Becki
About me
With a passion for nature and wildlife from an early age, a small holding in Carmarthenshire was the dream location to move to with my family, which we did in 2016. After keeping many different animals in the first few years of living here we found our ideal residents, our herd of alpacas which are often in the fields surrounding the studios waiting to greet you when you arrive for your class.
During midlife I have noticed a dip in my energy levels and a difficulty sleeping that I have never had before. As such I am striving to find a balance which keeps me nourished, happy and healthy. When I am not working I prioritise spending time with my family, and being outside on the small holding. I also find joy in dancing, drawing, reading, and going to the theatre.
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.
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 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.