About us
Welcome … A little bit about me and my background. My name is Miranda, I am the owner of Pole Affinity.
I am a qualified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor in both group exercise classes and gym. I have a dance background and have been working in fitness & teaching pole since 2007 bringing pole fitness to North Devon. I'm also a fully qualified mental health nurse & a massage therapist, specializing in Sports /Remedial Massage therapy and Aromatherapy.
I am a mum, dog mum and a Nana... yes i have a grandson!
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My pole journey began after taking a few classes at the iconic 'Bobbies' pole studio in Sydney Australia whilst on a working holiday visa as a nurse. On my return to the UK I brought a pole and the rest is history!
There was little on offer in the way of lessons , nothing online, so all i had was a few very basic dvds. It too me a very long time to progress with no one to guide me and the moves were a lot simpler back then! I would have loved to of had a pole school to attend to learn safely and efficiently and I am so happy to be able to offer that to others now.
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My fitness journey has not been easy...I've had a number of set backs with my health battling cancer 3 times in 2007, 2010 and 2018, having 3 major operations and other treatments, i could have easily given it all up but instead i have used fitness as a focus to get me through the tough times and make me stronger.
I have trained with some of the worlds top polers, including Pantera, Jenyne Butterfly, Alesia Vazmitsel, Heidi Hildsley, Sarah Scott, Daniel Rosen and Bendy Kate to name a just a few!
I have competed professionally and was a semi- finalist in the UK Professional Pole Championships in 2011 and a finalist in 2012. I performed pole & the won a North Devon Talent Competition 2011.
I've judged at a national Pole Competition as well as more local competitions.
Ladies...If your looking to get a Fitness /Bikini body then i can help you achieve great results.
I competed and won 1st Place in the Devon Classic Bikini Tall 2016. I was a finalist in 'Fit Factor' at Body Power 2015 and a finalist in UK Ultimate Physiques 2015.
So whether your looking to do fitness for fun and to just generally tone up or would like a more personal approach to achieve more specific results, I can help you. I can offer advice & personal training programmes on diet and fitness to match your individual goals.
I am extremely passionate about Fitness & absolutely love teaching this fantastic form of exercise, and seeing how my students change both in mind & body as a positive result. I help & encourage my students to take part in competitions and showcases if they wish.
Classes are always heaps of fun, welcoming and such an amazing way to keep fit... No matter what your age, shape, or size. We welcome all nationalities and genders, age 14+ for most of our regular classes and we run separate kids classes.
(N.B Younger kids with prior experience or gymnastic background may be considered for our regular classes)
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