About Me

I have been practising Pilates for over 18 years and qualified to teach Pilates in 2019. 

Growing up I had a love of many sports including running, netball, lacrosse, swimming, and tennis, but my absolute passion was always gymnastics.  

​ After leaving school, I studied Psychology at the University of Exeter and eventually trained as a Primary School Teacher.  It was at this time that I attended my first Pilates class and fell in love with it; the control and precision of Pilates overlapped strongly with the skills I learned in gymnastics, complimented my love of running and became invaluable to me in counteracting not only the physical but the mental challenges of teaching and the world of work!

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After 12 years of teaching and with my eldest daughter starting school, I found myself wishing that I could train as a Pilates instructor. I wanted to continue to use my skills as a teacher, work with people AND share my love of Pilates but also have the flexibility to support my children in the way I wanted to. So, in 2019, my wonderful husband Tom, gave me the push to follow my heart and make the leap to become a qualified Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor.

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My first class was held in September 2019. Since then I have trained in Small Equipment, Common Orthopaedic Conditions, Pre and Post Pregnancy, and Kids & Teens Pilates. My timetable has gradually expanded to include Mixed Ability, Gentle Strengthen and Stretch, Seniors Seated Standing (chair based), Online Power Pilates and One to One sessions.

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My next ambition is to add a Mother & Baby class. Post pregnancy and with a baby in tow, I found getting to classes became challenging, so to be able to offer a class for mums to attend, with their babies, in an environment which is welcoming and relaxed is something I would love to provide.