
ABOUT/
SUSANNAH'S QUALIFICATIONS
"Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things"
— Joseph Pilates
Essential Somatics
Certified Essential Somatics Movement Teacher
Novato Institute for Somatic Research & Training
Module 1 - Dr Eleanor Criswell-Hanna
Pilates for Rehabilitation
Samantha Wood/Human Kinetics - Rehabilitation teacher
Pro Pelvis Teacher Certification - (Currently in training)
Core Exercise Solutions - Dr Sarah Duvall & Dr Anna Hammond
Contrology Pilates Method
Completion of the comprehensive Pilates Teacher training certification - Studio equipment/mat
Pilates Method Alliance & NRPT
Certified Classical studio/matwork Pilates Teacher
The Feet - Biomechanics/antatomy/pathologies/motor control & recruitment/assessment techniques/gait analysis/Pilates based exercises & hands on applications
Dr Suzanne Martin - Oxford U.K.
Rebecca Leone
Excel Certified
Sports Science Diploma
Kingsway College
Advanced Sports Science Diploma for Personal Trainers
City University, London.
Somatic Exercise Coach Level 1
Align Somatics with Tanya Fizpatrick
Somatic Exercise Coach Level 2
Align Somatics with Tanya Fizpatrick
Somatics for Scoliosis/Sciatica/Plantar Fasciitis/Neck & Shoulders/Chair based Somatics
The Somatic Movement Center – Sarah Warren
Buff Bones/Osteoporosis Course by Rebekah Rotstein
Instructor training – Pilates for Osteoporosis
Eric Franklin Workshop
The pelvic floor in three dimensions – Polestar (Diane Nye)
Eric Franklin Workshop
Happy feet, organising your dynamic base – Polestar (Diane Nye)
Analysing Scoliosis in Pilates
Erin Myers
Spinal Fusion & Scoliosis in Pilates
Erin Myers
Looking at the pelvis in two halves in Pilates
Nikki Chrysostomou at Tranquility Pilates
Adding Rotation in Pilates
Nikki Chrysostomou
Max Strom
Inner Axis workshop
James D’Silva
Garuda mat workshop
Thomas Myers
Anatomy Trains in Movement Therapy
John Stirk at Triyoga
‘What Lies Beneath’
Advanced workshop in sports massage release techniques
Mel Cash – London School of Sports Massage
Anatomy on cadavers : spine, spinal cord, CN, pelvis, pelvic floor/postural support muscles & anatomy of lower back pain
Imperial College, London
Bastyr University - Seattle U.S.A.
Cadaver lab training/dissection/anatomy relating to Clinical Pilates
British Amateur Weightlifting Association Teachers Award
B.A.W.L.A
Pre & Post Natal Personal Trainer Diploma
Y.M.C.A.
Leisure & Recreation Management Diploma
City & Guild
Bryan Kest Power Yoga
Yoga Teacher Training course
Holistic Massage with Anatomy & Physiology Diploma
I.T.E.C.
First Aid & CPR Certified
British Red Cross
Sarah Lo Yin Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training
Levels 1 and 2 (Yoga Alliance Certified)
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Rebecca Leone continuing education courses:
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Safety in spinal mechanics on the mat/Safe & strong teaching technique.
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The Historic Repertoire/Mat work progressions. ‘When basic feels advanced’.
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Hypermobility syndrome. ‘Contract/Relax fusion’.
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Classical Reformer repertoire, with focus on safe spinal mechanics/What is Pilates, how & why it works, explaining Pilates.
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Achieving Idealized alignment & stability using domes, elevator & wagon wheels/'Problem Solving’
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Floorwork Intensive.​
Workshops attended:
Paul and Suzee Grilley/Jo Phee/Sarah Powers/Gloria Latham/
Mimi Kuo Deemer/Kia Miller/Gurmukh/Laura Gates/Martha Peterson/Colm Mc Donnell/Eleanor Criswell-Hanna​​​
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Media coverage:
Featured in Marie Claire magazine, 2002 as ‘Personal Trainer to the stars’ Celebrity Personal Trainer interview.
