I love pilates and how it makes me (and others) feel.

I had struggled with back pain for a long time until I found pilates. I had a herniated disc from an accident and had sciatica throughout my second pregnancy.

The choices of classes or exercise seemed very limited until I discovered pilates.

From the first class, I loved it! I felt straighter, longer and stronger after every class. It helped me strengthen my core and so much more. It made me feel stronger in every aspect of my life. It helped improve my back but also improved my mental health. As a mum of two, this was my escape, time just for me: I needed it and it was good for me. I enjoyed the feeling so much that I did as many classes as I could each week and every part of my life was better for it. I recommended pilates to everyone as I knew how well it had worked for me.

I went to Valerie Hayes Pilates in Limerick for over ten years and recognising my passion for everything to do with pilates, Valerie regularly encouraged me to train and qualify as a pilates instructor. At the time I felt I couldn’t commit to the amount of time that would be involved, and needed to be available for my family, my teenage daughter and my son who has autism.

But the thought didn’t go away and after years of encouragement I knew the time was right for me. And so; after all the courses and exams here I am doing the job I truly love. I love working with people at the beginning of their journey and watching them improve week after week, feeling stronger and loving it.

I love sharing the enthusiasm of celebrating each achievement, from absolute beginners to advanced exercises or people rehabilitating from injury.

I teach classes @ The Pilates Studio Mungret (Valerie Hayes) where I teach Beginners Level 1, Mixed Ability Level 1 / 2 and Pre & Post Natal Pilates.

I have conducted courses of classes in pilates at the premises for organisations and companies including Allied Irish Bank and Shannon Rowing Club.

I also provide private one to one sessions for people who are too nervous to start out in a class situation or just want that one to one attention 

I am available for corporate bookings, sports clubs, gyms, golf clubs and hen groups.