Elisabeth Marshall
Contributing Writer
Elisabeth Marshall - Elisabeth Marshall
Elisabeth Marshall is a certified Pilates instructor with an interest in anatomy and biomechanics, imagery, and bodywork. She taught contemporary Pilates for four years and is currently pursuing a second certification in classical Pilates. Her clients include rugby players, ballroom dancers, high school students, and elite swimmers.
In addition, Elisabeth holds a MA in English. She is a part-time lecturer in Medical Humanities, focussing on narrative and metaphor in medical practice.
Elisabeth lives in Auckland, New Zealand.
Latest Articles
|
Kendall's Postural Types
In Florence Kendall's classic reference, "Muscles, Testing and Function," there are some key postural types.
Nov 20, 2009
- Elisabeth Marshall
|
|
Muscles of the Female Pelvic Floor
The female pelvic floor is a complex arrangement of layered muscles.
Oct 24, 2009
- Elisabeth Marshall
|
|
Dealing With Client Crushes as Movement Teachers
Many movement instructors experience the potentially problematic situation of having a student with a crush.
Oct 23, 2009
- Elisabeth Marshall
|
|
Review of The Educated Heart by Nina McIntosh
In this classic reference, now in its second edition, McIntosh explores ways for manual and movement therapists to honour professional boundaries.
Sep 12, 2009
- Elisabeth Marshall
|
|
How to Do a Standing Static Postural Assessment
A five-minute alignment assessment can be invaluable in determining a client's areas of tightness and weakness - and in setting goals for manual or movement work.
Sep 11, 2009
- Elisabeth Marshall
|
|
Muscles of Inspiration
The respiratory diaphragm is the primary muscle of inspiration, but an array of other muscles also work to enable the lungs to expand.
Sep 11, 2009
- Elisabeth Marshall
|
|
Classes of Levers
A lever consists of a fulcrum, an effort, and a load - but levers can work in three different ways.
Aug 21, 2009
- Elisabeth Marshall
|
|
Bony Anatomy of the Pelvis and its Joints
The pelvis isn't a solid block - it's a complex, finely balanced structure with several distinct bones and five different joints.
Aug 21, 2009
- Elisabeth Marshall
|
|
Avoid Popping Abdominals in Pilates
Pilates instructors are sticklers for an abdominal scoop that doesn't "pop" outwards.
Aug 21, 2009
- Elisabeth Marshall
|
|
National Novel Writing Month for Homeschoolers
National Novel Writing Month is a perfect homeschool activity, allowing budding novelists to take on a worldwide challenge that comes with great resources.
Aug 20, 2009
- Elisabeth Marshall
|
