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Sisu Health and Wellness, Mission City, BC (2026)

04/27/2026

🤍 Booking is open! 🤍

Spots are now open for Mondays Movement for Mental Health Reformer class.

Date: Monday May 4th
Time: 12:00-1:00pm

DM me directly to reserve your spot. Space is limited and is first come first serve.

Please note:
🤍 Minimum Level 2 reformer experience required
🤍 I’ll be moving with you while offering cues (not a fully guided beginner class)
🤍 This is not a substitute for therapy, but a space to move, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves.

If you’re struggling, please know support is available:

🤍 Call 911 in an emergency
🤍 Crisis Line: 1-800-784-2433 or 988
🤍 Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (no area code needed)

You are so important.

Sarah 🤍

04/24/2026

Not every Pilates exercise is a love affair, and that’s okay! We all have different bodies that move in unique ways, and some exercises just challenge us more.

For me, knee stretches are my nemesis. In this video, my form isn’t perfect, I’ve dropped the reps down, and I’ve modified. Trust me the “oh my god” at the end as I drop to my knees says it all 😂💁🏼‍♀️

However when I first started really diving into practicing this one it was a challenge for me to even get into the start position with my knees hovering the carriage, never mind pushing in and out. But that is exactly why I keep showing up. With practice, these moves will get stronger.

Keep going, and be kind to yourself on this journey 🤍

Shout out to my Saturday morning Level 3 girlies, this one’s coming in hot tomorrow! 😘
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04/20/2026

Movement for Mental Health 🤍

In honour of Mental Health Awareness month, I’m offering FREE Pilates Reformer classes every Monday in May. This class holds a special place in my heart. The reformer has been a lifeline for my own mental health and has helped me move through some very difficult and sometimes dark times. I’m offering these classes as a way to share that support with you.

WHEN: Mondays in May 12:00pm-1:00pm

WHERE: House of Pilates

🤍Huge THANK YOU to House of Pilates for generously donating the studio time 🤍

WHO IT’S FOR: Clients with Level 2+ experience.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Gentle guided movement, nervous system regulation, mindful breathing, and a focus on mental well-being.

For this class I will be ON the reformer WITH you, while still offering verbal cues, corrections and adjustments as needed.

TO BOOK: Booking will open one week prior to each class. Spots are limited and will be first come first serve.

Stay tuned for Mondays weekly booking announcements.

IMPORTANT: This is not meant to be a substitute for therapy.

If you are struggling, support is available:

🤍 Call 911 in an emergency
🤍 Crisis Line 1-800-784-2433 or 988
🤍 Mental Health Support Line 310-6789 (no area code needed)

You are so important 🤍

Sarah

03/23/2026

🤍 Joy 🤍

I used to worry that without alcohol, I wouldn’t be as much fun, or have as much fun. I thought nights out would be boring, or that I would lose some part of my personality that only seemed to show up after a few drinks.

What actually happened was the opposite.

Life is MORE fun now. Sharper. Brighter. Real. The laughs are deeper, and I remember them all. The connections are stronger because I’m fully there for them. I never spend a morning piecing the night together or negotiating with my own guilt and anxiety. I just…..live. And that’s a joy I didn’t even know I was missing.

That doesn’t mean it was easy. When I stopped drinking, my undiagnosed ADHD got much louder. Without alcohol to dull or mask things, my brain showed up in full force. The restlessness, distractibility, the racing thoughts. It all became harder to ignore.

But that discomfort turned out to be a gift.

If I had kept drinking, I might have never been forced to really understand my brain.

It’s amazing how quickly and dramatically life can chance with one decision. One decision to put the drink down. One decision to stay curious about myself instead of ashamed. One decision to build a life I don’t need to escape from.

I’m proud of myself. Deeply, genuinely proud. Im proud that I chose myself. I chose to face my brain, my emotions, and my life without that buffer.

If you’re where I was and are afraid that without alcohol you won’t be you…..I promise there is a version of you on the other side that laughs harder, feels more, understands themselves better, and wakes up proud every single day.

I’m finally getting to know that version of me, and that is real joy.

Sarah 🤍

03/10/2026

🤍 Strong 🤍

I grew up as a competitive figure skater, and from a really young age I learned that my body was something to be judged.

