about Nicole

I am a movement coach, specializing in aerial arts and pilates. I have spent a lifetime in athletics and have worked as a professional circus artist for the past decade. My coaching is based on foundations in both artistic gymnastics, aerial circus and contemporary pilates. I am an avid learner - I continue to seek out the latest movement coaching education to advance my knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy and rehabilitation.

Several key experiences shaped my passion for teaching and inform my coaching today. Living with hyper-mobility, I have learned how to navigate a body that is more susceptible to injury and has to work harder to stabilize. This challenge became apparent in my professional circus career, leading to chronic injury, particularly hip pain that lead to a hip replacement (at 35 y/o). As frustrating and disheartening as weakness, injury and pain have been for me, they continue to be my greatest teachers. Having worked through these challenges, I have cultivated a strong believe in the power of pilates and having a solid movement foundation to be rehabilitative and advance performance. My teachers and health care providers have been fundamental to my recovery, education and motivation to help others. 

Today I am excited to educate students and clients on principles of stability and foundational movement mechanics that can then be applied to any type of activity, fitness or sport. I am a deeply sensitive coach who is invested in providing the tools to both recover and excel in activities. when we learn how to move safely and effectively, we can do almost anything!

core values

• Everyone has a right to movement lessons regardless of ability and body type.

• Everyone deserves a respectful and safe service regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality etc. 

• coaching should Emphasize individual wins and personal best.

• All exercises/movements should be modifiable and optional.

• Learning strong foundations in alignment, stability and control are essential to rehab and performance enhancement.

• Safety, compassion and care are fundamental to the client-coach relationship.

Qualifications

• Mat Pilates (Sweat Happy Wellness)
  … in progress

• Acro-Dance Level 1 (Acrobatic Arts)

• Lyra Module 1 (Aerial Arts)

• Adaptive Aerial (Flying Footless)

• Artistic Gymnastics Level 1 rec
  & Level 2 intro to competition (Ontario Gymnastics)

• Rigging for Aerialists: Foundational Elements
  (GeoArc Industrial) 

• various workshops with Cirque Physio, Circus Doc, St John’s International Circus Teacher Exchange, Gravity & Levity Aerial Symposium and more…

Point your Toes:
Flourishes & Finishes Workshop
Saturday October 24, 4-6pm
PETERBOROUGH CIRCUS ACADEMY, $65+HST

Nicole offers the following Aerial & Movement Workshops by request Across Canada:

Shoulder Strong: Scapular Stability Fundamentals for Aerialists
(All levels)

Movement at its core:
Core fundaments for Aerialists

Spinning under the point
(mixed aerial, beginner)

Intro to Fast Spins
(mixed Aerial, intermediate)

Spinning on the diagonal
(Hair Suspension, Intermediate)

Point your toes:
Flourishes & Finishes
(Mixed aerial, all levels)