“I attended core strength and stability classes run by Vivienne. The classes were very well structured and easy to follow. She is a great instructor and communicated very well with everyone in the class. I felt great after the classes and made great strides with my core strength and balance. I would highly recommend any of Vivienne’s work to anyone. She provides an excellent service and an enjoyable experience.”

“I had been suffering from chronic pain for years. I suffered from joint pain and muscular pain as well as severe fatigue. I had been on prescription pain killers for 4 years with little relief.

I had been attending a rheumatologist for 3 years. I was initially diagnosed with fibromyalgia and then with Secondary Sjogrens Syndrome with rheumatoid arthritis. I’ve had to take courses of steroids along with other prescribed medication.

I was a regular at the gym for approx 20 years taking part in competitions and also holding the Irish record for power lifting.  I was forced to give all of this up. Furthermore I had to quit my job 3 years ago on my doctor’s advice.  I had to have bed rest on a daily basis sometimes for 3 or 4 hours.

Within  weeks of starting treatment and Pilates with BodyBalance I noticed a significant difference. I had a greater range of movement in my joints. Now 5 months later I am off all medication. I have very little pain and certainly not on a daily basis and my energy levels are way up. Best of  all I am back at work full time! I am living a normal life again.

I would strongly recommend Vivienne to anyone, especially  anyone whose life is restricted due to pain. This has been a life changing experience for me.”

“I really enjoyed Pilates with Bridget. She presents the class in a friendly and relaxed but professional manner. It is the only time that I am able to switch off mentally and completely focus on what I am doing then and there. Physically I am a lot more flexible with less aches and pains and am starting to get more toned.”