"If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young." Joseph Pilates
Qualifications:
- Functional Reformer Training
- Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
- Ten Academy
Favourite Exercise:
The Teaser! It demonstrates strength, flexibility, control, and balance. All of these are successfully executed with precision, control, and mind-body connection throughout the entirety of this exercise.
Florence is a devoted Certified Pilates Instructor with a profound passion for helping others. Born and raised in Turkey, she has always been extremely passionate about health, wellness, and the human body. Sport has always been a huge part of her life. She played a variety of sports growing up, but focused mostly on volleyball.
She began practising Pilates at the young age of 15 and quickly discovered its efficacy in injury prevention and recovery. This early introduction deepened her love for the exercise method, solidifying its place in her heart. Florence is a firm believer in ‘Exercise is Medicine’, recognizing it as a fundamental element that boosts not only physical health but also mental and emotional wellbeing. She believes in the transformative power of Joseph Pilates’ method, Contrology, which empowers individuals to strengthen, heal, and realign their bodies from within. In her sessions, Florence places emphasis on creating a supportive and motivational environment. Her keen eye for alignment ensures you learn about your body and become more self-aware. This increased awareness carries over into daily life, leading to improved posture and reduced muscle tension and soreness.
Outside the studio, Florence is a dedicated photographer, capturing moments that inspire and reflect her unique perspective. Her love for photography is matched only by her passion for healthy living. She enjoys creating and photographing new, nutritious recipes, sharing her love for cooking and baking with others.