Come and learn more about our team of instructors offering Classical Pilates in the West Midlands. Read each instructor’s bio to get to know them better and be sure to follow them on Instagram for inspiration in and out of the studio.
Sarah Janes
3rd-Generation Pilates Teacher and Founder of VIPilates Classical Studios and the Classical Pilates Academy
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.
Jules Hepworth
Mat 3 Classical Pilates Instructor
Jules is passionate about teaching people and her aim is for everyone to fall in love with Pilates.
She loves seeing a client start to understand how their body works and how Classical Pilates can help with health & wellbeing.
Jules also loves building a good rapport with clients and enjoys helping them to achieve their fitness and health goals.
Jules professionally danced from a young age and believes her love of Pilates and movement comes from this.