About Karen

The Pilates Reformer

The Pilates Reformer

Movement worKS

Hello & Welcome!

I have over 20 years of teaching exercise & Pilates and I’m passionate about the benefits of movement and how it can can help improve both physical and mental wellbeing.

Following working as a PT, a running injury brought me to Pilates, which inspired me to start my Pilates teacher training with the world renowned, Body Control Pilates Association. I am qualified to teach mat Pilates and on all pieces of the studio apparatus (Reformer, Cadillac, Barrels and Wunda Chair), as well as the smaller pieces of Pilates equipment.

I have trained in both contemporary and the classical style pilates and studied with Pilates teachers that are committed to maintaining the authenticity of Pilates and continue to attend education training and workshops.

I have gained specialist training exercise for Pre & Post Natal, Bone Health, Peri-Post Menopause and Reformer for Older Adults. I have also worked in the NHS for the Community Falls and Fracture Prevention Service.

My teaching style comes from a desire to educate, motivate and empower all clients with energising, fun and uplifting sessions, as well as reaching your goals.

I offer individual Reformer Pilates tuition from my home studio, offering you the opportunity to go at your own pace, learn and understand the movements, at a time that suits your schedule. I also offer live online 1:1 and small group mat classes.

I am a member of Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity and hold current public liability insurance and first aid/CPR certification.

I look forward to working with you!

Karen 🙂

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“Karen is an extremely professional teacher. She really knows her stuff, and clearly explains the benefits of each Pilates movement we do, as well as showing us what not to do, and why. The classes are very enjoyable and beneficial.”
— Cherry
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Training & Qualifications

Body Control Pilates - London

  • Level 3 - mat work teacher training - beginner-advance

  • Studio equipment - Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel & Spine Corrector

  • Level 4 - Pilates for low back pain; Movement & Adaptations

  • Pilates for osteoporosis

  • Pilates on the physio ball

  • Pilates on the foam roller

  • Pilates on the small ball & toning circle

JPilates

  • Reformer Pilates for the older adult

Menopause Movement

  • Certificate in Training and Nurturing for peri-post menopause

The Centre for Women’s Fitness - London

  • Exercises for diastasis recti/pubis symphysis and c-sections

Burrell Education

  • 3rd Age Woman - peri-post menopause programme

APPI

  • Performance Pilates For Runners

Lisa B Pilates - Academy for Teachers

  • High Intensity Power Pilates (HIP Pilates)

  • Classical Pilates - Mat and Reformer

Art of Motion/Anatomy Trains

  • Slings Myofascial Training for Movement Therapists

Nutritious Movement - Katy Bowman

  • Whole Body Biomechanics

Sally Parkes Yoga - London

  • 200hr RYT - Yoga Teacher Training

YMCAfit - London

  • Fitness Assessment & Exercise Counselling

  • Nutrition & Weight Management (level 3)

  • Ante & Post Natal Exercise (level 3)

  • Exercise to Music

University of East London

Human Movement in Sport & Exercise

 
“Pilates develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.”
— Joseph Pilates  
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About Pilates

The aim of Pilates, is to enable complete co-ordination of body, mind and spirit and restoring normal and natural movement of the body.

Natural, normal movement requires a focus on a combination of good joint and muscle activity, to enable good posture, balance, strength and flexibility.

Enhanced breathing, together with concentration, centring, control, flowing movement and precision are the principles used in the Pilates method to enhance natural and better movement patterns and good posture as well as providing a ‘feel good factor.’ 

The comprehensive anatomical Pilates training is recognised by physiotherapists and osteopaths, working with patients experiencing musculoskeletal conditions.

Pilates uses mat based exercises and studio equipment, both of which are suitable for all levels of fitness and Pilates experience.