Dancing, performing, singing: the possibilities of the human body have always been part of Barbara’s life.

While studying at a renowned performing arts academy in London, where 4/5 hours of dance classes a day was part of the curriculum, she pushed her body to the limits. With many injuries as a result of such a regime.

In Pilates she found a safe, effective method to realign her body, strengthen it and heal her injuries. The amazing results inspired her to pursue Pilates teacher training. Barbara got her Pilates Matwork certification at Smartbody in Amsterdam and continued her training as a student with Polestar Pilates for mat and comprehensive. Barbara is now educator for the Polestar Pilates mat education.

Continued education includes intensive courses such as functional anatomy at Mount Sinai Hospital New York, structure and function with Tom Myers’ Anatomy Trains. Other courses include topics such as scoliosis, hip/ knee/ ankle replacements, pre- and post natal Pilates. Barbara is a licensed Buff Bones^® instructor, a movement system designed for bone and joint health, suitable for those diagnosed with osteoporosis.

Barbara is a certified practitioner of the Pantarei Approach. Somatic bodywork which reconnects you to your body, your strength and purpose.