalie tailors my lessons to help with my particular needs. I have certainly become more flexible and stronger, with improved posture. After my sessions, I leave feeling stronger and more energised. I completely recommend anyone considering Pilates to contact Natalie for the best professional help around.”

– Fi H-