Biography: Margie Wilson |
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After one year, the curvature was slowly reducing but my body rejected the brace. I was told surgery was my only option. A Harrington fusion was the answer and the doctors attached a titanium rod along side my spine to straighten it. My body was then placed in a full body plaster for six months followed by bracing for a further six months. During this two-year period I was unable to exercise. The day my brace was off I began swimming daily to regain my fitness and when I became stronger I joined a gym. I began participating in every aerobic class I could, to me that was like dance. After a few weeks my teacher asked me to become an instructor as she had noticed my ability to move due to my rhythm form my dance background. I always had the attitude that there was nothing wrong with my back and I could do anything. In the fitness industry I worked my way up to management level at a large facility, where I contributed my skills and talents for eight years. I loved working there and helping people, but eventually I became disillusioned by the industry. The gym mentally of generic programs seemed to provide people with few results for their effort. I wanted to proved success not only motivation, so I upgraded my skills and became a Personal Trainer. While continued to teach aerobics and work out I began having reoccurring pain in my back, apparently due to my Harrington fusion. I discovered most people were forced to have further surgery within 15 years of their original one. For me this was definitely not an option. I knew that with greater knowledge and understanding of the human body I would be better equipped to help my body. I began my journey to learn more; reading books, doing correspondence courses, re-doing my Certificate IV in fitness, learning Pilates and stumbling across the C.H.E.K. Institute. This equipped me with a very holistic approach to health, individual attention, functional exercise and a more comprehensive approach. With this knowledge in hand, my dream was to have my own studio with functional equipment to achieve successful results. My goal was to have a holistic approach and a place that did not feel like a gym. I wanted a place where everyone could achieve their goals and dreams for health, fitness and well-being and to work with people who embraced the same ideas and appreciated a harmonious nurturing environment. This is what we share at Reach 4 Health. |
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I am from an Irish background and began Irish dancing at the age of five. My mother, sister, brother and I owned three dance schools where we taught 100’s of students the art of dance. Every week I spent many hours practising for competition and striving for the Australian championships. It was my goal and on my fist attempt I achieved a second place. Soon after, it was discovered I had severe Scoliosis, which is curvature of the spine. I was 14 years old. I was placed in a very restrictive brace made of metal and leather that covered my entire spine, placing me in upright traction. Sitting down become almost impossible.