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I remember about 5 years ago I went through a period of not wanting to teach at al
I questioned whether or not I was actually making an impact on anyoneโs life. ๐ง
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Was I actually helping anyone in a big way?
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This happens to teachers all the time and only recently I saw this is another groupโฆ..
All teachers go through this when theyโre not being recognised or told how much theyโre helping.
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This is why testimonials from your clients are so important !
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Not just to use as part of your marketing, but also to help you realise just how much you can and do help people.
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Hereโs some comments Iโve had in the past:
๐”I can actually keep up with my grandchildren”
๐”Iโm not in pain anymore and I can actually dress myself”
๐”I donโt suffer with a bad back anymore”
๐”Iโve come off all my medication”
๐”Iโve stopped my anxiety/depression meds”
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These are only a few of the things that I hear on a regular basisโฆ
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I wanted to introduce you to someone who I helped and just made being a teacher so awesomeโฆ
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A little bit of background firstโฆ
When Linda started with me, she was in an awful amount of pain after several operations on one foot.
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I know Pilates is great, but it wasnโt going to be helping with the issues that Linda hadโฆ..
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BUTโฆโฆ
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Linda opted to have an amputation and it took about 6 months for Linda to get back to the class, less one foot.
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It is amazing what a positive mindset and a sense of humour can do to the healing process.
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Her doctors were amazed at how quickly she recovered from the surgery and she was soon ready to start with learning to walk again.
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I had no experience working with someone who had just had an amputation so it was a big learning curve for me, but I was honest and said to her that we can figure it out together.
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She already trusted me as a teacher and it was absolutely fascinating how getting your foot chopped off affects the rest of the body so much, and how everything in the body is truly connected.
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I donโt teach Linda anymore as Iโm not in Plymouth, however, I passed her onto one of our teachers who qualified with us so that I know Linda will continue to get excellent care and service.
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Linda still pops up to the studio for some reformer sessions every now and again and is game for anything and works really hard.
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She had to learn how to use some of the muscles again and we really targeted certain areas to help build strength and stability in the amputated side. The stronger and more stable the glutes and hamstrings could be the better sheโd be able to walk.
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One of the consultants she went to see prior to her surgery told her sheโd never walk again and really tried to discourage her from having the operation, but Linda is one determined cookieโฆ
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The photos were 7 months after her surgery. She was determined to walk into his office and prove him wrong!
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Soโฆโฆ.
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You still think that the impact Pilates & Yoga teachers can have isnโt much???
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Linda is an incredible woman and I was lucky to share that experience with her. It made me a better teacher and taught me so much about how important having a positive mindset is to help heal the body!!!!!
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There are people out there needing teachers like you to help them make their lives better in one way or anotherโฆ..
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BE A TEACHER AND FEEL GREAT!
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โLots of love
xxxx
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PS if you’re interested or have some questions then just send me a PM and we’ll have a chat!
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