Who Am I?

Hello, my name is Jo and I’ve been in the fitness industry for 16 years. I’ve been involved in fitness all my life competing in many triathlons and marathons.

My Pilates classes became very popular with great feed-back on feeling stronger more mobile, flexible and pain free!

So I decided to find a company that could offer level 4 back pain and gain more knowledge in this area.

I chose Body Control Pilates, I had to re-train in order to do the Level 4 back pain course, which led to my training in other courses such as: standing Pilates, older adult Pilates (covering strokes, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, knee, hip, shoulder replacements etc), Pilates in breast cancer rehabilitation and many more to come!

I am a member of the Body Control Pilates Association, this means that my knowledge is up-to-date with continued professional development points (CPD).

My aim is to help you achieve your goals however big or small and enjoy the benefits of Pilates.

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Qualifications

Diploma in Personal Training
PTI Foundation certificate in Fitness Instruction
Premier IQ Level 2 certificate in Gym Instruction
First aid certificate
PTI Fitness Trainer Award
Premier IQ Level 3 certificate in Personal Training
PTI certificate for Health and Fitness
PTI certificate in Sports Massage
Premier IQ Level 3 certificate in Sports Massage
PT business certificate
Spinning certificate (beginners to advanced)
OCR Pilates level 2
CYQ Pilates level 3
Modern Pilates back care certificate
OCR exercise to music
Choreography and conditioning certificate
BTS Body Attack instructor
BTS Body Pump instructor
BTS Body Balance instructor
BTS RPM instructor
Zumba certification
Float Fit instructor
Body Control L3 Pilates Certificate
Diamond pelvic floor specialist
TTP instructor
Pulse roll instructor
BC Pilates for osteoporosis
BC Pilates for the older adult
BC Pilates for breast cancer rehabilitation
BC Pilates L4 movement & adaptations
BC Pilates Intermediate
BC Pilates for performance
BC Pilates for golfers
BC Pilates for runners
BC Pilates for racket sports
BC Pilates for equestrians
BC Pilates for scoliosis
BC Pilates on the foam roller
BC Pilates with the band
BC Standing Pilates
BC Pilates L4 back pain
BCP Reformer qualified
BARRE Pilates method

I am now on my second course of pilates with Joanna and I feel so much better than I did six weeks ago. After being ill last year I was encouraged to exercise and pilates was a suggestion. Joanna’s class was nearby so gave it a go, and not regretted it once. She is very understanding that we all are not at the same levels and commits her time to our individual needs. Keep smiling Jo!
- Bev Muffet
Jo has helped massively with my back problems, she always has patience with everyone and sets levels to your ability, so you never feel left out. The weeks are never the same and she uses different equipment each week.
- Trina Doherty
Pilates with Jo has changed my life, I have been doing pilates with Jo for over a year now and I feel so much stronger for it, I am a horse rider and pilates has improved my riding, i feel in control of my body when riding and can isolate muscle groups more easily as I am more aware of my body and muscles. starting pilates with Jo was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself (& my horse!) highly recommend it! Thanks a million Jo! X
- Helen Kemp