Moving Spirit

I began working with Susannah a few years ago when I was struggling with the pain and misery of the limitations of 2 frozen shoulders. If you had told me that I would find a way to move without pain and feel strong, I would have told you it would take a miracle. This summer, I was able to go slalom waterskiing, and begin my next day with no shoulder pain. Woohoo. Susannah has the capacity to see through the body patterns and with compassion help you into movement patterns that will make you want to celebrate that miracles can and do happen.Thanks again to Susannah for making this 50 something hot rod not feel like she’s quite done!

Fourteen years ago I booked my first session with Sue. I wanted to strengthen my body and improve my mobility. At the time I had frequent inflammation and pain in my knees along with chronic back issues which combined often made walking or climbing stairs difficult for me. Her approach differed from other movement professionals I’d seen in that she regularly assessed my abilities before guiding me into actions. She made sure to work with me `where I was at’ encouraging `small steps’ and building from there. In the past I would often `overdo things or try too hard’ and injure myself when doing an exercise class or 1-1 session….that’s never occurred in a session with Sue!Over the years with 1-1 sessions, mat classes and daily exercise & mindful movement my body has strengthened and my mobility has increased. As I have connected more deeply to my core I move differently and as a result I seldom have inflammation or pain in my knees.I am truly grateful for Sue’s consistent encouraging support and guidance that has helped me improve my relationship with my body.

Susannah has given me hope. For three years prior to my first session at Moving Spirit I had been experiencing significant nerve pain in my right leg. After visiting my doctor, having X-rays and a CT scan, I was advised that the best way forward was for me to take up Pilates in order to strengthen my core.From the moment I met Susannah I knew she was able help me. She is a joy to work with, friendly, super knowledgable and deeply dedicated. Susannah has the unique gift to be able to listen, not just with her ears but also her hands. My immediate pain subsided after just a few sessions and I continue to improve under her wonderful care. I whole heartedly recommend her.

I was referred by a friend and Moving Spirit and Allison didn't disappoint. I like the process of the Pilates introduction and thorough assessment and program build. So far it's been an excellent experience and their classes are very flexible. Thanks

Sue is an experienced, knowledgeable, skilled practitioner. She has a great command of anatomy and the anatomy of movement. Through intuition and observation, she is very skilled at determining the issues your body may be dealing with and how to address those issues.Sue is very patient and has a gentle and sensitive approach. I have always felt comfortable and safe in her bright, open, clean studio. Whether the task has called for a gentle touch healing or a physical workout, I leave every session feeling better.

I have been working with Susannah for over a year now and have found her to be extremely knowledgeable about the body, very compassionate and patient beyond measure! With explicit imagery, she has helped me learn to release muscles that weren't serving me and retrain my core. I am very pleased with the direction I am heading and would highly recommend her as a teacher. I have been to many classes and practitioners and she is the best!

Six months after starting pilates classes with Allison at Moving Spirit, beginning with studio reformer sessions, switching to virtual mat classes during the recent lockdown, and now back in the studio with strict protocols in place, I am noticeably more flexible, stronger and far less stressed than before. Susannah and Allison have created an open, supportive, friendly and relaxed environment which, coupled with their empathetic, intuitive and expert instruction, inspires and motivates me. I just keep getting better and there is no looking back now...

Sue is a very experienced Pilates instructor who truly cares about your well-being. She teaches you to build a strong foundation so that you learn to move well in Pilates and in Life. She is a great observer. Her gentle approach makes her instructions easy to follow. Her inspiring attitude is contagious.

I have never been stronger, or felt better!I sought Sue's help about 10 years ago, for help with chronic low back pain, knees that were prone to swelling and discomfort, as well as for a shoulder injury.I had tried physiotherapy and acupuncture, to no long term positive result. With Sue's vast knowledge of how our body moves, and her intuitive skill in getting at the root of the problem, I have a much stronger and pain free back, knees that have regained their flexibility and bounce"