Lyn Hope
Lyn Hope is a former classical ballet dancer, who started dancing at age 5, and fell in love with the art of dance and movement.
Lyn has worked with famous choreographers and dancers from all over the world, notably Kiwi Tim Gordon (Nederlans Danstheater and Company Z), Nigel Gallienne (PACT and Company Z) and Mary-Jane O'Reilly (Limbs).
After on-going knee injuries, Lyn decided to explore other treatment options, rather than surgery, which led her to Pilates. This was the ideal solution and helped prolong her career. However, a serious accident in 1996 caused her to re-think her future. She decided to teach Pilates full-time, and, as she had successfully rehabilitated herself, thought that the "rehab" side of Pilates could also be a viable option.
Initially trained with "Balanced Body", Lyn felt there were some gaps in the training and switched to Stott Pilates. Lyn attends various Stott workshops and training in the U.S. on a regular basis.
STOTT PILATES REHAB SPECIALIST
CERTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING SPECIALTIES:
All in U.S. - either Portland, Oregon or Long Beach with Melanie Byford-Young
- Therapeutic/ Rehab Pilates... Anatomy of the Foot & Gait Analysis/Mechanics of Walking & Running
- Optimisation of the Shoulder Complex
- Flexion-free Training
- Therapeutic/Rehab Pilates – restoring & Managing Flexibility & Mobility
- Scoliosis Management
- Osteoporosis Management
- Fascial Movement Foundation Course
- Sub-acromial Pain Syndrome (aka S.A.P.S.) – previously known as "Shoulder Impingement". This certification was obtained 27 & 28 February 2024 through Melanie Byford-Young at Pacific Northwest Pilates, Portland, Oregon. Melanie is my Master Instructor Trainer for Therapeutic/Rehab Pilates.
OTHER STOTT PILATES TRAINING:
- Stott Pilates Mat & Reformer (Intensive Course) up to Advanced Level at Headquarters in Toronto
- Pre/post-natal
- Reformer for Men *
- Golf Conditioning *
- Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer *
- Further Anatomy & Postural Analysis *
- Power=paced Fitness Circle
- Edge – smaller equipment
- Pilates on a Roll..(foam roller)
- Stability Ball Challenge Levels 1 - 5
- * All with John Garey either at Long Beach, California or Toronto
OTHER TRAINING:
- Ron Fletcher – Barrework, Floorwork & Towelwork
- Eric Franklin – Anatomy & Biomechanics of the knee
- Alexander Technique – with Tim Gordon, NZ choreographer/principle dancer/ teacher with various ballet companies throughout the world, including Company Z, Auckland, NZ & Auckland City Ballet
- Elizabeth Larkam – Biomechanics of the Foot - Santa Clara, California
- Foundation Training – Dr. Eric Goodman, San Francisco
- Can-Fit Pro – P.T.S. – Personal Training Specialist
- Can-Fit Pro – Pre-Post-natal
- Bender Ball Training – Leslee Bender
- Classical Ballet dancer – from age 5 – ISTD/Ceccheti/Royal Ballet London
- Balanced Body – Sydney, Australia