Sutton Park Pilates

A Bit About Me

I'm Lucy Thirsk.  I was first introduced to Pilates after I had been seriously ill and had lost all muscle definition and some muscle control.  As part of my rehabilitation my physiotherapist strongly advised me to take-up pilates.  I was extremely fit prior to becoming ill and had never been to a Pilates class as I thought it was for older, unfit people - how wrong I was!  I enjoyed the classes so much and saw an immediate improvement in my muscle definition that I decided to become a Pilates Instructor. 

Prior to becoming ill I had spent the previous 15 years in the Army.  Please don't be worried by that, I find it has helped with my teaching skills to encourage clients to get the best out of the exercises.  Do not be afraid everyone works within their limits.  

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I qualified in 2010  as a REP Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor. I have since attended numerous other courses including, Comprehensive Pilates Equipment, Pre & Post Natal Programming, Small Equipment & Pilates Circuits, (to name a few).  

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Setting up Sutton Park Pilates has been my dream since I qualified. I love teaching, spreading my knowledge and love of fitness, and the benefit it has on everyday life. 

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My Qualifications:

Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Equipment Instructor

Pilates for Women’s Health Instructor

Pink Ribbon Programme - Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist

Mat Pilates - REPS level 3

Pilates Small Equipment (Small ball, magic circle, foam roller, bands, etc)

Pre & Post Natal Design

Pilates Circuits

Pilates and Scoliosis

Pilates and Shoulder Rehab

Pilates for Lower Back Care

Movement Strategies for Hypermobile clients

Pathokinesiology of the Upper Extremities

Pilates & the Brain

Pilates for Children

Balanced Body MOTR Instructor

TRX Instructor

YMCA Assessor

Sports Massage Therapist - Level 4​