About Me
Hi, I'm Andrea...Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and founder of Core Wellness Studio.
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I've been a fully qualified Physiotherapist since 2010, working in the NHS for over 10 years and specialising in musculoskeletal issues, before moving into Private practice and into the world of Women's Health.
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In 2016, I had a complex hip operation and that's how I fell in love with Pilates. Pilates was a big part of my pre/post op rehab & it was a long slog. I can totally relate to you if you are in pain, frustrated with your body and have a longing to get it back to where it was. I know how it feels not to be in control of your body and start from scratch and rebuild yourself. Now I have never felt stronger since training in both Matwork & Reformer Pilates regularly. I love moving my body every day and new challenges.
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In 2019, I began teaching Pilates classes in Liverpool City Centre and running pop-up well-being events. During the global pandemic, I switched everything online and as we emerged out of lockdown in 2021, I decided to leave the NHS and moved Core Wellness Studio to my hometown of St. Helens.
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I now specialise in teaching Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates in St. Helens, with group classes held at The Nest. I work as a Physiotherapist privately at Pitter Patter Clinic and New Wave Physio. Here I offer Physiotherapy for Pregnancy Related Musculoskeletal conditions and 1-2-1 Matwork & Reformer Pilates.
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I believe Pilates is a game changer in helping people to move fearlessly and without pain. I love what I do, the best bit is instilling confidence in my clients and being part of their transformation.
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My loves besides Pilates...
Being outdoors... whatever the weather, getting up a mountain always recharges me
Brunch & coffee shop dates with family and friends
Sun & Snowboarding holidays & City break adventures.
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Lifting weights, Yin Yoga, Boxing... I love variety in my workouts.
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I would love to see you at a class soon.
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Andrea
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Qualifications & Training
Qualifications:
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BSc Hons in Physiotherapy
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APPI Certified Pilates Instructor
Courses and CPD Training
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APPI Matwork Pilates Level 1, 2, 3
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APPI Ante and Post Natal Pilates
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MBodies Reformer Training
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Diastasis Rectus Abdominis 'Bridging The Gap' with Antony Lo (2024)
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Natal Foundations and Pelvic Floor & More with Everything Natal (2022)
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Pregnancy Fitness Mentoring Programme with The Bump Room, 65 hours (2022)
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Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain with The Bump Room (2022)
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Pilates Prenatal & Postpartum Guidelines & Considerations Workshop with Cloe Bunter (2022)
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Pregnancy and Post Natal Physio with Gerard Greene (2021)
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Women’s Health Intro Course for Health Professionals with Sarah Norris (2020)
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Memberships
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Professional Member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
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