Shannon is a Canadian Club Pilates Master Trainer and a Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor (NCPT). As a Master Trainer, Shannon brings extensive experience and expertise to the âPilates classroomâ. She has a deep understanding of learning styles, and the ability to connect with students at their starting point, while building a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes growth and excellence. Shanâs love for teaching and learning combined with her passion for Pilates, provides the perfect foundation for students to become successful, grounded and dynamic instructors.
Shannon holds a Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership with diverse experience in the field of education and mindful movement. Shanâs journey with biomechanics and the mind body connection began at a young age as a competitive figure skater. Her years of figure skating facilitated her understanding of the connection between core stability, strength, balance, flexibility, body awareness, artistry and controlled movement.
She is the proud owner and Lead Instructor at Club Pilates Red Deer where she teaches group classes and private training. Shan holds additional certifications in Barre AboveÂŽ with Pilates Focus, TRX Suspension TrainingÂŽ and in myofascial rolling techniques as a Functional Movement Specialist.
Shan is a supportive leader and mentor who inspires students to build teaching confidence and expand their knowledge, understanding and application of Pilates. With an extensive teaching background of over 30 years, Shan leads her students with wisdom, empathy and a standard of excellence and creates top-notch instructors!