About Me

So, after reaping the benefits of regular pilates practice for  over 20 years  I decided to turn my passion into my job and retrained with Body Control Pilates in London as a matwork teacher. Body Control Pilates is  widely recognised as a world-leading education provider for Pilates teaching. The training is justifiably tough but having being a huge fan of Lynne Robinson, the undisputed Queen of Pilates in the UK and the founder of Body Control Pilates,  for many years there was no one else I wanted to train with. 

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As a Pilates teacher you never stop learning, whether through teaching and working with individual clients, from my own personal practice or through the generosity of  other teachers and colleagues .  As a member of the Body Control Pilates Association I keep  my knowledge up to date with Continuous Personal Development  and am able to study further the areas that interest me the most.  I have recently completed the Pilates in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation course so that I can safely help clients in rehabilitation from Breast Cancer

 

I am also a qualified Back4Good® practitioner having successfully completed Body Control Pilates Low Back Pain course and associated exam.  The qualification is endorsed by BackCare, the UK charity for healthier backs and by leading medical practitioners, This means I am able to safely work with clients experiencing chronic low back pain and I offer this on a one to one basis

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​About my classes

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My small group classes are relaxed, inclusive and hopefully enjoyable!, We focus on strengthening our core, fully mobilising our joints and learning to effectively control the movement of our spines. Overtime we build strength, mobility and endurance.  I offer Beginners classes, for those of you who are new to Pilates or who would like to revisit the fundamentals, together with Mixed Ability classes where everyone can work at the level that is right for them.   Class sizes are kept small - I only teach a maximum of 12 per class so that every one can be assured of my attention. Every lesson is different, planned around each group's progress and needs,  and we use small props such as the band, the magic circle and the overball to add challenge and variety where appropriate. Pilates is for everyone  - we are all different and there is no judgement so if you have been thinking of giving Pilates a go please get in touch.  I would love to have you in one of my classes!

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About One-to-Ones & Duos

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One-to-ones are great if you would like to try your hand at Pilates before joining a group class, if you are returning to Pilates after a break or injury or if you would just like to be taught in a more private setting where the entire class is tailored to your needs.  One-to-ones can be booked as a one off or on a regular basis if you would like to continue your Pilates journey this way, meaning every lesson is bespoke to your needs and progress.  Combining a 1-2-1 with a friend  or partner in a Duo lesson means the classes are more cost effective but still highly tailored.  One-to-ones can be taught in the comfort of your own home if you live in the Harrogate or Knaresborough area or surrounding villages.  Alternatively, subject to availability they can be held in Calcutt Village Hall in Knaresborough or a local studio

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