About Karen

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 equipment (Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel and Chair), as well as the smaller 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 in Pregnancy and Post Natal, Pilates for Bone Health, Peri-Post Menopause.

My teaching style comes from a desire to educate, motivate and empower my clients with energising, fun and uplifting sessions.

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

Training & Qualifications

Body Control Pilates - London

Matwork teacher training (level 3)
Pilates for osteoporosis
Pilates for low back pain (level 4)
Pilates on the physio ball
Pilates on the foam roller
Pilates on the small ball & toning circle
Movement & adaptations (level 4)
Studio equipment qualifications - Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel & Spine Corrector

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

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.