I still remember being in elementary school and hearing someone call me “thunder thighs” because I had more muscle in my legs than the other girls. That one comment changed the way I saw myself. From then on, every time I looked in the mirror all I could see were “huge”, “ugly” thighs that I thought needed to be smaller, different, better.

We aren’t born hating our bodies. We are taught to. Conditioned to believe we should look a certain way to be “enough”. To fit into an image that was never designed with our real lives, our sports, our cultures, or our unique bodies in mind.

I wish I could go back and hug that little girl in her skating dress, staring at her reflection and picking herself apart. I’d tell her that “thunder thighs” are actually incredibly powerful. That those strong legs are nothing to be ashamed of. They would carry her through so many beautiful moments in life. That her worth was never measured in inches.

These days, I keep a photo of that little girl in my glasses case. I see her every morning when I start my day, and it’s my reminder of how strong I really am. A reminder to honour the body that has carried me through everything.

If any part of this hits home for you, you were never the problem. The standards were.

Here’s to unlearning the lies, softening the way we speak to ourselves, and finally seeing our bodies for what they’ve always been. We are capable, strong, resilient, and worthy exactly as we are.

Sarah 🤍
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03/05/2026

🤍 ADHD 🤍

I’ve always been passionate about mental health, but lately that passion has taken on a whole new meaning to me.

As an adult, I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. It was like someone turned on a light in a room I didn’t even know I was sitting in. At first, I didn’t feel relieved. I felt sad. Sad for all the years I spent thinking I was lazy, or “just not trying hard enough”. Suddenly, so many things made sense, the constant mental noise, losing everything, forgetting appointments, starting a task while in the middle of another task, struggling to do “simple” tasks, emotional overwhelm, and yet being able to hyper focus on things I love. For so long, I turned all of that into a character flaw and was incredibly hard on myself.

Then when I gave up alcohol everything intensified. Without realizing it, I had been using it to numb and regulate my overstimulated nervous system. Once I stopped drinking, my ADHD symptoms became impossible to ignore. That’s what finally pushed me to dive deeper, get assessed, and finally receive the diagnosis.

I was prescribed medication, however at this time I have chosen not to take it. This isn’t anti-medication. Medication can be life-changing, and saving. I’m not ruling it out for the future, but at this moment I’m experimenting with other ways to support my nervous system and work WITH my brain instead of constantly trying to fight it.

For me, that looks like:

💫 Supplementation
💫 Mindful movement
💫 Balanced nutrition
💫 Nervous system regulation
💫 Self-compassion (the hardest one)

The diagnosis didn’t fix everything, but it gave me a framework. I’m slowly shifting from “What’s wrong with me” to “What does my brain need, and how can I work with it?”. This shift, alongside a very loving and supportive partner has allowed me to start to understand how MY brain works better than I ever have.

If you’re an adult discovering ADHD, or even just suspecting it….you’re not broken or lazy. You’ve been doing your best with a brain that works differently in a world that wasn’t built for it. Learning this isn’t the end of the story, it’s the beginning of a much more honest, compassionate one.

Sarah 🤍

01/28/2026

🤍 Why 🤍

Everyone’s reasons are different, here are my two main “whys” for loving Pilates Reformer classes.

1) Supporting my mental health

Class is my dedicated “me time”. No emails, no to-do lists, no multitasking. Just me and my body. Focusing on breath, alignment, and slow, controlled movement gives my mind a break from everything else. For that time I am present, grounded, and not overthinking. Over time, that consistent reset has really helped decrease my stress levels. It’s one of the few places I fully switch my brain off from everything else and recharge my battery.

2) Feeling confident in my body

The movements are about control and precision, not perfection. As I notice improvements in my mobility and form, I feel more confident. I don’t mean this in how my body looks, but instead what it can do. That sense of capability is incredibly empowering. Reformer work targets deep stabilizing muscles, especially through the hips, core and shoulders. I notice the difference in my everyday life. Carrying bags, walking, climbing stairs, even sitting at my desk. The inner strength translates into a feeling of overall resilience.

No matter what your “whys” are, Pilates Reformer can be a powerful way to support your body, mind, and your relationship with yourself.

See you on the reformer!

Sarah 🤍

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01/21/2026

🤍 House of Pilates 🤍

Hi, I’m Sarah, a Certified STOTT Pilates Reformer instructor here at House of Pilates in Mission, B.C..

