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About Rosa

Rosa set up her successful PilatesPlusWellness business as a natural extension of her passion for health and her desire to help everyone feel the best they can in body and mind. She successfully runs her Pilates classes in Clapham and Wandsworth. She also runs pregnancy pilates classes and integrated fitness and pilates classes outdoors and studio based. In response to client demand, Rosa has also set up Pilates Retreats in Turkey.

Rosa gave up her full-time profession as a radiographer to follow her passion for health and fitness and become a personal trainer in 2005. Rosa’s experience as a radiographer over the last 12 years has given her invaluable knowledge in anatomy and physiology, which she has put to good use in the injury rehabilitation and safe workouts she provides.

Rosa hit a really low point in herself in her late 20s that prompted her to take action and follow what makes her truly happy and fulfilled - which is what she is doing today. She has a calm confidence about her that is reassuring and enlightening. Coming from a place where she allowed her confidence to be knocked and knowing what it cost her, has helped develop the empathy and strength that instantly comes across when you meet her. She is an example of what following your passion can do for you and the confidence in both body and mind you can have too.

Rosa took up Pilates after an injury to her back and realised the huge benefits you gain in both body and mind. She integrates Pilates into her personal training. Pregnancy Pilates is one of her specialities and she is also due to be listed on the GP Referral Scheme having qualified to REPS Level 4 for lower back pain referrals.

Rosa completed an internationally accredited Life Coaching Course to further help her clients. Through her work, she realised that many people have negative patterns of behaviour and emotions that stop them from feeling really good or prevent them achieving their goals. Rosa integrates coaching with the personal training as is needed and helps people get rid of any negative beliefs, replacing them with empowering thoughts to allow them to move forwards. Fitness is not just about the body!

Rosa’s passion for helping people feel good in both body and mind is conveyed in the training and teaching she provides. Her aim is to inspire and motivate you to feel the best you can and to help you reach your health goals, whatever they may be.

Rosa has clients of all ages, ranging from their early 20s to late 70s, and all have seen a great difference in their shape and movement since combining Pilates with their weight training regime. They are also able to relax and concentrate a lot more effectively.

"Rosa is a gifted and experienced personal trainer and I greatly enjoy training with her. She makes each session fun; she motivates me and knows how to get the most out of me.
Importantly, Rosa produces results!"
Barbara Meynert - Philanthropist and Entrepreneur, London - UK

Rosa implements relaxation, stretching and focus exercises at the end of each session. As well as Pilates, Rosa loves running and cycling and has recently completed a half marathon for charity.

She likes to help with charity events and appears in the 2010 calendar for British Military Fitness, raising money for the Help for Heroes Charity.

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Rosa Whitehead Qualifications:

GP Referral Lower Back Pain Course, with Body Control Pilates (REPS Level 4 - Jan 2010)

Pregnancy Pilates Course, with Body Control Pilates

Optimal fitness Boxing Instructor Certification(REPS Accredited)

ICF Accredited Life Coaching Course

Pilates Mat work course with Body Control Pilates REPS Level3

Premier Personal Training and Sports Massage REPS Level 3

Bsc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

BTEC National Diploma in Health Studies

Black Tag in Tae Kwon Do BUTF

Introduction to Life Coaching - The Coaching Academy