About New Leaf Pilates

I am Lou-Anne Howie and I have always believed in leading a healthy lifestyle. I 'discovered' Pilates after developing sciatica following the birth of my second son in 2003. Pilates was a revelation, I loved the way the Pilates exercises started off quite simply and progressed according to my ability to perform them. My passion for Pilates grew and I qualified as a Pilates instructor through Future Fit in September 2007.

The 'New Leaf' signified a change in career direction and an opportunity to do something I love on a daily basis.

I successfully ran Pilates mat classes in Malvern and Gloucester in the UK and worked with clients on an individual basis until I moved to the Isle of Man at the end of December 2009. I am looking forward to providing a positive Pilates experience to people primarily living in the South of the Isle of Man.

Continued professional development is really important to me and so I regularly attend a weekly Pilates class and practice Pilates at home. I also attend relevant Pilates training sessions in the UK to ensure my skills remain current and my knowledge up to date. I hope to start my Pilates Equipment training during 2010.

As a mom of two I also regularly practice Pilates with my two sons and am hoping to run some Pilates sessions in school in the near future.

Qualifications

OCR Level 3 in Teaching Exercise and Fitness - Mat Based Pilates
Future Fit - Mat Based Pilates,
Future Fit - Pilates Progressions
Futurer Fit - Advanced Matwork
Powerhouse Pilates - Pilates Pre-Post Natal
Full Member of Register of Exercise Professionals (R0045410)