Instructor Bio & Student Testimonials
Susie Kidd
Studio Owner, Certified Instructor, Certified Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist
Studio owner and instructor Susie Kidd has been
a certified Pilates instructor for eight years, and teaching dance on the north
coast for 14 years. She has been dancing since she can remember and has always
been driven to help others find the joy of movement. Susie was first exposed to
Pilates in her own dance training and later received the opportunity to train
with a Pilates master individually. Pilates showed her how to truly understand
and enjoy being in her own body and she wanted to share. In 2004 she joined the
College of the Redwoods dance faculty where she wrote curriculum for Pilates,
Hip Hop Dance, and Hiking. Susie has spent countless hours training with
internationally recognized programs such as STOTT Pilates, Pilates Academy
International and The Pink Ribbon Program where she became a Certified Breast
Cancer Exercise Specialist in 2007. She opened Sacred Bodies Pilates &
Dance to provide a more personalized environment that focuses on movement
education. Susie brings her fun and encouraging personality to every class and
uses her own intuition and holistic knowledge.
It is truly Susie's goal that all of her clients understand the
concepts of Pilates and the bigger Holistic picture of how it relates to
everyday life rather than just time in the studio. Prior to becoming a Pilates instructor Susie
has worked almost any job you can imagine. Because of all of the different
types of work she has done she can understand how your daily activities affect
your body. Her background includes working as a food server, a receptionist, a
rafting, climbing and backpacking guide, a wilderness adventure guide for those
with disabilities, a youth educator in elementary, middle and high school
including non traditional schools. She has also worked for 4H as a program
representative, for KEET TV as a literacy outreach coordinator, for Americorps
as youth program and gardening director and for the National and State Parks as
a Naturalist, Interpreter and sign designer. The list could go on but I am sure
you get the idea that she has spent a lot of time in different work
environments and can understand the issues that arise from doing so. Her clients range from your next door
neighbor, to dancers, athletes, those recovering from accidents or surgeries
and even those living with terminal illnesses. Susie accepts each client as an
individual and will do all she can to accommodate your needs and goals.
In addition to Pilates, Susie offers dance classes in various styles in the community. When Susie is not at her studio she can be found directing and performing with her Hip Hop Dance Crew the BEAT VIXENS, teaching dance classes in the community or at College of the Redwoods where she pioneered the Pilates classes as well as the Hip Hop dance and Hiking courses.
In addition to being a Pilates instructor Susie earned a Bachelors of Science from Humboldt State University in Natural Resources Interpretation in 2001. On those days she is not challenging someone’s body she tries to get out and reconnect with nature. She enjoys doing acrobatics, hiking, rowing on the bay, paddling on the river and dancing every chance she can get.
Call the studio to come and find out for yourself what Pilates can do for YOU!
Student Testimonials
I didn’t know how much I could improve my flexibility and
strength until I enrolled in the Pink Ribbon Program at Sacred Bodies
Pilates. Susie was wonderful with pacing the class to suit the recovery
stage of each of us. I progressed far further than I had hoped and am now
enjoying one of the regular classes. The Pink Ribbon Program is suited to
anyone a month or two out from surgery or even up to a year or more. It’s
the perfect way to “ease” into Pilates and to get the most out of your workout.
Susie is great at teaching the correct techniques which are hard to achieve on
your own...and, best of all, I’m enjoying exercise again. Thanks, Susie,
for all your inspiration!
Loise.S
"I started taking pilates with Susie to get in shape for my wedding in August. Wow the changes I began to see in just a short amount of time! I love the private classes with Susie and the individual attention I receive is awesome. Mat classes are just as challenging and still have an intimate feel. After just 8 weeks I can see a real change in how I look and feel. My abs have never looked so defined in my life, my arms are toned up like crazy and my legs and butt are getting a workout too! Not only is pilates great for giving you that body you always wanted but it is great for the mind and soul. After a stressful day in the office a workout with Susie makes me forget the whole day! Tons of great deep breathing and focus help you walk out of the studio feeling energized and positive. I recomend pilates for all brides to be! I cannot wait to wear my dress and show off my hard work plus rock out in a bikini on my honeymoon!!. Thanks Susie"Amy Christensen
"Pilates has changed my life. I started going nine months ago to prepare for two major knee surgeries to strengthen my body to help with recovery. After my latest surgery in San Francisco, I came to Eureka to recover and wanted to continue pilates for the two months while in Humboldt.
Susie Kidd, the owner and instructor, was not afraid to take me on and tailor instruction for my needs. I credit her training for helping me recover as well as I have and keep my entire body moving while on crutches. I am so impressed by Susie's knowledge of the human anatomy and her professionalism during our sessions. The studio space is also fabulous and a great feel. Book time with her now before she gets too busy!!!!"
Jennifer .N.
"Susie's dedication to the mind/body connection of Pilates sets her apart from other instructors. I feel that I'm engaging not just every part of my body but my mind and soul as well." J.H.
"Susie Kidd's classes are informative, challenging, easy to follow, fun and positive." Paul.D.
"Susie is an amazing instructor with the ability to adapt Pilates to any body. I have discovered muscle groups and strength I never knew I had." Jenny.L.
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A Word From the Creator of Pilates
"You will feel better in 10 sessions, look better in 20 sessions, and have a completely new body in 30 sessions." Joseph H. Pilates (1881-1967)
