Welcome to Pilates HQ. I am very excited to share the benefits of our reformer pilates classes and brand new studio with you. I wanted to create an enjoyable place to exercise: where you can get a heart pumping and core-focussed workout in a space filled with natural light – with great trainers! I hope you enjoy reaching your fitness goals at Pilates HQ!
Our Trainers
Diane
Roland
Originally from a personal training background, Roland was first introduced to the benefits of Pilates after sustaining an injury. Intrigued by its rehabilitative benefits, he enrolled and completed full Pilates instructor certification with Polestar in the UK. Roland is passionate about Pilates and tries to bring out the best in all his clients – his dynamic classes provide a great workout while making you feel longer and leaner.
Faran
Coming from a background in modern dance - having studied at Broadway Dance Centre in New York City - Faran has been inspired to stay fit by the best movers and shakers in the business. She was introduced to Pilates through her dance career and decided to pursue
her mat and reformer instructor training in London with Stott in 2012 and the Ten Academy in 2014, and has been teaching Reformer classes ever since. Faran
is passionate about the Pilates Method and enjoys teaching tough, energising sessions with an element of fun.
Andrew M.
Andrew has been working in the Fitness Industry since 2006 and started as a Personal Trainer individually motivating clients to their specific goals. He then found a love for group exercise and began running his own boot camp classes, teaching indoor cycling and of course then Pilates. Andrew has been teaching Pilates full time for the past five years. He is also a fully qualified Sport Massage therapist. When he isn't teaching you may find him going into beast mode up and down the basketball court, hitting the heavy bag or maybe swinging a Kettlebell. All that aside he brings an infectious energy to his classes leaving you with a challenging workout whilst making sure you keep good posture and alignment.
Georgette
Originally a dancer, Georgette has 18 years of fitness instructing experience, 8 of which she specialised in the Stott Pilates method. She holds a Stott Pilates level 2 Advanced Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac Barrels and Chairs Instructor qualification and specialises in Injuries and Special Populations (ISP) and Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer. Georgette is always impressed by the positive results she has had using the Stott method to treat clients particularly those suffering with low back pain, and postural issues such as Scoliosis. She also specialises in Pre and Post natal exercise and has had much success with rehabilitating clients particularly those that have had c-sections. Georgette continually attends workshops and courses in order to stay current. Her excellent communication skills, inspirational style of teaching and infectious enthusiasm makes her a joy to work out with!
Keisha
Originally from Canada, Keisha has always had a passion for health and wellbeing. Coming from a dance background (ballet and jazz), Keisha has practiced Pilates for over 10 years and since moving to the UK decided on a career change and qualified as a STOTT Pilates Matwork and Reformer Instructor. Keisha is passionate about the Pilates Method and practices regularly herself. Her classes are challenging, structured and focused on Pilates principles to build strength and stability while giving clients an overall body workout.
Nicola
Emma
Emma is passionate about Pilates and is committed to helping clients create fitter, healthier lifestyles. She received her Pilates qualification with Stott in 2008 and for the past 10 years has developed her knowledge and understanding of movement, kinesiology and biomechanics, all of which she loves to combine to create functional, challenging and rewarding classes. Ever the student Emma is always learning and committed to furthering her studies of Pilates, movement and fitness. She is presently studying for a BSc (Hons) degree in Exercise science.
Victoria
Victoria is a trained professional dancer and graduated with a first class honours degree at one of London’s top dance schools. She then had a successful dance career working commercially and also in a West End Musical. She was first introduced to Pilates as part of her dance training and has always been passionate about its posture, strength and flexibility benefits. Victoria has been teaching Pilates since 2012 and now teaches full time. She loves to see the physical transformations in her clients and her enthusiasm really does shine through in her classes! Victoria loves to teach fun high energy classes with a focus on technique and form.
Matt
Matt has been involved in the world of fitness for more than 16 years, both as a Trainer and an athlete.
Qualified as an Advanced Personal Trainer, Kinetic chain coach and reformer instructor, Matt studied at one of London’s premier Personal Training studios, developing his knowledge and understanding of advanced anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and kinetic chain assessment (the UK’s gold standard for assessing functional capability, problems and dysfunction).
Matt has been teaching reformer Pilates for 8 years and believes it to be an integral part of any training and rehab programme.
In classes, you’ll see that brought to life by his attention to detail on technique, and his ability to create a fun, energising experience, whilst encouraging everyone to work to their maximum and get the most out of the session.
Favorite exercise: Carriage lunge – perfect for working stability of the pelvis, knees and ankles whilst working the posterior chain.
Holly
Holly graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand with a Bachelor of science and a Bachelor of physiotherapy. She gained experience in Melbourne and London working both in private practice as well as with various sporting teams including rugby, league and netball. As a Physiotherapist and instructor, Holly combines her understanding of biomechanics with exercise rehabilitation, which she uses to create fun and challenging classes. She believes that keeping strong and fit is the best way to prevent and treat many injuries and health conditions.