Sydney McCowan is a deeply dedicated instructor who understands physical pain, trauma in the body, and the need and desire to be active. She started her Pilates journey in the early 2000s during her recovery from radiation therapy and has used it to rehabilitate from a motor vehicle incident, shoulder dislocation, bilateral adductor tears and foot and leg surgery.  

 

With over 15 years of experience, Sydney became a comprehensive certified instructor in Stott Pilates and Balanced Body Mat and Reformer certified. She has furthered her education in Barre, Scolisis, Pilates for Breast Cancer, Zenga flow Pilates, Chronic Pain Yoga, Cardio tramp for Pilates, and is also a certified 500 RYT yoga instructor.

 

Sydney has worked with various clients at all levels and abilities as a physiotherapy assistant and in athletic settings. Including professional athletes and those covered by ICBC or WCB claims. She trained under master instructor Jaqueline Martin, who studied under Jay Grimes, a direct student of Joseph Pilates. Committed to ongoing learning, she is always taking more courses and is currently improving her Pilates knowledge with the MELT method as well as Core Align.

 

Sydney has a role at the Vancouver Island Health Authority, where she focuses on mental health and substance use as a regional leader. Outside of teaching, she enjoys time on her farm, gardening, taking dance classes, and caring for her dogs.