My Journey to Empowering Others
About Movement Arts
Lily McEvenue - Founder of Movement Arts, Certified Pilates Instructor and Neuro Movement Coach
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As a young dancer growing up in ballet school, I was chronically injured .
With every injury, I felt shame, isolation, and frustration with the lack of available resources . None of the typical quick-fix recommendations were working. It wasn’t that the practitioners I was seeing were unskilled, but that I was stuck in a cycle of re-injuring myself anytime I went back to train.
You've been there, right? Eight weeks of physio, you feel great, but the second you step back onto the stage or field, or lift a grocery bag, it’s “Yikes, I'm hurt again!”. There is nothing more defeating than re-injury, and that is exactly what led me to Pilates and brain based movement.
I practice what I preach, and guide others to find safety in the brain so that their body can start to move freely again. Whether you are a dancer, or not, a brain based approach is for everyone.
Pilates is what gave me strength and resilience as a professional dancer, but using a nervous system approach is what took it to the next level.
My mission with Movement Arts is to offer you an approach that I wish I had access to when I was facing my own chronic injury.
I believe that any limitation can be overcome, and no movement goal is too ambitious. No matter your age, ability, or physical limitation, you can feel free and empowered in movement!
and to this day continues to inform why, how, and what I teach. My performance career has taken me to stages across North America and Europe, including The Royal Opera of Versailles, The Stratford Festival, and Mirvish Theatre.
My experience in the performing arts has shaped me as a teacher,
In parallel with my career on stage, I continued my studies in movement science and Pilates.
Over the last decade, I’ve continued my education in both classical, and rehab-based Pilates, The Franklin Method™, Fascial Movement, Pre-Post Natal Conditioning, Pelvic Floor Fitness and Dance conditioning. Since 2023, I have been studying The 4-Quadrant Stability Model™ with The Neuro Studio, and currently hold a level 3 practitioner qualification.
In addition to coaching dancers and performing artists, I have worked with many pre and postnatal women. I am a mom of three, including twins, and supporting individuals in this stage of life with a brain based movement approach is paramount.
I have worked in various health clinics, dance studios, and Pilates studios over the years, and Movement Arts was born out of a need to make movement even more individualized.
I am on a lifelong journey of learning, and I strive to help people move better, and provide artists with the resources they need to excel in their careers.
I booked an appointment with her years ago when she began her practice on the advice of a friend who said I would feel more energized and focussed. She was right. I have been working with Lily ever since. She tailors your sessions to both your needs and your goals. The pay off, both physically and mentally are incredible.
Kimberly Purtell, Lighting Designer
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Lily is an incredible pilates instructor.
Lily is an amazing teacher.
I've done a few of her classes online and found she was attentive, thorough, and professional.
It is refreshing to be able to do a class with a teacher who truly cares how your progress is while making it educational and motivating. Each session left me feeling strong and inspired.
Lili Maria,
Yoga Instructor
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I highly recommend Lily,
if you want to be supported and challenged in your movement practice. You are sure to be guided in the best possible ways to improve, while respecting your body and your needs. Lily has a lot of experience and shares it generously and in a professional way. She is creative and finds new ways of sharing her knowledge.
Sarah-Maude Laliberte,
Pro Dancer
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I am a registered massage therapist
and Lily was able to help me correct my pains and instabilities from repetitive holding patterns while treating. She gave me fantastic cues that I have been able to apply to my practice to self correct when I feel myself slipping into old habits. My time with Lily was invaluable and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Tara Van,
RMT and Musician
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Revolutionizing Movement Care & Empowering People to Move Beyond Limitations
Movement Arts is a Pilates-based approach, curating practices from the movement sciences to enrich the mind-body connection and help people surpass their movement goals.
What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to continuing education, creativity, and play. I believe movement should be enjoyable and accessible, and I challenge any preconceived ideas people may have about what or who Pilates and Movement is for. Movement Arts is for every body!
