My passion for Pilates developed after I took classes over 12 years ago. My background is from the holistic therapies field. My passion stems from wellness and keeping fit – having ran, cycled and danced my way to fitness, I truly enjoyed anything that challenged my body and took it to the next level of fitness. In 2006 I completed my first New York Marathon.

My interests in Classical Pilates was born out of my love for discovering and taking regular Reformer classes and I loved how taking these classes alongside teaching my own Mat Pilates classes started to deepen my own awareness of the Pilates method and also started to change the way I taught Mat Pilates. I could see how strong the Classical Pilates exercises were and that they were part of a system within the Pilates method – I was hooked!

I have the honour of training under the most respected 2nd-Generation Classical Pilates Teachers from around the World. After competing my initial comprehensive teacher training certification with Kirk James Smith, Classical Pilates Centre UK, I have she has since gone on to expand my knowledge through mentorship programmes and advanced certifications.

In 2023, I embarked on a Teacher Mentorship Programme with Carrie Russo Pilates, followed by achieving a fully comprehensive Teacher Trainer certification at The Classical Pilates Centre under Kirk James Smith’s guidance.

I am currently undertaking the Advanced Teachers Course ‘Principles of Guidance’ led by Miguel Silva of the Uno Pilates School, Zurich, that will help deepen my understanding of Pilates in my own body. My passion is helping others also benefit through my own experience of the Pilates Method.

Katharine began teaching mat Pilates classes in 2005. She first discovered Pilates after her physio suggested it to help treat her stiff, sore back. Katharine’s favourite thing about Pilates is the way it strengthens and stretches her body and makes it feel fabulous afterwards. ‘It strengthens my back and makes me feel strong and confident,’ Katharine explains.

‘One of the major results of Contrology is gaining the mastery of your mind over the complete control of your body’ is Katharine’s favourite Joseph Pilates quote. An emphasis on control and concentration is one of the things Katharine’s clients can expect from a session with her. This focused concentration determines how well you will move and feel, no matter your level of experience, Katharine says.

Outside of the Pilates studio, you can find Katharine going to the ballet, reading, dog walking or at the cinema. She loves nuts, all vegetables and enjoys sourdough bread, strong coffee, red wine and dark chocolate.

Katharine is available in the studio every Monday where she serves clients who report feeling relaxed and de-stressed after a session with her.

Tee’s movement journey began with injury. This forced her to step away from high-intensity training and find practices that could support both her physical recovery and mental wellbeing. That search led her to the power of mindful, intelligent movement .. Pilates!

In 2024 she started her Pilates training. It became the perfect way to apply everything she had learned through recovery. Tee now teach Pilates, blending strength, mobility and mindful awareness in every class with a particular understanding of what it means to move after injury. She believes movement is for EVERYBODY and every body, no exceptions.

Holly is completing her classical Pilates comprehensive teacher training at VIPilates. She first discovered Pilates through contemporary Reformer classes, but was drawn to the classical approach and Joseph Pilates’ original Contrology method. She is passionate about practicing and teaching Pilates as a complete system across all of the apparatus, and enjoys exploring the history of the method through Pilates’ writings and archival material!