NAOMH KIRWAN
OWNER OF SWAY PILATES STUDIO & PILATES TEACHER
Naomh showed a keen interest in movement and keeping fit from a young age. As a child she was into ballet, modern dance and competitive swimming. Through her teens Naomh was an avid gym goer until she had an accident which caused life changing damage to her back and pelvis.
It was then that Naomh found Pilates through the advice of a family member. Through Pilates she got her body out of pain and strong again. Pilates gave Naomh the opportunity to get back into sport and refocus her mind.
Naomh began training, with Sarah MacLachlann, to become a Pilates teacher committing to an intensive mentorship training programme which included the teachings of Joesph Pilates in reformer 1,2,3, Mat 1,2, Cadillac, Tower, Ladder Barrell & Chair.
She then went onto the USA to do an advanced course in Pilates which gave her unique knowledge of the inner workings of the body.
On her return to Ireland Naomh began working with athletes, introducing Pilates into their regime so they reach their full potential in their field. Naomh has worked with many of the country’s top athletes across a division of sports including golf, rugby and Olympians.
Naomh now works with both individuals, group classes and clients with specific injuries such as back problems, those recovering from stroke, brain injuries and in rehabilitation. Many of Naomh’s clients also benefit from weight loss, gained flexibility and strength as well as mindfulness.
AOIFE KEEGAN
PILATES TEACHER
Aoife started teaching pilates 11 years ago after her 4th child. She had attended pilates for many years previously and had seen how much it helped her body both before and after pregnancy. Seeing how safe and functional the movement was she really wanted to bring that into every day life.
She has also worked with all walks of life from people with lifetime pathologies to women pre and post baby. She has a keen interest in working with men bringing flexibility and mobility back into their lives and helping them find their six pack again :-)
Aoife did her full Mentorship training with Balanced Body
She is qualified in Mat 1 , Mat 2, Mat 3
Reformer 1, 2,3
Ladder barrel
Trapeze table
Arc
Kettle bell
Pre & post natal
Children’s pilates
When not in work Aoife loves to be home hanging out with her family for their famous family dinners or out walking their dog
LISA TUTHILL
PILATES TEACHER
Lisa embraced Pilates as a career following the birth of her son in 2008, when a pelvic injury left her unable to walk for many weeks. As time passed Pilates helped her body to recover and strengthen. It also had a profoundly positive effect on her mental well being.
Her journey since then has been to impart her knowledge to others. It began with her gaining Balanced Body Teacher Training qualifications in 2016 in:
Pilates mat Level 1 & 2
Reformer Level 1, 2 & 3.
Ladder barrel
Trapeze table
Chair
Lisa believes in Pilates as an integral part of everyday life. Pilates movements can help everyone to develop optimal health and vitality.
Her classes are designed to ensure you understand the benefits and reasons beyond each movement. Lisa also wants to empower and help you reach your own personal Pilates goals.
When not teaching Pilates, Lisa can be found in a field walking her lurcher Luke or at home working on her home interiors projects like painting, moving furniture and generally disorientating her family.
RACHEL HOLLYWOOD
PILATES TEACHER
Having always had an interest in health and fitness Rachel’s love of Pilates goes back many years, having discovered it whilst pregnant with her first child.
Rachel loved the way Pilates felt in her body and how pilates helped to correct the misalignment in her spine as a result of carrying around a heavy baby bump.
After spending almost 20 years in banking in both the UK and Ireland Rachel decided to leave the corporate world in early 2020 to follow her passion for pilates.
Rachel is a qualified BASI (Body Arts & Science International) Pilates instructor. Through BASI Pilates Rachel has also completed further education in Pilates for osteoporosis, for the mature client, for children, use of gliders for Pilates, Pilates for scoliosis, for injuries and pathologies and has completed the Pink Ribbon Program, which focusses on supporting women and men in their breast cancer recovery.
Rachel is also a certified infant massage instructor and soon to be qualified in pre and post-natal Pilates.
Rachel prides herself on making her classes fun as well as educational and is passionate about sharing the knowledge she has learned to enable clients to have improved body awareness, allowing them to integrate Pilates principles into their everyday lives.
Originally from Wales, Rachel now lives in Dublin with her husband, two children and their dog. In her free time Rachel can be found trying to improve her baking skills (or just making a mess in the kitchen!)
UNA CASHIN
ACUPUNCTURE, REFLEXOLOGY & REIKI
Una is a registered acupuncturist, reflexologist and aromatherapist. She has been working in the holistic field for over 20 years. She is also a qualified in reiki, Indian head massage, remedial massage, Thai massage and infant massage. Although she no longer practices massage.
She also studied Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness techniques and has a daily meditation practice for many years. Her focus has always been helping people find the natural balance in their body.
When she’s not working you can usually find her cooking and dancing in her kitchen. She loves a good kitchen disco.
MAIREAD CARTY
SWAY ADMINISTRATION
Mairead is responsible for technology support and customer service at Sway.
She previously worked for more than 20 years in the financial services industry. She has extensive experience in the areas of accounting, technology implementation, financial reporting and business management. She stepped away from her career in 2015 to concentrate on her family and raising her two boys.
Mairead has a passion for Pilates. Since joining Aoife’s beginners’ classes 6 years ago she has been hooked. Mairead is excited to be in a role which combines her passion for Pilates and her background in technology development. She says, “my tech skills can be applied much better when combined with controlled breathing and a strong core!”.
So, whether you are looking for information and help on membership/Pilates classes or how to use Glofox, Mairead will be there to support you.
When she is not working with the Sway Team (or Swaying herself), Mairead is kept busy with her family and her keen interest in interior design.
LYNN HODGINS
SOUND HEALING
Lynn has been studying and teaching health and wellness modality for over 25yrs. She has always been fascinated with the mind/body/ spirit connection. Her journey started off with body work and she qualified in sports massage, Indian head massage and Reflexology. In 2003 she moved to Sydney Australia and started practicing/studying Ashtanga Yoga, with the renowned Frances Liotta and completed a two year intensive teacher training program.
Lynn has also been working as a Sound Healer for the past 12 years, after completing her training with the Sound Healing Academy in the UK. She continues to advance her studies under Chris Blanchard & Sheila Whittaker.
She has facilitated sound healing sessions (workshops) with a large profile of corporate clients such as; Bank of Ireland, State Street Bank, AIB as well as medical institutions including St. John of Gods,
St. Michael’s House, Down Syndrome Dublin, The Lourdes hospital and many more.
She also runs regular sound bath sessions and daily workshops for large private groups. Lynn is also a qualified Nutritional Health Coach and works with groups/private clients. She assists in educating them to make better and healthier lifestyle decisions, so they can change habits that do not serve them. She gets so much fulfilment assisting clients to live a happier life, allowing them achieve their goals and to show up as the best version of themselves.