Who is Reform Barre & Pilates?

Dena was first introduced to Pilates in 2004 at her local fitness studio. Seeing & feeling the benefits of regular Pilates, she decided that after 10 years as a trauma nurse it was time for a change in direction – to continue to improve peoples’ well-being, but in a preventative fashion as opposed to patching them up.

 

Dena followed through on her commitment and pursued her passion by becoming a qualified instructor, successfully completed with the highly regarded STOTT PILATES® discipline. STOTT PILATES® is known as the ‘professional’s choice’ in Pilates instructor training and education. STOTT PILATES® is Canadian, with its headquarters in Toronto, but with a global presence across 118 countries.

 

Dena’s teaching experience has been with a wide breadth of experience from beginners to those with more advanced capability. But regardless of level, Dena develops tailored & innovative individual programs to ensure that clients achieve their personal goals.  Dena’s classes are varied, dynamic & challenging.

 

Dena has recently returned to UK from Australia, where she ran her own Pilates Studio, teaching a variety of Pilates based classes including mat Pilates with Props, Reformer, Prenatal Pilates & mums with bubs, as well as bootybarre®.  Dena has also had a period living in the Middle East with her family. There, she worked at one of Saudi Arabia’s leading fitness studios where she was the lead Pilates instructor.  The clientele at this studio included members of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family & members of the international diplomatic community.

 

Constantly keeping abreast of latest developments in her field, Dena came across the barre discipline. Fun, cardio, great results & with the discipline of Pilates as their foundation, barre classes bring another dimension to Dena’s workout programs.  Dena is qualified as both an Xtend Barre™ &  bootybarre® instructor.

 

As evidenced by the following schedule of training courses, Dena is a big believer in continuous professional development. By attending the latest training courses, such as booty barre®, Dena ensures that at Reform Barre & Pilates she offers the latest in cutting edge exercise.

 

TRAINING COURSES:

• STOTT PILATES® Intensifying Essential Reformer

• STOTT PILATES® Total Barre Modifications for Pre & Post Natal

• STOTT PILATES® Core Distance Running Workshop Lvl 1

• STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning on the Arc Barrel

• STOTT PILATES® Prenatal Pilates on V2 Max Plus Reformer

• STOTT PILATES® Reformer for the Older Client Lvl 1

• STOTT PILATES® Equipment Programming for Breast Cancer Rehab

• bootybarre™ Sculpt Workshop

• Disclosure & Barring Services check (DBS)

• Centre for Womans’ Health Pre/Postnatal Pilates Specialised Program

• STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning on the V2 Max Plus™ Reformer Lvl 2

• STOTT PILATES® Reformer Intervals on Accessory Boards: Ideal for Teens

• STOTT PILATES® Matwork Flow with Weights

• STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning on the Mat

• STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning on the V2 Max Plus™ Reformer Lvl 1

• STOTT PILATES® Prenatal on the Reformer

• bootybarre® Certification

• Xtend Barre ™ Stick Certification

• Xtend Barre ™ Certification

• STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor – Matwork & Reformer

• STOTT PILATES® Advanced Reformer Course

• STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning on Stability Cushions

• STOTT PILATES® Prenatal with Stability Ball & Flexband

• STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Interval Training

• STOTT PILATES® Advanced Matwork Course

• STOTT PILATES® Injuries & Special Population Course

• REVIVA Apply First Aid & CPR Certificate

The Studio

 

The studio space at Reform Barre & Pilates is fresh, light & bright with professionally fitted ballet barres & air conditioning- all to make for a lovely space to work out in