All about Nicole!
Hi, I’m Nicole Sheldrake! To me, movement means freedom. Freedom to do the activities I love outside and inside, freedom from chronic pain, and freedom to learn and experience life through all my senses.
Physical movement is simply the start of a cascade. Once your body begins to move more, your brain begins to sparkle more, you begin to see more joy in daily life, which affects your relationship with your community, which creates changes in other parts of your life.
Sure, my students come to me with specific pains and movements they want to do. But it’s the ripple effects that mean the most - the hypermobile mom who can carry her baby for longer periods, the granny who can now get down to the floor to play with her grandkids, the person with a dodgy knee who can go traveling and walk around new cities all day.
This is why I teach - not so that a person can do ‘Pilates’ but so a person can do ‘LIFE.’
Tidbits about Nicole Sheldrake.
Canadian, eh!
Comprehensively certified in the Pilates method by Balanced Body Pilates (scroll down for more details of my movement training)
Reading, reading, reading, reading. Books!
Fascinated by biology, anatomy and neurology and the effects of movement
Fav animal: dragon
University graduate with a BA in Applied Linguistics (Emphasis on Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Bakes an awesome chocolate almond chili flake cake with whipped vanilla buttercream icing
Fav food: extra mature cheddar cheese from Europe
Passionate about Pickleball!
Constantly doing training and taking workshops to learn more about movement and health
Fav mushroom to forage: Elf Cups (best name ever!)
Wrote and self-published a YA fantasy novel: The Adventures of Benjamin Skyhammer
Cold water swimming addict!
Loves to sing and was formerly a member of an award-winning A Capella women’s choir
Thinks creamy coffee, cat cuddles, and a cryptic crossword are the best way to start the day
Occasionally throws cat pics up on the Instagrams
Certifications and Training
The Neuro Studio.
Pilates for Neurological Conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke & traumatic brain injuries
Advanced Neuro Techniques
Balanced Body Pilates.
Comprehensively Certified in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, and Barrels
Stott Pilates.
Scoliosis Workshop
Certified Zenga Mat Foundations
Injuries and Special Populations Course
Certified Reformer Level 1
Trained Cadillac, Chair and Barrels Level 1
Aris Pilates.
Mat Pilates certification
Prana Yoga.
Hatha Yoga certification