11/04/2026
You are not too old . It is not too late . Please read this true story .
Back in December 2025 I was contacted by a fellow health professional asking if I would be able to take on a Private Client .
I was rather reluctant as I have not done 1:2:1 Clients for many years and it meant a bit of travelling , also had to be on a Friday .
I suggested other Pilates Teachers in the area but I was informed that because of this clients wish list “ it has to be you “ .
So I agreed to meet the client at home to discuss their requirements and soon realised why I had been “ specially selected “
The client , a 90 year old lady , walked with two sticks and her kyphotic posture ( bent like a prawn ) was causing her to feel unbalanced so she had lost her confidence in her ability to do her everyday activities , and enjoy her beautiful home and garden . Fortunately she is positive, stoic and resilient and just needed a Positive Pilates Prescription that was appropriate for her .
So in January I went to work and we started with a Seated & Supported approach to which she responded so well that people were noticing the improvements after only 3-4 weeks . She was consistent with her homework and it showed , I added progressive, bitesize movement snacks and always explained the reason for doing so .
We continued our work and by March my client had gained confidence to walk her garden , I even arrived one day to discover she had been walking around her tennis court , accompanied by a companion and was absolutely chuffed to bits .
We progressed again to Supported Standing Diamond Pilates and yesterday I found myself feeling rather emotional as I was greeted at the door, no sticks , by a confident and beautiful lady who has got her life back by simply re educating her body to move better with a bespoke Pilates Prescription and a great dollop of good old fashioned common sense to make it right for her needs. We often converse in French , good for the neurons , and we laugh as we work so the experience is not a chore for her .
Will I continue ?
Yes…..I have been told I have to move to her village or else .😉.
Am I glad I agreed to take on a Private Client ?
Absolutely….to be part of helping someone get their life back is an honour.
Do I teach Community Classes that include Seated & Supported,
Chair Pilates and Diamond Pilates that would work like this ?
Yes , I do , please get in touch to find out more about me and my classes which resume from Monday 20th April .
Kx
email kate.mcconnon@me.com
