Testimonials

"I have done pilates with nadia weekly for about
three months. In this time I have had less
backpains and less strain in my shoulders and neck
than I have had for the last five years when I had a
back injury. Thanks to Nadias meticulous eyes I have
slowly started building up enough strengt to use my
body in a healthier way, and it makes a surprisingly
big difference in my everyday life!"
Emilie Siverten,  Architect

" One has to change ones life constantly according to new challenges,
thoughts, life- vision and preoccupations.
As a musician I have always paid attention to my body- that is- how it has
to function in micro - levels of awareness. Also the daily life of a
musician means that playing an instrument constantly confronts one by being
a mirror of ones sub-conscious. Nadia as an artist is aware of all this as
well as being a master of rethinking techniques of using the body. So my
pilates sessions with her are fascinating as we investigate and optimize
micro-levels of balance, muscle-memory, the science of using the body as
well as quite frankly awakening body flexibility and strength I had either
forgotten or never knew existed. She is a virtuoso, passionate and wonderful
teacher and artist and I am extremely fortunate to have met her and be able
to benefit on many different levels from her thoughtful and inspirational
teaching".
Catherine Milliken, Director of Education program Berliner Philarmonie
www.cathymilliken.com

"A mid clavicle break can hurt a lot. When a decision about whether to operate or not drags on, then an operation to put 9 screws in and a plate is done, 8 weeks can pass very quickly. Pain and fear kept not only my shoulder inactive for all that time, but the whole half of my upper torso. When Nadia spent one afternoon with me, within two hours, she had me moving my shoulder and rotating my arm. She dealt so kindly and firmly with my fear, and made me meet the pain with confidence. All the time she made me feel comfortable and confident through her kind support. Showing me pictures of the shoulder and helping me understand the mechanics of it allowed me to take control of my injury.

The change was immediate and dramatic. The next day people could not only see my improved movement but remarked on my complete change in persona, my voice, my smile, my eyes all were testament to the way I now felt. From that point on, my recovery was dramatically fast tracked. I saw Nadia a couple more times and kept up with the exercises she recommended. Thanks Nadia, you are a natural and are made to do this kind of work".

20 June 2011 
Christopher Walsh

www.ChrisW@fbe.unsw.edu.au