About Me
I am both a Pilates teacher and MNU Certified Nutritionist, who is passionate about health and fitness.
I am a Back4Good lower back pain Pilates specialist (with Body Control Pilates) and an Advanced Pregnancy and Post natal wellness practioner (with Burrell Education).
My style
I am a patient, encouraging teacher who likes to make classes fun, varied, dynamic and (at intermediate level) challenging. They are based on a functional and contemporary approach to Pilates. This, I combine with more traditional Pilates exercises, to counteract the effect of our largely sedentary lifestyles.
My Pilates classes are small, friendly and personal (10 people max). This means that I can focus on quality rather than quantity and give everyone the attention they deserve. I can therefore deliver a more personalised service than in a larger gym style class. My classes are tailored to coincide with my clients’ overall level of fitness, Pilates experience and goals as well as the ongoing feedback I encourage.
Let me know what goals you would like to set yourself before you start classes with me and I will support you in making those goals a reality (although change won’t happen overnight!).
Check out my testimonials page for clients' reviews of her teaching style or my 5 star google reviews for a taste of what I have to offer.
Pilates training
Specialist Populations / Pilates for Rehab :
Pilates for Hypermobile clients - multiple courses including with Jane Simmonds from UCL Hypermobility Clinic
Pilates for the Menopause
Pilates for Bone Health (Osteoporosis)
Pre / post Hip Operations (replacements)
Pilates for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
Pilates for the Older Person
Pilates for Children and Teenagers - APPI
How Pilates can help with Long Covid
FAMI - Functional Anatomy for Movement and Injuries at The Icahn School for Medicine, Mount Sinai, New York
Myofascial training with Anatomy Trains in Motion (by Tom Myers and Karin Gurtner)
Pilates for Scoliosis
Pilates Therapy touch courses with Bonnie Southgate and Stephanie Beeson
Pilates for Shoulder Rehab (APPI)
MET - Muscle Energising Technique with Pilates Therapy
The Vital Breath and Pilates for respiratory conditions
Masterclasses with Cobham Pilates in:
Tight pelvic floor and jaw, weak core
Tight hips, weak gluts
Tight shoulders, neck and upper back
Hand and wrist injuries - Dianne Graci
Pilates for sports Performance
Pilates for Skiing
Pilates for Running
Pilates for Golf and Tennis
Pilates for Cycling – APPI
Sports injuries
Advanced Gait Analysis – Polestar
High Intensity Power Pilates
All the courses below I completed with Body Control Pilates unless stated otherwise.
Aside from matwork, I have also undertaken the reformer teacher training course at Body Control Pilates, but have yet to take the final reformer training exam.
Lower back pain
Lower back pain management is one area in which I specialise. I am a qualified a Back4Good lower back pain Pilates specialist (through Body Control Pilates).
Pregnancy / post natal
Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Pilates with Body Control and Advanced qualification with Burrell Education
Pelvic Floor Health and Dysfunction – MBodies Academy, Carolyne Anthony’s “The Center for Women’s Fitness
Diastasis Recti, C-sections and Pubis Symphysis Derangement – MBodies Academy
Diastasis recti rehab with Body Control Pilates
Pilates for Breastfeeding Mums
Pelvic Floor health - Maeve Whelan
Hypopressives
Additional Matwork Courses / WORKSHOPS
Intermediate Matwork
Standing Pilates
Matwork Evolution
Small Matwork Equipment (balls, bands, foam rollers, magic circles, swiss balls)
Fascial Integration through Pilates – Kane School at Cobham Pilates
Neurodynamics - given by Physioworks
The Psoas / pelvic region; and Optimum Shoulder Function
Walking the Lines by James Earle - writer of Born to Walk (analysing fascial connections, understanding gait, postural analysis, footwork)
Pilates Progressions using the Franklin method with Tom McCook
Polyvagal theory - Cameron Angus (the Vagus Nerve)
Teaching Style
Aside from Pilates, I love tennis, cycling, weight training, running, cardio, golf, paddle boarding, yoga... (the list goes on!). I therefore love taking inspiration from other forms of exercise to add an extra functional dimension to my teaching. I am also an avid meditator and believe in the importance of using the breath and mindful movement to offset our busy, stressful lives.
I constantly see a link between stress and pain. Having worked in a law firm previously, I understand the toll office life takes on the body and promote exercises which release common areas of tension as well as focusing on holistic toning. I am a safe and effective teacher who likes to make an impact on the way my clients move. I encourage functional movement and good technique to activate the correct muscles and avoid unnecessary stress on the joints. My classes are friendly and personal, tailored to my clients’ goals and reasons for taking on Pilates. I ensure everyone is progressing towards the goals they wish to meet at a pace and level at which they feel comfortable. I am keen to spread my passion for Pilates by making my classes varied and interesting, adding a dimension of challenge for those who wish to progress at a faster pace.
Pilates Story and Background
In 2005, South America, of all places, was where I was first introduced to what has now become both my passion and my career. I started attending classes in Argentina and Brazil during my 3rd year abroad at university to help with my hypermobility (which I have learnt more about since becoming a teacher). As this was all in Spanish and Portuguese, it proved even more of challenge for a complete beginner! I then continued this interest on my return to the UK. However, my understanding of Pilates was really turned on its head when I started training with Body Control. Body Control had a greater focus on precision of technique and safe teaching methods than any other classes I had attended over the years.
Formerly a languages and law graduate, Pilates was not a natural transition for me on paper. I always had a passion for health and fitness outside of work, so finally made the decision to leave my career in law and made an unconventional leap into the fitness industry by deciding to train as a Pilates teacher with Body Control in 2014.
Pilates has revolutionised my life. Previously a cardio addict with poor posture (from a desk-bound work life), I was consistently injuring myself, developing long-term pains in my knees, back, neck and shoulders. After seeing numerous physiotherapists and chiropractors, it has been Pilates, which has helped me manage this. How? Well, simply put, Pilates’ focus on body mindfulness makes you more aware of how you stand and move in everyday life. Pilates has been beneficial not only for my posture, core strength and muscle tone, but also my overall mental and physical wellbeing. I hope you also value its benefits after attending my classes.
