Smart Strength Membership

You used to be able to swim, curl, hike miles and play tennis all afternoon. Then little by little you stopped doing the things you loved. And blamed them on aches and pains and then concluded it was because you were getting older.

Then you realized you needed more exercise and started doing more yoga to stretch out those aches and pains only to get worse. When that didn’t work someone said you needed to build strength and after a few weeks of lifting weights your back and hip were hurting so badly that you couldn’t sleep on your left side.

Frustrated, you went to your doctor who without doing diagnostic imaging said you most likely have arthritis and “what do you expect at your age?”

Does this sound familiar?

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The popular myth is when we start feeling “old” is to blame it on our age.

But what if I told you it has more to do with how you move, than your age. While flexibility, mobility, strength, contribute to how we move, most exercise programs focus on improving these attributes without addressing if they are contributing to moving with more ease?

So you might find yourself doing less and feeling even worse if you are either not doing enough of the right kind of exercise for your body,or doing the wrong kind of exercise for your body.

Most joint pain is due to faulty movement patterns and can’t be solely stretched, strengthened or massaged away.

The solution to get back to living in a body that feels great again is changing our confused movement habits through movement education.

Motion is lotion for your joints. But you’ve got to become aware of where you are holding too much tension and where there isn’t enough in your body.

That’s why the Somatic approach we use in The Heather Dennis Method is the right blend of exercise to help you feel great again.

And have the confidence you can stay that way!

Smart Strength is my signature monthly membership where we meet three times per week (insert Monday/Tuesday/Friday at 10 am) and work together to build mind body awareness, improve your alignment, oil up your joints, and build muscle and bone.

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If you’ve gotten bored with most fitness, yoga or Pilates regimes you are in for a pleasant surprise. Every class is..different.

They may repeat laying down foundational skills like core stability, hip mobility and teaching dormant muscles to wake up and turn on.  But each and every class is arranged a  little differently to create a different and profound awareness in your body.

Here we blend a somatic awareness with movements from Yoga, Pilates, Strength training and myofascial self-massage.

So you can do everything with consistent messaging with one guide, in one place conveniently online in the privacy of your own home.

If you miss a class you have anytime access to the replay and further access to a year’s worth of the video library which is packed with a ton of movement intelligence!

 Here’s what’s included in Smart Strength

Over 100 pre-recorded classes

Pilates/ Yoga/ Strength Training/ Somatics /Self-Massage

Workshops included:

Fix Your Feet / Soother Your Shoulders / Better Balance / Happy Hips / Core Intelligence / Supple Spine

3 new live online lessons every week

Mondays… Smart Strength Resistance Training

Tuesdays… Pilates Movement Foundations

Fridays… Pilates Core Strength with Props

All sessions at 10 am Atlantic Time

Discount on One-on-one posture consultation with me

Have a private posture assessment and understand how you can set yourself up for success in your movement practice!

50% discount coupon

  • <autoplay speed=5></autoplay>"I just came home from a 4-day wilderness kayak trip with my daughter In Desolation Sound. There were two days of 16 to 17 km paddling to and from the Eco Resort, and while I was a bit intimidated managed it very well. I was very conscious of my collarbones and the position of my shoulders as I was paddling and whenever I felt a twinge I was able to problem-solve ways to move more efficiently and with better core integrity. "

    Joan Backman

  • "Just after the start of the pandemic I noticed a small lump sitting in the notch of my collarbones. Three doctors said it was likely a cyst, but further investigation revealed it was a fast moving, stage 3, rare sarcoma that had to come out immediately. A second surgery was required which removed not only my healthy thyroid, but clavicle joints, part of my sternum and 1st rib in a 4” circumference. I couldn’t put any weight on my arms for 5 weeks. I couldn’t lift a cup of tea. My strength was sapped. A private session with Heather helped me learn to gently move my arm and shoulder. Over the next few months I returned to regular classes with Heather. I can now lift my arms over my head. The functional strength coaching has helped me regain my strength and function. Restoring my confidence and ability to get back to playing with my precious grandchildren."

    Val Hearder

  • "“Heather’s lessons guide me to notice subtle differences in my body. At 58 years old the focused and isolated movements Heather teaches are helping me connect with myself at a deeper level. This gentle somatic approach offers gradual, long-term gain.”"

    Krista Fletcher

FAQs - Answering Your Concerns

  • Absolutely, I understand that technology can be intimidating. We use an online platform that is easy to navigate. Every class is recorded, so if you can't make it in real-time, you can catch up later. Once you get into the flow of using the program, it'll become as familiar as driving your car, and you'll be navigating with ease. Here’s a guide to get you into the online platform. Check it out to see how easy it is!

  • I completely get it; we've all had our share of screen fatigue. The beauty of our program is that you don't have to travel anywhere, which also means you're reducing your carbon footprint and helping the environment. There's no excuse not to participate because you have the convenience of the recordings. And if a particular class works wonders for your body (like relieving that nagging shoulder pain), you can access it again whenever you need it!

  • We've all been there, signing up for something with the best intentions but not always following through. That's where I come in. I'll keep you motivated, and I'm here to hold you accountable. We all need support, especially when it comes to taking care of ourselves, and I'm committed to helping you succeed.

  • It's a valid concern, and I have a unique perspective on it. If an exercise triggers a pain pattern, that's actually a positive sign because it means we've identified an underlying movement pattern that needs attention. We'll work together to figure it out, reset your body, and eliminate the pain. Our approach is about healing through exercise, ensuring you move with confidence and comfort.

  • I believe in a collaborative approach where I consult with your chiropractor, physiotherapist, osteopath or massage therapist and understand what they are doing so that my work with you supports everything else you are doing.

  • It depends. Some people get immediate relief and benefit. For others it takes a little longer. This is a process and a practice that allows you to view pain and dysfunction as a part of a continuum that you can address and change rather than accept and be forced to live with.

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