Brigette Aubery, Pilates and Spinning, Reflexology and Spinal alignment.

Brigitte has over 15 years experience in the health and fitness profession. As a health therapist her qualifications include that of Reflexology, Shiatsu, Indian Head Neck and Shoulder Massage and Spinal Alignment. In the field of fitness she initially trained as an aerobic instructor and coached and motivated runners and walkers through her management of two large Run/Walk for Life Branches in Johannesburg. Included in her fitness training is that of spinning instructor. Her Pilates qualification encompasses that of basic and advanced matwork, all pilates specific equipment such as the reformer, trapeze/cadillac and the wunderchair. She offers group classes and one-on-one private training, including personal training for individuals with special needs such as rehabilitation after injury, or conditions such as parkinsons and osteoporosis. Her experience includes training pregnant women, people who are recovering from surgery, with back and neck problems, scoliosis and older men and women. A number of her clients are golfers, runners, horse riders etc and their pilates programmes are geared to include exercises which are beneficial to their sport. There are times when therapy is more appropriate than an exercise session or a combination of massage, exercise and stretching is necessary allowing her to adapt easily to client needs. By combining her knowledge and experience of the human body and all its complexities through her training as a health therapist and pilates practitioner, she is able to offer an all-embracing approach to physical conditioning.