I have been teaching private reformer lessons for the past two years out of my home studio, and I’m so excited to now be offering small group lessons here at House of Pilates. With only 6 reformers in the studio, I love that I can still give each client plenty of individual attention while creating a supportive group vibe.

My love for the reformer started 15 years ago when I began taking private lessons with Michael at Mission Yoga and Pilates. I was hooked right away! I originally bought my own machine and completed my training just to make sure I was practicing safely at home, but somewhere along the way I realized I didn’t just want to do Pilates…I wanted to teach it. I’m so glad I followed that pull. Watching clients fall in love with the reformer the way I did is truly one of my greatest joys.

Alongside teaching Pilates, I am also a Certified Nutritionist. I work one-on-one with clients to support them in building balanced, sustainable habits. My biggest passion is mental health and for me the most powerful way to support my mental well-being has been a combination of:

* mindful movement on the reformer
* balanced nutrition
* intentional lifestyle choices

I can’t wait to meet you on the reformer at House of Pilates and help you build stability, strength, and a deeper connection to your body and mind.

If you have any questions about classes or nutrition support, feel free to reach out. I’d love to connect.

See you on the reformer! 🤍

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12/27/2025

💫 One year alcohol free 💫

When I decided to “take a break” from drinking, it wasn’t supposed to be forever. It was just going to be a short reset, a little pause. I had done it many times before. But as I kept extending that break, 30 days turned into 60 days, which turned into 90 days….I started noticing huge positive shifts in my life. The longer I went, the more I realized I didn’t actually want to go back. So I didn’t.

Today I am celebrating 1 YEAR alcohol free!

As I look back over this year, I don’t miss having drinks at all. Not the wine with dinner, not the margaritas on the water, especially not the “just one” that didn’t always stay at one. When I look back, I don’t see what I’ve given up. I see everything I’ve gained:

💫 A clearer mind
💫 Stronger boundaries
💫 A deeper sense of self-respect
💫 More present, meaningful time with the people I love
💫 A genuine connection to myself that alcohol used to blur

I’ve also said goodbye to some things:

🚫 Hangovers-alcohol made me feel like a pile of garbage, not just the next day, but it seemed to echo through the entire week
🚫 Certain relationships-and that’s okay. Not everyone is meant to walk every part of your path with you. Letting go of certain relationships has made space for more aligned connections
🚫 Caring so much about what other people think of me-releasing that has been incredibly freeing

And my body has thanked me. The changes have been powerful:

💫 My anxiety has significantly decreased
💫 My skin is noticeably clearer and softer
💫 My inflammation has gone down, and I feel so much lighter in my body.

What started as a “little break” has turned into one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for myself. I don’t know exactly what the future holds, but I do know this version of me, clear, grounded, and alcohol free, is the one I want to keep choosing.

If you’re curious about taking a break from alcohol, or if you’re struggling with your own relationship with drinking, please reach out. You’re not alone, and I’m always open to talking about it 🤍

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12/22/2025

🤍 Nutrition 🤍

I’m a certified nutritionist who is deeply passionate about the connection between what we eat and how we feel both mentally and physically.

I believe nutrition shouldn’t be extreme or overwhelming. Together, we focus on small, realistic changes that can make a big impact on your mood, energy and overall well-being.

If your’re struggling with your relationship with food, low energy, mood, feeling “off”, or simply curious if you’re eating what your body really needs, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m currently offering 1:1 nutrition appointments where we can explore what YOU need and build a plan that feels realistic and sustainable.

If this resonates with you or you’re interested in getting support, please reach out. My DM’s are always open 🤍

10/31/2025

🤍 Reformer Pilates 🤍

As a Certified STOTT Reformer Pilates Instructor, I offer 45 minute private lessons tailored specifically to your unique body and needs.

Each session is designed with you in mind, focusing on your personal goals and physical abilities. Whether you are looking to improve posture, enhance athletic performance, or simply find a moment of peace, Reformer Pilates can be an incredible tool.

Mindful movement not only benefits your body but also has profound positive effects on mental health. By connecting breath and movement, Reformer Pilates offers a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of daily life, promoting relaxation and mental clarity.

Thank you for considering me as part of your fitness and wellness journey. I’m excited to support you in achieving your goals.

Sarah 🤍

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