GLENDA PETERSEN

Glenda understands first-hand the enormous benefits of Pilates.

After being involved in a serious car accident in 1987, which resulted in spinal and neck injuries, Glenda was told that she would never be able to participate in the sporting activities she had previously enjoyed, such as canoeing, running, cycling, hiking and other outdoor activities.  She was on permanent pain medication and felt frustrated and depressed.

In 1999 she heard about Pilates and began to train (as a client);  within three months she felt her whole life had changed, she had lost the weight that had piled on, was pain-free, had great strength and started to do the things she once thought had gone forever.  At that stage, Glenda was working as a project manager and decided to follow her passion for Pilates:  if she could feel this good, she wanted to make a difference to others’ lives, as well.

In 2002 Glenda began her studies and has been attending Pilates courses ever since to deepen her knowledge of this physical therapy.  She works on Reformers, Cadillac/Trapeze, Ladder, Barrel, Combo Chair, Pedi-Pull, Spine Corrector and various other small pieces of equipment including Sebecs.

She has taught people from all walks of life, aged from 10 to 70 years old, and believes:  ‘The time is always right to start.  Everyone is different and we all have our own goals.’  Glenda believes she can help you achieve your highest potential in a sensitive but challenging, fun but professional environment.  ‘We need to enjoy what we do,’ is her philosophy.

Glenda is also qualified as an NLP practitioner, and teaches people how to identify and change behaviour patterns.  (As she puts it, ‘Why do the same things and expect to get different results…?)  She is also a certified Doula, helping mothers to achieve healthy and happy births.

Glenda’s interests include reading, meditation, travelling and learning about other cultures and places.  She has also done her Sailing Deck-Hand course and last year walked from France to Spain, on the Camino.

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