More than just Pilates
I have a passion for health and wellness, believing that everyone has the capacity to feel happy and move with ease. My method aims to bring my clients back to the careless and freeing feeling we all had within our bodies as children, it is a process of ‘letting go’- focusing on the physical (often paired with emotional) reform. This is achieved by identifying those areas in the body that need attention, then releasing them and re-strengthening. My toolbox is vast, drawing on eastern principles of balance and nutrition, right through to the latest developments in medicine and body dynamics.
I empower movement and healing by teaching you how to create a connection with your body through Pilates, fascia training and eastern principles, including yoga and mindfulness. Functional medicine and coaching are integral pieces of my method for those that I sense may need support from these areas too.
Our bodies are always communicating with us, and any illness, dis-ease or limitation in the physical body is usually a message from the emotional body. In my years of teaching and through my own illness and various physical discomforts, I have come to learn that true physical healing and physical goals takes place only alongside emotional healing and understanding. Often just listening to the body is enough to promote healing, the past does not need to be bought to the surface in order to move forward.
Whilst I can make an educated guess which emotional ailment is creating a physical one, my job is to guide you to make a connection with your own body so that you can tap into the wisdom yourself.
What Does Working with Charlette Look Like?
All first sessions are free and one hour long.
The purpose of the free session is to find out if you and I are a good fit. If you think I am the person you would like to partner with to bring forth a change in your life that will set you free to reach your personal goals, and for me to gage whether I can help you.
What our first session looks like depends on your situation and goals. It might be online and we may only explore your goals while I get to know you a little, or it may be in person and also include a movement assessment.
I will work with you to tailor your plan- the length, intensity, frequency and whether you require coaching and movement therapy or just one of the two.
Functional Health Coaching
I guide you through the different stages of change to reach a higher level of health, wellness and happiness.
“A health coach is a change agent. Coaches provide the right kind of support, encouragement, and challenge to help people make critical lifestyle changes aligned with their health and wellbeing goals.”
Movement Therapy
My method is influenced by many principles, including Pilates, yoga and myofascial release. We work together to either unwind pain and discomfort and/or help you reach your sport goals.
I work with a huge range of clients, from team GB and professional athletes, to those with debilitating chronic illness and pain and everyone in-between.
Reformer Personal Training
The Pilates Reformer is a large piece of equipment that provides a lot of feedback with pulleys and springs. It can be used in both supportive and challenging ways, making it fantastic for rehabilitation and for assisting specialist sports and physical goals.
“The word ‘Pioneer’ comes to mind. Teaching a different approach to exercise.”
-MindBodySpriritSonia
“After a few classes with Charlette my back has caused me far less irritation, my posture has improved and most importantly: it feels healthier.
Charlette has a great way with clients, her instructions help you focus your mind and control your body’s movements. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking to heal a bad back”
-Matt, Tunbridge Wells, UK