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OUR TEAM
Meet the team behind Blue Sky Pilates.
Claire Gordon
Studio owner and founder of Blue Sky Pilates
Fully comprehensive studio instructor
Back pain / injury rehab specialist
Kinetic chain Release Trainer
Introduction to Connective Tissue Trainer
Advanced Postural Energetics Trainer
Body Work Professional
Claire started her Pilates journey 23 years ago after the birth of her 3rd son. She is a fully qualified Comprehensive Studio and Mat-work instructor and qualifies with international company Polestar Pilates who are renowned for their specialist movement therapy.
Claire specialises in back pain and spinal injury rehabilitation. She works closely with the physiotherapists at Taylor physio in comely bank and also does referrals for other health care providers including Gps.
Qualifications:
Polestar Pilates Studio instructor
Polestar Pilates Mat instructor
Kinetic Chain release Trainer
Connective tissue release therapist
Massage
Dry needling
Cupping
Womans health
Reiki Master
Aura cleansing - using tuning forks
Language of light third degree master
other qualifications
Level 3 Personal Trainer - NASM
Paddle Board Instructor - ASI
Claire likes to snowboard and paddleboard in her spare time. At the weekends you will find her by the water in her campervan. She enjoys the outdoors and getting in cold water for some cold water therapy.
Karen Rooney
Senior Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
Kinetic Chain Release Therapist
Senior Studio / Mat-work Instructor
BA (HONS) Degree Dance
Accredited Kinetic Chain Release Practitioner
Kinetic Chain Release Assistant Teacher
Connective Tissue Release Practitioner
Reiki Practitioner
LifeHeal Biofield Tuning Therapy
Indian Head Massage
Barreconcept Instructor
Karen trained as a dancer from the age of 15 and by 19 graduated from Edinburgh’s Telford College with a BA (HONS) Degree in Dance. It was whilst studying for her Degree that she first discovered Pilates and its benefits. During training karen performed extensively touring Scotland and Northern England performing with a variety of different choreographers and dance companies, including Scottish Dance Theatre and X factor Dance Company. Upon graduation Karen taught dance as a freelance teacher for Midlothian and East Lothian Councils promoting healthy living for everyone ranging from young children to the elderly.
After teaching dance for a year she was drawn back to her Pilates roots and decided to train as an instructor. Karen knew that by teaching Pilates she would gain great pleasure from helping others improve their
own bodies and realised the benefits Pilates could have on people’s lives, both young and old.
Karen trained in both Mat-work and Studio Pilates in 2005. Since training she has worked with a range of clients including those affected by MS, ME, osteoporosis, cerebral palsy, spinal injury, hip / knee surgeries as well as pre and post natal clients and top athletes, including tri athletes and the Hearts Football Club. Karen has worked in various studios in Edinburgh and was Company Director of The Pilates Place LTD, a very successful pilates studio.
Karen has been part of the Blue Sky Pilates team since 2011.
In September 2016 Karen decided to train to be a Kinetic Chain Release practitioner after having felt the benefits for herself. Karen always says KCR was her missing piece, she loves being able to help people by easing their pain, calming their mind and overall making them feel better within themselves. Karen also has an interest in KCR for children, having seen firsthand the benefit it brought to her own children. Since training in KCR Karen then went on to train in Connective Tissue Release, Reiki, Indian Head Massage and LifeHeal Biofield Tuning Therapy.
Karen loves to keep fit and thanks to lessons with Claire...she also loves paddel boarding !!!
Katie Innis
Comprehensive Studio Pilates Instructor
Kinetic Chain Release Therapist Level 1
Studio / Mat-work Instructor
BA (HONS) Degree Dance
Accredited Kinetic Chain Release Practitioner
Pre Natal Pilates
Post Natal Pilates
Having spent the first part of her career in Marketing, Katie decided to live what she loves and retrained as a Pilates mat instructor in 2016 and she has been teaching regular mat classes and one to one sessions around Edinburgh since. Katie completed her Comprehensive training with Lolita's Legacy to become a 3rd Generation teacher. Her passion for Pilates stems not just from the physical benefits it offers, such as addressing imbalances, helping to prevent injury, improving strength and flexibility - but the benefits to overall wellbeing that come from the joy of movement; the respect that Pilates nurtures of your own body's capabilities; and the sense of self-empowerment created by building strength, control and connection within yourself.
Laura Weavers
Senior Comprehensive Studio Instructor
Kinetic Chain Release Therapist
Massage Therapist
Pilates Apparatus Sessions
Pilates Mat classes
Teacher Training
Yin Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Meditation
Mentoring
Massage / Bodywork
Pre Natal Pilates
Post Natal Pilates
“I teach Pilates yet I’m not “just” a Pilates Teacher , I teach Yoga yet I’m not “just” a Yoga teacher, I’m qualified in many different massage & bodywork methods yet I’m not “just” a massage therapist, I’m a Master NLP Practitioner yet my skills in this field now far exceed the qualifications I gained 13 + years ago …get the picture ? THE most important quality to know about me is that I’m fiercely & passionately committed to my own growth and transformation which means by default THIS is exactly the energy I embody AND the energy in which I hold each and every one of my clients. When I teach my intention is to educate, to help you embody the priceless skills and concepts The Pilates Method delivers that serve you inside and outside the Pilates Studio I am a space holder. I energetically hold powerful, safe FUN & transformative space for you to just be yourself. From which you learn, grow and develop the most incredible relationships with ALL your bodies…. physical, energetic, emotional and spiritual As a second generation Educator I bring 15 + years of experience to every class “Growth is not a linear process, approach your own unique journey with curiosity and you will always be exactly where you’re meant to be” – Laura Weavers
Amanda Henvey
Holistic Therapist
Massage
Facials
Reiki Master
Reflexology
The Harmony Massage
Hopi Ear candling
The types of Massage I provide are:
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Hot Stones
Himalayan Hot Salt Stones
Warm Bamboo
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Menopause Massage
Aromatherapy
Myofascial Release Massage
Indian Head
Sticks & Stones - (warm Bamboo & Himalayan Hot Salt Stones)
The Harmony Massage✨️
I originally qualified as a Beauty Therapist in 2010. But, over the years, I have been drawn to the more Holistic and spiritual approach to treatments.
I have 14 years of experience and have worked in 5-star Spa and Salons in both Edinburgh and Blairgowrie.
I love getting to know my clients on a personal individual level, thriving when creating treatments tailored to each individual's personal needs.
I also, qualify and specialise in a very unique spiritual form of massage ...The Harmony Massage. This form of massage is full of energy work to release trauma and realign the chakras. I am the only therapist in Scotland (as it stands) to be qualified in this.
I look forward to welcoming you all ✨️
Claudia Brisci
Holistic Therapist
Deep Tissue Massage
Sports Massage
Relaxing Massage
Indian Head Massage
Lymphatic Drainage
Reflexology Foot Massage
Cupping
Reiki
Claudia is trained in various techniques and beneficial holistic approaches. She wanted to create a positive change in her life and wanted to help others create harmony and peace in their lives too. Building upon her personal experience and developing her skills to a professional level; she now has a set of tools that she can use to encourage balance not only in her life but in others too. Your comfort and wellbeing is at her utmost priority.