"I believe in the power of movement
and what it can do for you"
Carrie Fick, Pilates Instructor and Founder Barefoot4life
I'm on a mission to help people experience the joy of movement because I truly believe that when we move well, we feel great. The mind is a reflection of the body and the body of the mind. This is why Pilates is so great not only for our physical health but for our mental health too.
Are you a qualified teacher?
I decided to become a Pilates teacher after practising for 10 years and undertook the vigorous 2 year training through Polestar Pilates. Polestar has earned the reputation worldwide as the most scientifically sound Pilates curriculum, setting the standard in Pilates education. I love their holistic and modern approach which ensures that Pilates can be experienced by all safely and effectively and has the power to truly transform lives.
Any specialist training?
I am pre and post natal trained through the highly reputable Burrell Education, first aid trained and fully insured.
Why did you become a Pilates teacher?
Prior to becoming a Pilates teacher I worked in advertising in London and Bristol with a highlight being the Athens and Torino Olympic Games (have lots of interesting facts about the torches!). I love the essence of communication and how an effective message can trigger the desired behavioural response in a person. Something that's true of being an effective Pilates teacher.
I have always loved movement playing tennis to a high level when I was younger, but office life and thumping around on tennis courts left me with neck, shoulder and lower back pain, so I took up Pilates. It not only sorted out my back pain but it improved my posture and gave me hamstring flexibility I never thought was possible. It has since helped me to prepare and recover from childbirth (including a c-section and diastesis rectus) and train for sporting events, with success. I honestly felt like a well oiled machine when I did the Bristol 10km. Fluid and efficient movement IS entirely possible.
Teaching Pilates combines my passion for communication and movement so that I can help others to move better and feel great. As Joseph Pilates said "physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness".
Any ambitions?
My ambition is to help people to feel great through movement and I'd like to put more classes on in Southville so if you are interested in a specific class time let me know and I'll see if it's possible to set one up.
I'd love to get more involved in rehabilitation through equipment training, and am fascinated by NLP, The Franklin Method and fascia.
My dream though is to host retreats by the coast with great food and wine and maybe have my own studio, who knows? An open heart and mind is where it all begins.
Are you from Bristol?
I’ve lived in Bristol for nearly 10 years now and in Southville for 8. Prior to that I was in London and before that Sydney. I missed the Australian lifestyle and never thought I'd find a place where people felt truly proud of where they live. I love the culture, the diversity, the community spirit and the proximity to the mountains of Wales and the beaches of Devon and Cornwall. But most importantly, Bristol introduced me to a set of great friends and to my lovely Fiancé with whom I have 2 gorgeous girls.
Anything else?
I live for good food and wine, getting outdoors, having fun and try to be the best I can be.
If you want to find out a little bit more about me you can find me on instagram (Carrie_barefoot4life) or alternatively you can give me a call for a chat. I hope to hear from you soon.
Are you a qualified teacher?
I decided to become a Pilates teacher after practising for 10 years and undertook the vigorous 2 year training through Polestar Pilates. Polestar has earned the reputation worldwide as the most scientifically sound Pilates curriculum, setting the standard in Pilates education. I love their holistic and modern approach which ensures that Pilates can be experienced by all safely and effectively and has the power to truly transform lives.
Any specialist training?
I am pre and post natal trained through the highly reputable Burrell Education, first aid trained and fully insured.
Why did you become a Pilates teacher?
Prior to becoming a Pilates teacher I worked in advertising in London and Bristol with a highlight being the Athens and Torino Olympic Games (have lots of interesting facts about the torches!). I love the essence of communication and how an effective message can trigger the desired behavioural response in a person. Something that's true of being an effective Pilates teacher.
I have always loved movement playing tennis to a high level when I was younger, but office life and thumping around on tennis courts left me with neck, shoulder and lower back pain, so I took up Pilates. It not only sorted out my back pain but it improved my posture and gave me hamstring flexibility I never thought was possible. It has since helped me to prepare and recover from childbirth (including a c-section and diastesis rectus) and train for sporting events, with success. I honestly felt like a well oiled machine when I did the Bristol 10km. Fluid and efficient movement IS entirely possible.
Teaching Pilates combines my passion for communication and movement so that I can help others to move better and feel great. As Joseph Pilates said "physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness".
Any ambitions?
My ambition is to help people to feel great through movement and I'd like to put more classes on in Southville so if you are interested in a specific class time let me know and I'll see if it's possible to set one up.
I'd love to get more involved in rehabilitation through equipment training, and am fascinated by NLP, The Franklin Method and fascia.
My dream though is to host retreats by the coast with great food and wine and maybe have my own studio, who knows? An open heart and mind is where it all begins.
Are you from Bristol?
I’ve lived in Bristol for nearly 10 years now and in Southville for 8. Prior to that I was in London and before that Sydney. I missed the Australian lifestyle and never thought I'd find a place where people felt truly proud of where they live. I love the culture, the diversity, the community spirit and the proximity to the mountains of Wales and the beaches of Devon and Cornwall. But most importantly, Bristol introduced me to a set of great friends and to my lovely Fiancé with whom I have 2 gorgeous girls.
Anything else?
I live for good food and wine, getting outdoors, having fun and try to be the best I can be.
If you want to find out a little bit more about me you can find me on instagram (Carrie_barefoot4life) or alternatively you can give me a call for a chat. I hope to hear from you soon.
