Paola Raffinetti
Paola Raffinetti: Seasonal Pilates Instructor
Paola Raffinetti, originally from South Africa, began Pilates when studying dance 11 years ago. Pilates improved her performance, body awareness and enabled her to recover from a knee injury. Inspired by her own experience, she then went on to become a Pilates Teacher while completing her degree in Dance Teaching. In 2006 Paola moved to London where she was given the opportunity to further her knowledge as a Pilates Teacher and continued her education with The Pilates Foundation UK Ltd.
Through her teaching Paola aims to bring each client a greater awareness of their individual movement habits and to remodel any faulty patterns. She focuses on promoting functional movement for everyday activities, incorporating the Pilates principles of breath, co-ordination, control, precision, centering, and fluidity. She encourages self-awareness and understanding of each unique body, improving her clients self image and leaving them feeling grounded and at ease with themselves.
Paola is experienced at teaching clients of all abilities, and has a particular interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation, continually being amazed at how Pilates can assist in speeding up the recovery process. Paola welcomes working with any client, no matter what level or age.
Inspired by the Pilates Method's ability to transform peoples' bodies and lives, and by drawing on her experiences with other disciplines, like dance and Yoga, Paola keeps her classes fresh, interesting and challenging.
Paola will be joining us at The Pilates Studio Gstaad from 12th December 2011 for Winter 2011/2012 and advanced reservations are recommended.