Sonya McKee

Qualifications

  • VTCT level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat-Based Pilates
  • VTCT level 3 Award in Designing Physical Activity Programmes for Antenatal & Postnatal Clients
  • MK/ Drummand Level 4 Pilates Reformer Therapy Exercise Course
  • Bowtech Bowen Therapeutic Technique , Diploma of proficiency
  • Future Fit Pilates with Small Equipment
  • Future Fit Pilates for Common Orthopaedic Conditions
  • Feel Now Yoga, Yoga for Additional Needs
  • Spine safe Reformer Foundation & Intermediate

Sonya joined us to instruct on various mat based Pilates classes and reformer classes.

Sonya was a teaching assistant for 15 years, but she decided to have a career change.

Sonya said:

I’ve always been a very active person. At school I danced for Trafford and trampolined for the school team, and I went on to study Physical Theatre and Dance at college and university. I then took a break for a few years to bring up my two lovely boys.

During this time I began working at a special needs school, supporting children with a wide range of needs, including complex learning and medical needs and ASC. Working alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists there gave me a real insight into how movement can support people’s health and wellbeing, and it’s where my love for this work began to grow alongside my hobbies.

After 15 years, I decided it was time for a career change and turned my hobby into my work. As they say, “enjoy your work and you’ll never work a day in your life”, and it’s true. I now feel blessed to be teaching Pilates.

With nearly 10 years of Pilates experience, I work with all abilities, including 1:1 rehab and prehab sessions, tailored to each client’s needs and goals. I love seeing my clients’ progress. It makes them smile, and that makes me happy too.

Pilates offers flexibility, mobility, co-ordination, strength, balance and healthy mental wellbeing. What more could you want from life? As Joseph Pilates said:

“The acquirement and enjoyment of physical well-being, mental calm and spiritual peace are priceless to their possessors.”

Pilates really can offer it all