About me
My name is Karen Swift and I love everything about Pilates!
Pilates helped to rebuild my mind and body 20 years ago after a car accident from which I suffered terrible back and neck pain.
Ultimately by improving my mind body connection and gaining a deeper understanding of movement through Pilates, I was on a faster road to recovery. Pilates literally enabled me to get back to the active life I so dearly loved and missed.
In 2004 I started my Pilates Certification with Body Control Pilates, Europe’s largest professional body for Pilates teachers. I have continued my Pilates journey and teaching ever since, attending regular courses to keep up to date with latest research. Over the years I have had the privilege to train with some of the Industries most renowned and respected teachers.
Qualifications:
Body Control Mat Pilates 2005
Pilates Sports Centre 2015
Pilates on the Reformer, Cadillac (Tower) and Wunda Chair
Pilates on the Barrel and spine corrector
Intermediate and Advanced Matwork
Pilates for children aged 5-12 and
Pilates for children aged 12-16
Booty Barre and Barre Concept
Courses attended:
BASI Mentor I
Pilates for Scoliosis
Pilates in Pregnancy
Pilates for the Older Person
Pilates for Bone Health (Osteoporosis)
Pilates with the Foam Roller, Small Ball and Toning Circle
Standing Pilates
Pilates and the Band
Pilates on the Ball
Modifications for all
BASI Eyes and Feet
“Karen is absolutely one of or quite possibly THE best pilates instructor on Mercer Island!”
Amanda Gaberman