Julia Roberson

Julia discovered Pilates when she wanted to develop strength and flexibility that running and other exercise hadn’t given her. Taking classes at the studio of Alan Herdman (who brought Pilates to the UK) Julia soon found that the practice not only produced strength and flexibility gains but a sense of tone, improved posture and general wellbeing, that inspired her to study Pilates professionally. Her training focused on Pilates for rehabilitation and as a personal interest, Julia has developed her knowledge into Pilates for sport and functional movement.
Julia has worked in studios across London and continued her professional development through additional courses and self practice under other inspiring teachers in the industry. Julia is currently working on a Classical Training programme to complement her 10years of teaching experience in Contemporary Pilates. Julia teaches both Pilates Apparatus sessions.
As a mum of two small children, Julia understands the strains that pregnancy and motherhood puts on the body, and how we can exercise our body to help support it during this time of change.
 

Ellen Leishman

Ellen started doing Pilates as a way to manage back pain caused by a sedentary job and poor posture. Having worked in an office environment, Ellen understands the strain that hours sitting at a desk can have on the body and knows how beneficial Pilates can be.
Ellen teaches functional movement, focusing on practical, logical and useful movement for everyday life. Ellen works with people of all ages and abilities including people with back pain; pre- and post-natal clients; older clients; and people with conditions such as osteoporosis, hypermobility, arthritis and neurological conditions such as MS. Ellen is passionate about helping people with long term or chronic conditions and finds teaching Pilates hugely rewarding.
Ellen believes that Pilates is for everyone. Her classes and 1:1 sessions are inclusive, approachable and fun. She encourages her clients to work with precision and control to build strength and flexibility, improve postural imbalances and release tension.

Alison Bray

I initially pursued a legal career which never felt right, so I changed track completely and started studying contemporary dance at Laban. There was a wonderful Pilates and anatomy course on the curriculum which introduced me to the idea of teaching a form of exercise to incorporate the best of dance training and make it available to everyone.

20 Years ago, I took Alan Herdman's rehab-based Pilates course. After working for him, I went to a Stott studio to learn a more comprehensive style and have worked in studios all over London, which has given me a rich and rewarding experience in teaching people from  hugely varied backgrounds with differing needs and goals. I have taught dancers at Laban and The Place, circus artists, young footballers as well as pregnant women and I've created chair-based exercises for seniors and people recovering from strokes. Pilates is truly for everyone!

I continue taking courses to stay updated and am happy teaching pre and post natal women, people with osteoporosis and arthritis and I have a particular interest in hyper-mobility.

I have also developed an interest in the classical Pilates style. I still attend dance class and occasionally perform as a circus artist. Pilates has helped me enormously in being able to continue my passions as I get older.

Victoria Gilbert

As the daughter of a dancer, Victoria discovered Pilates at an early age, but it was only when she started to experience severe back pain and postural problems that she was able to see the benefits on a more personal level. After graduating from the University of St Andrews with an MA in Classics, Victoria decided to pursue bodywork and trained as a comprehensive Pilates teacher with Body Art Science International (BASI).

Victoria's knowledge of bodywork is also influenced by her Classics degree where, as part of her course, she was taught to hone in on sculptural human forms with precision and to analyse human shapes and lines.

Victoria believes the true value of Pilates is how it makes us feel outside of the studio. Her mission is to strengthen inner structures and foundations to improve day-to-day ergonomics and functional movement.

Education: Comprehensive BASI Course, Osteoporosis Workshop

MaySze Chang

MaySze is ‘Maisy’ with the Z adding her personal Zing. She is a qualified Pilates Apparatus instructor. MaySze comes originally from a nursing background from midwifery to neonatal intensive care.  She is also certified in pre and postnatal Pilates. Alongside this, she is also a classical trained ballet dancer and an avid runner with 7 marathons under her belt. MaySze had different injuries that lead her to Pilates over 10 years ago. Through Pilates, she discovered movement is not only useful for performance but also brings healing and restoration.  

MaySze constantly brings her nursing and caring side into her Pilates sessions. She is a keen listener, not only to the individuals but also to their bodies. She believes that everyone has an amazing body with lots of potential to discover and Pilates is a perfect platform to listen and explore it. She finds great joy in the journey of helping individuals to find their best movement and subsequently life. 

Theresa Kalpee

Theresa qualified as a Certified Pilates Teacher at Body Control Pilates London, and is a member of the Body Control Pilates Association (BCPA).

After years working in Banking, sitting in front of a computer, Theresa decided to make a change and embark on a career in Well Being. Theresa has always had a love for movement – starting dance lessons as a child, and has practised Yoga and Pilates for over 15 years. Theresa is passionate about helping people move and feel better.

Theresa has completed a course in Scoliosis and a workshop in Understanding PoTS and ME/CFS. She is currently studying for additional qualifications in Pilates for Lower Back Pain and Pilates for Older People. She is planning to complete qualifications in Pregnancy and Post Natal, and Bone Health later this year.