Team is at the very core of The Pilates Movement, only having the very best instructors who are carefully selected for a love of Pilates, teaching experience and want of helping people improve their health. One of the central ethos’ of The Pilates Movement is; ‘create a fun environment that’s inclusive, whilst improving peoples overall health’.
Jeff & Jane, a husband and wife team, are the founders of The Pilates Movement. Jeff and Jane bring years of experience working within the health and wellness industry, both are extremely passionate about Pilates always wishing to share their passion with The Pilates Movement community. You will catch Jeff teaching classes along with Jane who will look after your member journey.
Jeff is a highly experienced Personal Trainer and Instructor holding some of the highest industry qualifications available, having had years of experience helping people achieve their desired goals whilst transforming their lives. Jeff’s career spans from training High Profile Sydney based clients to being an Exercise Coach at a Sydney based Football team, before moving to the UK. Once in the UK Jeff founded The Pilates Movement along with a London based HIIT studio, he is a ‘hands on’ studio owner being active in running classes and taking Personal Training sessions, purely for the love of helping people and seeing their progression.
Jeff’s career in Pilates started after suffering from a shoulder injury during intensive training being introduced to Pilates to help his rehabilitation. After seeing the many benefits he started looking to learn more about Pilates and all it had to offer. Qualifying as a Pilates instructor in Sydney, Australia with Australias top Pilates academy, he then decided to focus more on Pilates training rather than standard Gym Training. Jeff eventually found his way into Reformer Pilates seeing the further benefits and results the Reformer was able to achieve for his clients.
His upbeat manner and personal style, complimented with years of experience, extensive qualifications and flexible approach will keep you motivated to enjoy every session
Jane is co founder of the Pilates Movement and is on hand to help you in any way with your booking experience and membership queries. She will make you feel welcome from the moment you step through the door. Developing a love for Pilates whilst living in Australia, Jane saw first hand how amazing Pilates is for developing core strength and helping with lower back issues. She is a busy mum of three who loves to hop on a reformer whenever she can. Having had a successful career in the fashion industry Jane has now dedicated all her energy into making The Pilates Movement an amazing experience for everyone how joins.
Maya discovered Pilates to strengthen her back after being diagnosed with scoliosis. She has been attending Pilates classed for 11 years and decided this would be the career path for her. Maya trained with Polestar Pilates in London in 2018. Her teaching style is relaxed, adaptable, and fun, always evolving to keep sessions fresh. Maya loves working with clients on Reformer Pilates, focusing on self-awareness and maximizing their abilities. She tailors each session to fit the individual, ensuring they get the most benefit. For Maya, the best part of teaching is seeing her clients’ progress and helping them feel better after every session.
Linda is originally from Sweden and holds a ‘Pilates Training & Education’ Master diploma in Pilates which includes, Mat level 3, full selection of the equipment (large and small), pre and post-natal, Barre, pilates for the older adult, and pilates for children and teens. She has taught a variety of clients in her previous home studio in London, ranging from athletes to general exercisers. Linda is trained in both Classical Pilates as well as in a more evolved and Dynamic approach. She has a passion for the history of Pilates and is keen to keep up Joseph Pilates and his students’ (‘the Elders’/Classical teachers) legacy through her own teaching. You’ll be working on perfecting your technique in her classes while your individual range of movement and strength is challenged.
Karen has always been active, keeping fit with her favourite bootcamp, HiiT and yoga classes. Though it wasn’t until she injured her back that she was introduced to Pilates for rehabilitation, and she hasn’t looked back since – going on to qualify as an instructor herself.
As Karen puts it, Pilates completely changed her life, and she is passionate about sharing what she has learned and helping people achieve their goals.In particular, she enjoys supporting her clients as they overcome injuries, restore postural imbalances, strengthen core muscles and gain all of the mind/body benefits Pilates brings.
Karen has worked with clients in a mixed group setting of all levels of fitness and ability. She also thrives working on a one-to-one basis, and she likes nothing better than seeing her clients improve over time. She believes that a little perseverance goes a long way!
Tash has been in the fitness industry for 27 years. Beginning as an exercise to music instructor back in the day when leg warmers and leotards were the outfit of choice!
Whilst in a role as studio manager at a large chain of gyms Tash discovered Pilates and Yoga and fell in love with the ethos of healing your body through movement. Subsequently training as a Yoga instructor then as a Pilates instructor with Body Control Pilates she now uses her knowledge to help clients to achieve their fitness and wellbeing goals and enjoys “fixing” postural problems and injuries after healing herself through movement following spine surgery.
Her enthusiasm and motivation towards her class participants helps them to do that last extra rep on the reformer resulting in, well results!
My journey into sport and fitness began as a little girl. I fell in love with everything to do with track and field athletics and planned to make this into a career upon leaving school.
However fate intervened and I took a different path and worked as an Air Hostess for British Airways, having loads of fun. However I was always yearning to get back to what I loved.
So 20 years ago I found my path back to fitness and there my journey began, and it lead me to Pilates. I studied with Pilates Solutions and later I trained as a STOTT Instructor. I decided to further my career and became a personal trainer with a diploma for advanced human anatomy. My passion is to achieve an injury free future for all and in turn improve the health and physical and mental fitness of the clients.
I love to have fun in my classes so I would love you to join me.
Erin started her career as a professional dance teacher, known for her passion for movement and her dedication to helping her students build strength, tone and flexibility. Certified by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, Erin studied and trained at Linda Sweetzer’s Teacher Training College where she went on to teach ballet, tap, modern and jazz for various dance schools.
A passion for fitness led Erin to explore and train in Zumba, Barre Concept and group exercise.
Struggling with knee problems during her dance career, she needed an alternative means of exercise to keep her knee strong. After leaving the dance industry due to two knee operations, Erin discovered Pilates. This dramatically helped her recovery and allowed her to return to her fitness studies.
Erin trained with internationally renowned Basi Pilates, completing their 500 comprehensive teacher training. Erin is a truly amazing instructor who is able to inspire people to get the very best from the session and reach their best potential. Her session are always delivered with articulation and precision making them hugely enjoyable.
Charlotte is originally from the Professional Dance and Theatre world, competing internationally and touring the UK and Ireland as a dancer. She finished her career in the West End in London at the Dominion Theatre as a lead.
During Charlotte’s professional career Reformer Pilates was such a huge part of her training to ensure technique, form, and strength was there to able her to perform multiple shows a week at a demanding level.
During her time performing she qualified as a Personal Trainer and has continued to explore the path of industry. Charlotte has developed a passion for Reformer Pilates and is looking forward to helping all of you achieve your personal goals.
Paula first discovered Pilates whilst travelling the globe as long haul cabin crew. After experiencing the amazing benefits it had for her both mentally and physically, she completed her level 3 Mat Pilates Diploma, subsequently achieving her pre/post natal qualification with APPI and Reformer Pilates certification with Lisa Bradshaw. She regularly attends a variety of CPD courses to ensure that her knowledge is up to date.
Paula believes Pilates is for everybody and enjoys seeing clients grow stronger. Her classes are always dynamic, inclusive and fun with a strong focus on delivering an amazing result for her students.
When she isn’t teaching, Paula enjoys attending yoga, barre and Pilates classes, travelling, cocktails and spending time with her family.
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