About Us

Hello, my name is Julie Craven. Let me tell you a little bit about myself  and how I got involved in the Pilates Industry. Prior to becoming a Pilates teacher I was a Registered Nurse. My background is Orthopaedic and Trauma nursing and District Nursing. For the last 11 years of my nursing career, I worked as a Specialist Nurse providing care and specialist treatment for clients with bowel and bladder dysfunction with a focus on pelvic floor health for men and women.

With 26 years of nursing behind me I was forced to retire due to cervical disc injuries that required spinal surgeries. Along my recovery journey I met with a Consultant who advised me to take up Pilates. I had heard of Pilates but didn't know a great deal about it. I started my Pilates journey with Ciara Foster at the very studio I am now running. Ciara was a fantastic Pilates teacher and kept me moving safely while I still struggled to deal with pain. Ciara inspired and motivated me to do my Pilates training. As well as teaching me Pilates, she was my mentor as a Pilates student and provided me with expert guidance throughout my training.

I completed my Advanced Pilates Diploma in the National Training Centre in Dublin in July 2017.

As with most occupations Pilates is a continuous journey of learning, education and keeping up to date with new research and new developments in the Pilates world.

My additional training to date has included, Shoulder Rehab, Spinal Training, Buff Bones training (Pilates for Osteoporosis) and a Hip Protocol. I have also participated in Michael King's Inspire weekend courses that have taken place in the Feel Great Pilates Studio. 

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I have always been a very active person and enjoy swimming, cycling and walking in the majestic Mourne mountains. Pilates has helped me gain a deeper understanding of my own body, it has helped me to keep moving safely and to continue doing the activities I love. 

My aim is to keep you moving safely, challenge you, inspire you, motivate you and have fun doing so.

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