I'm Wellnes by Norah
a Pilates instructor
I trained under Monique Lavoie in Winnipeg and received my full STOTT PILATES certification in November 2021. I am certified to teach Pilates mat classes and classes on all of the Pilates apparatuses. I have also taken the Injuries + Special Populations course, which prepared me to work with clients with disabilities, injuries, and chronic conditions.
I first discovered Pilates when I was burned out from a punishing gym routine and needed a more gentle way to exercise. I started classes in the summer of 2008 and used the practice as both a full body workout and a way to heal chronic back pain. In 2019, after seven years in a demanding corporate career, I decided to retrain to be a Pilates instructor.
I have been disabled since birth and knew that I wanted to help other people with disabilities, especially those who felt marginalised, intimidated, or unwelcome in fitness or exercise classes.
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Private
Consultation
When you book a consultation, we’ll work together to create a customised Pilates plan. We’ll discuss your goals with Pilates classes, as well as your medical history and current concerns, so that classes are personalised for you. The price of the consultation goes towards your first purchase of Pilates classes.
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Online
Classes
Online classes require a mat and, if you have them, props, like a flex band, toning balls, or a foam roller. Classes are available for 30 or 60 minutes, depending on your preference. I will guide you through the workout and answer any questions you have, while addressing any pain and injuries that you are working with.
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In-Person
Studio
Book in-studio classes with me and use the Pilates equipment and props to get a full-body workout. I offer 1:1, duet, and group classes (up to three people) in-studio. Time is split amongst the Tower, Chair, and Reformer.
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On-Demand
Workouts
These short beginner-friendly workouts require little to no equipment and can be done on your own time. Each workout has a theme and addresses a specific condition or group of muscles. All workouts will reduce pain, tension, and stiffness.
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About Me
Five years on, I have helped hundreds of people manage their disabilities and heal their pain and injuries. I’ve built a community of 1.7 million followers on TikTok, and hear from people every day that they’ve started Pilates classes after watching my content and they’ve never felt healthier, stronger, or more comfortable in their bodies.
Pilates is a truly brilliant system of full body exercise that does so much more than just shrink your waist and tone your glutes – it gives you the strength, endurance, mobility, and flexibility to be so much more comfortable in your body and in your daily life, from carrying your groceries to going for pain-free runs.
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