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"Sarah is the best Pilates instructor I have come across. I first came to see her three years ago following multiple injuries from weightlifting and I have never looked back. Pilates is now a non-negotiable for me every week, and Sarah has completely changed my abilities in my training and sports performance. She is also the loveliest lady ever! I couldn't recommend her and her team enough!"
Natasha Osgood
"From the moment you enter, it's apparent this is a well-resourced Pilates studio, with the latest gleaming apparatus neatly spaced out in an ever-clean set-up. All the instructors have an innate love of what they do, and it comes through in how they communicate with the people they help. They personalise the experience regardless of age or ability. I walk out feeling 5cm taller, having been physically and mentally stretched."
Julian Goldsmith
"My class with Lisa is my mid-week reset and recharge. The classes are varied, tailored to individual needs and fun. I leave feeling energised, not exhausted. Lisa is a wonderful teacher – friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable and passionate about Pilates. Each week she helps me achieve more than I think my body is capable of. The studio is bright and airy, with a great range of equipment and ample parking."
Alex Rowe
"I approached Sarah with recurring lower back issues, wanting to improve my core strength and prevent future relapses into pain. I'd forgotten to mention that I also have mild scoliosis – she identified it independently. Sarah takes the time to listen, observe and correct my movements, and work out the best exercises for me. The 1:1 and 2:1 lessons are tailored and varied. She genuinely wants the best for her clients."
Andrea Lockerbie
"I started with Sarah's Pilates lessons over Zoom, moving to the mat class later. I now have so much more core strength, which complements my running and cycling and contributes to a sense of all-round fitness."
Richard Moore
"Fabulous, clean, welcoming Pilates studio with amazing equipment and even more amazing and knowledgeable staff. I've been coming to Sarah's studio for several years and genuinely look forward to my sessions – couldn't recommend enough."
Claire Austin
"I've been doing Pilates with Sarah for 17 years and honestly couldn't do without our weekly sessions! After a couple of years of mat classes, I began private equipment lessons and have never looked back. Sarah is skilled at tailoring exercises precisely to individual needs. Whether you want to strengthen a muscle group, recover from an injury or maintain overall fitness, she always gets you working hard while having fun."
Sara Gate
"Really, really love this studio! I've been going a while now to the Tower+ Fundamentals class with Bedia, and it's really good. Bedia is brilliant – a very attentive teacher, guiding you through all the movements. I really look forward to the class every week."
Caroline Wilkinson
"I enjoy a weekly Zoom class with Sarah. Sarah's classes are clear, concise and caring. She has helped me so much with my shoulder and back issues, and that was why I was eager to continue with her lessons when I could no longer go to her studio. Zoom has been a perfect fit! I highly recommend Sarah."
Jenny Olivera
"Sarah is a fantastic Pilates instructor. Her mat classes are small, which allows her to concentrate on each person and adapt each session to their needs. I have a weak back, and it has greatly improved through Pilates. I've been with Sarah for seven years and enjoy it immensely – her 1:1 reformer classes are excellent too. Her passion for Pilates is infectious, and she's a lovely, caring person. Book now!"
Kim Murray
"I've been attending private classes with Sarah to recover from a lower back injury. They've become the cornerstone of my recovery programme and are now integral to my fitness and wellbeing. Sarah is extremely knowledgeable about Pilates and its role in rehabilitation, and each class is tailored to my needs and incrementally builds on the previous session. Above all, she delivers her classes with seemingly unlimited patience and good humour."
Nick William
"I have been taking Pilates lessons with Sarah since 2018, in her men's evening classes. I started following a back injury, and the classes have helped with my core strength and stability and are now part of my regular routine."
Michael King
"I've been doing Pilates with Sarah for about five years. Her attention to detail with each individual body, and her gentle correction to ensure every exercise is performed correctly, is second to none. I now do her small weekly Zoom class – amazingly, she still spots and corrects our positioning. After many years with other teachers, Sarah is right at the top of her game."
Clare Belsten
"SMK Pilates studio is such a gem. I’m so happy I found it. The instructors are all lovely, real experts and give excellent instruction throughout the class with microscopic precision to what’s going on in your body. Lots of variation in the class structure each week and plentiful Pilates equipment to support in your mat work. Five stars, I would go every day if I could!"
Amy Dennis
"Sarah, your guidance, encouragement, and belief in me have meant more than I can say, and I truly couldn’t have done this without you. I’m now a qualified instructor and your support played such a big part.Thank you for everything you do - not just as an instructor, but as a source of motivation and positivity."
Qi Qi
OUR FOUNDER
“For me precision, depth of knowledge and commitment to intelligent movement are the building blocks of good Pilates teaching. Pilates should be done safely, thoughtfully and with lasting results. This is not a trend-driven studio. It's a place where expertise leads everything. I trained across two distinct Pilates methodologies: Alan Herdman Body Conditioning and Remedial Exercise, and BASI (Body Arts and Science International). I am a member of the BASI global faculty team as an educator, still.”
FAQ's
I've never done Pilates before — is that a problem?
What should I wear, and do I need to bring anything?
What equipment does the studio have?
I have a back problem or old injury — can I still join?
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