Welcome to my happy place!
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Fonnie. xo
My story
Not too long ago I was an Executive Assistant at CEO level.
But long hours in the car and on the job affected my health and wellbeing.
I first encountered Pilates in 2013, and truly found a form of exercise that I loved so much I looked forward to going. One instructor, in particular, impressed me with her delivery, energy and kindness.
I wondered what it’d be like to be an instructor, then dismissed the idea as impossible.
In 2018, when my commute hit 1.5 hours (each way!) I decided something had to change.
So, I gave up all the fiscal rewards to regain my fitness and work out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.
I was into sport from very young. Tennis at 10. Cross country at 11. Ice skating at 12. I left school to pursue a career as a professional tennis player.
I did Aerobics and Step in the 80s and Pump in the 90s.
In 2019, I got a personal trainer and doubled down on Pilates. In 6 months, I regained the fitness I’d enjoyed 20 years ago. Then I kept going.
This gave me the confidence to pursue a career as a Pilates instructor so I invested in a Cert IV at Breathe Education.
To complete my course I had to teach for 40 hours, so I asked friends to join me on the mat. Their feedback made me realise I was on the right path, and how valuable this work is. Many are now loyal clients.
I’m so grateful for their support.
Now, instead of sitting in morning traffic, I teach classes and walk with my partner and dogs.
Preparing and teaching Pilates makes me so happy and doing it online from my dedicated home studio is incredible.
As I build my new life, I strive to be a better person. I went pescatarian, then vego. I’m looking at my diet with a nutritionist. I’m learning all about the body and its processes. Finding out where my food comes from. Reducing plastic, buying less, being mindful, feeling grateful, living in the moment – for that’s all we have.
I used to fall in love with pink, sparkly party dresses and high heels. Now it’s crop tops and grippy socks!
My Pilates journey has made me look at myself and my choices, overcome my fears, trust the universe and receive generosity from others. All of this I bring to Get Real Pilates and my amazing clients.