About

Located in Dublin , the BODYFIRM Pilates (the first studio opened in Ireland and the largest independently owned studio in the country ) and Integrated Therapy center is a contemporary environment, a modern space divided into two bright and airy studios and treatment rooms, with state-of-the-art Pilates and training equipment,an innovative center offering breathing space in our busy lives

Our Team BODYFIRM are committed to developing programs based on the very latest information available

In 2007 our team took time and traveled to the USA to further develop and enhance

their knowledge - we are pleased to share this knowledge with you

in our classes , workshops and courses.

Joyce Gavin B. Sc. MT, ACSM, E.C.B.S
BODYFIRM Founder, Managing Director,Master Trainer for the PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy, &

European Master Trainer for FreeMotion (USA) I Tonic

Irelands first lady of Pilates being creditied with bringing this wonderful technique to Ireland in the 90's.

The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy founded in 1998 is Irelands number one Educator in Mind / Body Fitness

With 25 years of experience in Mind/Body fitness and teaching, with a reputation both nationally and internationally for being an innovative and intuitive practitioner teacher and presenter, who brings, fun, humor as well as an eclectic approach to the works of Joseph and Clara Pilates.

Joyce, a National Champion - Irish record holder and International competitor has traveled and educated extensively with various Pilates & Therapy Masters in the USA, Canada, Australia and UK. Further studies include movement- massage therapy- deep tissiue massage therapy -bowen therapy and acupressure

She is a successful published author on Pilates with "The Book of Pilates' and '10 Minute Pilates' - and is a regular in both media and on TV.

In 2004 Joyce developed the PRS (Pilates Resistance System) for home, rehabilitation and sport specific Pilates training.

In 2006 Joyce devised and wrote the Integrated Core Training system -

for the Core Pilot core training unit - a unique core training / Pilates resistance device.

The unit and training systems are currently being rolled out world wide.

In 2007 Joyce traveled to the USA to train in Bio-intelligent movement with Liz Koch &

Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle - 2 pioneers in this field of movement and Pilates related movement

Joyce specializes in Theraputic Pilates a rehabilitation therapy - creating health and balance through open fluid movement and touch

Available by appointment for private training, fitness / rehabilitation / sport specific or therapy

Madeline Booth NCEF,PPA Diploma (Academy Tutor/ Examiner)
A qualified fitness & Comprehensive Pilates instructor. Madeline offers 121 or group tuition, utilizing mat, small props and reformer. Her sense of humor, imagination and experience, ensure you will have a fun workout and never be bored. .

In 2007 Madeline took time out to train with Pilates greats such as Elizabeth Larkem, Rael Isacowitz

and Madeline Black in the USA - to develop her programs even further

Joan Boyle Yoga, PPA Diploma (Academy Tutor / Examiner)
A qualified yoga and Comprehensive Pilates instructor. Joan specializes in Pre / Post natal, 121 and reformer training. Her soothing calm style ensures you will leave relaxed as well as worked out

In 2007 Joan traveled to the USA and took some workshops with and was inspired by Ron Fletcher first generation Pilates instructor and Madeline Black.

Adam Griffin Pilates (NTC) Advanced Mat & Reformer Pilates (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Acadmey)

A qualifed fitness instructor / personal trainer - don't be fooled by the relaxed manner and wonderful Donegal accent - Adam brings his own style and challange to each class.