Trained by Simon Low of the Yoga Academy, Sue’s style of teaching is safe and gentle yet challenging and dynamic. Her experience of STOTT Pilates and remedial massage and her training with Simon help her to ensure that all students are taught from a sound anatomical basis. Whichever style of class you choose you will leave feeling rejuvenated yet relaxed and more at one in mind body and spirit

A passion for teaching yoga and Pilates

I came into teaching late in life. I’m not the most flexible person on the planet. I have a little extra padding around my waist and my hairdresser performs miracles with my greying hair. I don’t like doing headstands or handstands. And no I can’t sit in the Lotus position!

I enjoy wine and chocolate and the occasional chippy tea. Does this make me a bad Pilates instructor or yoga teacher? My clients don’t seem to think so! In fact I think they like to know that I’m human!

I am truly passionate about what I do. I love my clients to feel comfortable at Body Nurture. It does not matter to me if they are not wearing the latest fashion workout gear. Or if they have two left feet, no coordination and no idea what Pilates and yoga is all about. The important thing is that they feel good about themselves after coming here.

It really is a privilege to use my skills as a yoga teacher, Pilates instructor and therapist to guide people towards liberation from the stresses and pressures of life. Even if it is only for the time that they are in class or a treatment. Thankfully this feeling of liberation soon spills over into daily life though!

I am always totally amazed by my clients’ achievements. I see people relax, come out of their shells and grow in confidence. I witness changes in body shape, in strength, stamina and co-ordination. I hear joyous laughter and see new friendships developing. I have observed complete stillness in mind and body.

My clients make these changes themselves. Body Nurture just guides them safely .

Sue’s Qualifications and training

2022

Gong Master Practitioner - CMA approved course with Sarah Gregg - Reiki Drum & Sacred Sound Inspirations

2019

College of Sound Healing Ceremonial Drumming Course with Mike Barron

2017

STOTT PILATES® Intensive Cadillac Essential and Intermediate

Essential Somatics HSEC L2 3 day training

2016

Essential Somatics HSEC L1 3 day training

STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning on the Arc Barrel

STOTT PILATES® Intensive Barrels Course

Chakra Aerial Yoga Restore and Relax teacher training with Aerial Yoga UK – Devi Kaur

2015

Mandala Yoga Ashram  3 day Mudra Bhanda retreat

Chakra Aerial Yoga teacher training with Aerial Yoga UK – Devi Kaur

STOTT PILATES® Advanced Reformer

Michael King Pilates and Movement weekend, Stockholm 12 hours workshop attendance

2014

STOTT PILATES® Stability Chair Essential and Intermediate

2013

STOTT PILATES® Reformer Essential and Intermediate

Pink Ribbon Program Breast Cancer Post Operative Exercise Specialist

2012

STOTT PILATES® ISP – Injuries and Special Populations

Yoga Academy Yin/Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Intensive

Just Jhoom!  Bollywood Dance Teacher

Yoga Academy RYT 200 Yin and Yang Yoga Teacher Training Intensive – Samui, Thailand

2011

STOTT PILATES® with Props

STOTT PILATES® Mat Work Essential, Intermediate and Advanced

STOTT PILATES® Pre and Post Natal

2010

Thai Foot Massage – Gateway Training

Reiki L1 – Gateway Training

Ear Candling – Gateway Training

Indian Head Massage – Samtosha Training

2009

Dynamic Alignment through Imagery workshop – Eric Franklin

iMove Freely – Biomechanics course – Group X Training

FUTURE FIT:

Advanced Personal Trainer

Pilates Mat Work beginners and Intermediate OCR 2

GP and Exercise Referral

Nutrition and Weight Management

Applied Nutrition

Psychology of Behaviour Change & Personal Training

Circuit Training

Torso and Core Training

2008

Northern Institute of Massage:

Sports Massage Therapist

Electrotherapy

Pre and Post Event Massage

Foot Dysfunction and Orthotics

Strapping, Taping and Bandaging

Baby and Pregnancy Massage

Treatment of Arthritic Patients

2007

La Stone Therapy – Hot and Cold Stone Massage

Myofacial Trigger Points – Northern Institute of Massage

2006

Remedial Massage Therapist – Northern Institute of Massage

1990

Therapeutic Massage – ITEC – International Therapies Examination Council