My pilates journey
After experiencing chronic, dehabiltating back pain from early 2004, an MRI identified that I would require an operation to remove part of my disc that was impinging the nerves near my spine. In 2005 after having back surgery, my Osteopath recommended I try Pilates as a way of regaining my strength and mobility. Overwhelmed by the speed of my recovery and the reduction in pain once Pilates was introduced into my rehabilitation programme I made Pilates a regular part of my routine.
In early 2009 after funding for the role I worked as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate came to an end, I decided to complete my Pilates teacher training so that I could pass on the benefits that I had found for my own body and Mental Well-being to others.
A Brief History of Pilates
The Pilates Method (originally called Contrology) originates from the work of the late Joseph Pilates, who was born in 1880 near Düsseldorf, Germany. He was a frail child and turned to physical fitness programmes to improve his body image. In the war years he was interned because of his nationality. During this time he developed a fitness programme for his fellow internees in order to maintain their health and fitness levels whilst being held in confinement – he always claimed that his regime was the reason why not one of these internees died from the influenza epidemic that killed thousands in 1918!
Pilates today is taught in several forms, directly reflecting the legacy of Joseph Pilates.
About Body Control Pilates
Body Control Pilates are proud to play our part in the realisation of Joseph Pilates dream that his method would one day be available to everyone. Body Control Pilates offers a comprehensive programme of exercises for both mat and apparatus work. They are adapted from the ‘classical’ exercises developed by Joseph Pilates. We believe that many of these classical exercises are often not suitable for the average person and the average body. In order for someone to work safely and effectively and to gain the full benefits of Pilates, these classical exercises should be broken down to establish good movement skills upon which to progress towards the more advanced work. This is the essence of the Body Control Pilates Method.
Formal Qualifications
Mat work
Pelvic health
Apparatus
Becki holds a Level 3 Body Control Pilates Matwork Qualification which included 13 tuition days, anatomy exams, 50 hours of practice teaching, and a final teaching exam.
Apparatus
Pelvic health
Apparatus
Becki has completed training on the Reformer, tower, ladder Barrel, & Wunda Chair and taken the Reformer examination with Body Control Pilates.
Pelvic health
Pelvic health
Pelvic health
Becki has completed a 6 month mentorship to become a Whole Body Pelvic Health Master Teacher. She is also an Adore Your Pelvic Floor Coach.
Menopause
Pelvic health
Pelvic health
Becki has completed the 'Evergreen' 3rd Age Woman Menopause Transition Certification, and the Body Control Pilates menopause course.
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Becki has completed additional training, workbook, and case study in low back pain and received a Level 4 Qualification awarded by Active IQ and ratified by Ofqual.
Osteoporosis
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Becki has completed additional training, workbook, and case study and holds a Pilates for Bone Health Qualification awarded by Active IQ and ratified by Ofqual.
Older Adults
Low Back Pain
Hypermobility
Becki has completed additional training, and received a Level 3 Qualification in Physical Activity and Health Considerations for the Older Adult.
Hypermobility
Low Back Pain
Hypermobility
Becki has completed additional training, and passed an assessment that demonstrates her understanding of working with hypermobile conditions.