Bodyfirm Pilates Ireland
Level 1 Park Shopping Center
NCR
Dublin 7
Tel: 00 353 1 868 4600
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, it 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
We are continually time studying and travelling to further develop and enhance our knowledge - we are pleased to share this knowledge with you in our classes , workshops and courses.
Joyce Gavin B. Sc. ACSM Cert, 
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 credited 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
A graduate of the ASCM (Americal College of Sports Medicine) as a Health and Fitness Specalist and over 28 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 tissue 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.
- 2004 Joyce developed the PRS (Pilates Resistance System) for home, rehabilitation and sport specific Pilates training.
- 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.
- 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
- 2009 qualified in Dorn Spinal Therapy
- 2009 trained as a Posutral Alignment Specalist (USA)
- 2010 qualfied as a AIS Therapist (active isolated stretching)
- 2010 quallified in Scar Tissue Release Therapy
Joyce specializes in Postrual Alignment, Rehabilitation and Fitness Pilates with foucs on rehabilitation therapy - creating health and balance through open fluid movement and touch
Joyce is available by appointment for private training, fitness / rehabilitation / sport specific or therapy
STUDIO Instructors
Joyce Gavin B.Sc (as above)
Adam Griffin Pilates (NTC) Advanced Mat & Reformer Pilates (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy)
Currently training in TCD for Occupational Therapist - A qualified fitness instructor / personal trainer - don't be fooled by the relaxed manner and wonderful Donegal accent - Adam brings his own style and challenge to each class.
Emma McCarthy B.Sc Hons - Rehabilitation
A graduate of St Marys College, Twickenham APPI and Pilates Academy Pilates qualified (see full bio below)
Noreen Deevy (Bio to Follow)
Progressive Pilates Academy Tutors
Joyce Gavin B.Sc (as above)
Mathew Stevens BPPA (BODYFIRM Progressive Pilates Academy) Diploma in Pilates
Personal Trainer - Bio to follow
Emma McCarthy B.Sc Hons - Rehabilitation
A graduate from St Mary's University, Twickenham in Sport Rehabilitation and Sport Science.
With over 12 years experience in various environments to include both NHS (UK) and various high profile health clubs and clinics in the private sector in both London and Dublin.
Her specialties include
Rehabilitation and Fitness Pilates, postural correction, core stability and soft tissue manipulation including AIS (active isolated stretching and scar tissue release
- A member of the British Association of Sport Rehabilitations and Trainers
- Remedial Massage Diploma
- Mat Work Pilates APPI (Australian Physio Pilates Institute)
- Reformer Pilates PPA (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy)
- Baby Massage Diploma (affiliate IAIM)
Emma is available by appointment for private training, fitness / rehabilitation / sport specific or therapy
Rachel Lloyd Diploma Pilates Instructor - Core Pilot Master Trainer
Based at BODYFIRM Progressive Pilates Academy in London
Bio to follow
