Bodyfirm Pilates Ireland
@Studio 14 Level 1
Park Shopping Centre
Prussia Street, Dublin 7
Tel: 00 353 1 868 4600
About the Studio
Located in Dublin , the BODYFIRM Pilates (the first studio opened in Ireland and is the largest independently owned studio in the country ) and Integrated Therapy center, it is a contemporary environment, a modern space divided into two bright and airy studios and treatment rooms, with state-of-the-art Pilates and training equipment, an innovative center offering breathing space in our busy lives
Our Team BODYFIRM are committed to developing programs based on the very latest information available
Every year we take time to study and travel to further develop and enhance our knowledge - we are pleased to share this knowledge with you in our classes , workshops and courses.
About US
Joyce Gavin B.Sc Health Sciences
Functional Movement Specalist
Founder Managing & Program Director of BODYFIRM Pilates
ACSM cert,CES,PES,MT,
HFI /Specialist American College of Sports Medicine USA
CES National Academy of Sports Medicine USA
PES National Academy of Sports Medicine USA
PAS trainined Egoscue University USA
BODYFIRM Founder, Managing Director,Master Trainer
for the PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy, &
European Master Trainer for FreeMotion (USA) I Tonic
Irelands first lady of Pilates being credited with bringing this wonderful technique to Ireland in the 90's.
The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy founded in 1998 is Irelands number one Educator in Mind / Body Fitness and was the first Academy in Ireland to receieve CYQ Accreditation (Central YMCA Qualification's) for Pilates Mat Work Instrutor Certification and is the only Academy to hold dual accreditations from CThA and CYQ for Mat Work.
With 28 years of experience in Mind/Body fitness and teaching, with a reputation both nationally and internationally for being an innovative and intuitive practitioner teacher and presenter, who brings, fun, humor as well as an eclectic approach to the works of Joseph and Clara Pilates.
Joyce, a National Champion - an Irish record holder and International competitor has traveled and educated extensively with various Pilates & Therapy Masters in the USA, Canada, Australia and UK.
She is a successful published author on Pilates and is a regular in both media and on TV.
Published Books
The Book of Pilates
10 Minute Pilates
Pilates
Industry Developments
In 2003 the first Pilates CD
In 2004 Joyce developed the PRS (Pilates Resistance System) for home, rehabilitation and sport specific Pilates training.
While in 2006 she devised and wrote the Integrated Core Training system -
for the Core Pilot core training unit - a unique core training / Pilates resistance device.
The unit and training systems are currently being rolled out world wide.
Further developments / studies include:
- Trained in Massage Natural Academy of Medicine, UK
- Qualified in the BOWEN Technique, ECBS, UK
- Qualified in Chi Massage UK / AUS
- Qualified as a Dorn Spinal Therapy Practitioner, UK
- Qualified as a AIS (active isolated stretching) Therapist, Irl/USA
- Qualified in Scar Tissue Release Therapy, Irl/USA
- Qualified as a PES Specialist (National Academy of Sports Medicine USA)
- Qualified as a CES Specialist (National Academy of Sports Medicine USA)
- Qualified as a Rossiter Physical Therapy Coach, USA / UK
- Qualified as Yin Yoga Instructor, USA/ UK
- Studied Bio- Intelligent movement in the USA to train in Bio-intelligent movement with Liz Koch & Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle - 2 pioneers in this field of movement and Pilates related movement
Joyce specializes in fascial release, functional movement and corrective exercise, utilizing both Clinical Pilates and exercise as a rehabilitation therapy - creating health and balance through open fluid movement and touch
Available by appointment for private training, fitness / rehabilitation / sport specific or therapy
Emma McCarthy B.Sc Hons - Rehabilitation
Senior Studio Instructor / Instructor Training Course Tutor
Emma studied Sport Rehabilitation and Sport Science at St. Mary’s University Twickenham, graduating in 1998 with BSc (Hons). She went on to work at Medifit- London’s leading musculoskeletal healthcare company practising in both the NHS and private sector alongside Physiotherapists and Podiatrists. Emma specialises in Pilates and postural correction, soft tissue manipulation and core stability. She has 12 years experience working in various high profile health clubs and clinics in London with a range of clients from novices to professional athletes, including International and county cricketers and New Zealand’s All Blacks.
Since moving to Dublin Emma has worked in Bodyfirm studios as a Matwork and Reformer Pilates instructor and is a tutor on Progressive Pilates Academy training courses and as a freelance instructor and therapist.
Further Pilates studies include:
- Qualified in Functional 360 Pilates Programming
- Qualified in Pre-Postnatal Pilates
- Qualified in Pilates / Kettlebell fusion
- Qualified as a AIS (active isolated stretching) Therapist, Irl/USA
- Qualified in Scar Tissue Release Therapy, Irl/USA
Noreen Deevy BSc (Hons) - Rehabilitation
Senior Studio Instructor/ Corporate Fitness Facilitator
Noreen is a graduate of the University of Wolverhampton, where she qualified in September 2005 with a in Rehabilitation Studies.
She previously qualified from Crumlin College of Further Education of Dublin 2004 as a Sports Therapist and Fitness Instructor. Through Continued Professional Development (Bodyfirm Pilates) she also gained a Diploma in Advanced Pilates Instruction and qualified as a Reformer level 2 instructor.
Further Pilates studies include:
- Qualified in Functional 360 Pilates Programming
- Qualified in Pre-Postnatal Pilates
- Qualified in Pilates / Kettlebell fusion
- Qualified in Pilates Cross-over Fitness Programing
Adam Griffin Pilates (NTC) Advanced Mat & Reformer Pilates (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy)
A qualified fitness instructor / personal trainer - don't be fooled by the relaxed manner and wonderful Donegal accent - Adam brings his own style and challenge to each class.
Progressive Pilates Academy Tutors
Joyce Gavin B.Sc (as above)
Emma McCarthy B.Sc Hons - Rehabilitation - as above
Matthew Stevens BPPA (BODYFIRM Progressive Pilates Academy) Diploma
Personal Trainer - Bio to follow
Rachel Lloyd Diploma Pilates Instructor - Core Pilot Master Trainer
Based at BODYFIRM Progressive Pilates Academy in London
Bio to follow
(National Academ
y of Sports Medicine USA)(National Academy of Sports Medicine USA)
