I discovered Pilates over 10 years ago. I was looking for gentle exercise for an ongoing shoulder injury. Loved it. Missed it. Whenever I stopped I realised it really works for me! Again during both pregnancies found it a huge benefit. 

 

Since training as a teacher I have discovered how important the fundamentals are. They are the foundations – without truly understanding these you won’t achieve the best results. I have trained with Body Control Pilates and am passionate about bringing the benefits of Pilates to everyone and as a fully qualified teacher certified by Europe's largest professional Pilates organisation I can help you improve muscle tone and core stability, building strength from the inside out, re-balancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment. 

 

The 'classical' Pilates exercises that Joseph Pilates developed may take many years to perfect and may be beyond the capability of the average person. 

 

I break these exercises down so that clients can enjoy the benefits of Pilates whilst working safely and effectively as they move towards the more advanced exercises. 

 

I began practicing Pilates for three reasons - the first was to help soothe the side effects of my scoliosis, the second to strengthen my core as part of my fitness regime, and the third, in all honesty, was because I was keen to be part of the health and fitness craze that everyone seemed to be doing. 

 

However, once I started, I realised that this was in no way a fad, but a way of life. A way to make me stronger, leaner, more flexible and to relax and escape the stresses of everyday life. Pilates is my happy hour, and I love teaching others to move, look and feel better. 

 

I trained with Body control Pilates in London, founded by 'Queen of Pilates' Lynne Robinson who breaks down the traditional classical Pilates to create exercises that are more accessible to everyone so we can all challenge and strengthen our cores in a safe environment. 

 

I come from a sporting background and have worked across Tennis, Football, Rugby, Equestrian and Golf, and I've always been passionate about keeping fit and active and above all, having fun doing it. I like my clients to leave the studio with a smile on their face and a little fire in their abs... 

I was introduced to Pilates as part of my strength and conditioning programme as an athlete running cross-country and middle-distance events. Pilates helped me compete for Great Britain at World and European Cross-County Championships. 

 

In 2006 I then qualified as a Physiotherapist and I began to use Pilates as part of my rehab programmes for my patients, particularly those suffering from acute and chronic low back pain. I love the way that Pilates can (and should!) be used across a broad range of conditions and level of fitness - from acute back pain, sedentary office workers, through to elite athletes. 

 

My particular areas of expertise are in women’s health (ante and postnatal care, gynae surgery and pelvic floor strengthening) and running. 

 

Having formally managed APPI's flagship centre in Hampstead I also teach the 'Performance for Runners' Pilates course to fellow Pilates Instructors.