Meet your Pilates Instructors

For me, Pilates has been a way of life for the past 14 years, and I hope The Core Pilates studio will be around for a very long time! I’ve worked with hundreds of clients who all had one thing in common – they needed to improve and strengthen their body in some way. Every one of them had their own unique set of issues that I addressed, using my knowledge and skills, while also taking into account their mobility. There’s nothing more rewarding than using my expertise to help people improve and overcome their health issues.

A love of playing volleyball from the age of 11 years old is what peaked my interest in sports therapies. Intense training between the ages of 15-19 without proper after care meant I suffered many injuries that needed lots of physiotherapy. Although it was anything but fun at the time, talking regularly with my physio proved to be an enlightening experience. I learned a lot about how joints and muscles work, and gained an understanding of how to speed up my recovery each time. I changed my degree from biology to physiotherapy and later gained all Pilates mat, equipment and studio qualifications, ranging from Rehab to Advanced Classical Pilates. I’m now the proud owner of The Core Pilates studio in Welwyn Garden City.

And I can read you like a book! A background in physiotherapy, combined with my expertise, and the power of Pilates means that I’ve tackled even the most challenging rehabilitation cases such as:

disc problems

hip replacements

spinal fractures

neuropathic and neurosurgery cases

ante and post natal care

Your well-being is my primary concern. That means you’ll always have an individually tailored set of exercises to do, whether we’re working 1-1 or in a small class situation.

That’s right, the door is open to everyone because everyone can do Pilates! My clients at The Core Pilates are a broad spectrum of ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels. A mixture of major, minor and no injuries are present in every class, yet everyone works alongside each other easily, as they perform exercises specific to their personal needs. My sessions give you a dedicated hour to work on the areas of your body that need extra support. Good posture, increasing strength, flexibility and improving circulation are at the heart of what I teach, and everyone can gain these benefits after a very short time exercising at The Core Pilates studio.

We all lead busy lifestyles so to make sure there is a time to suit you, there’s a broad range of 1 hour classes available throughout the week at The Core Pilates studio. Every equipment session I run is open to any level; whether you’re a beginner or advanced, have some type of injury or, just want to increase your flexibility and core strength. If you’d prefer beginner’s mat work or pregnancy Pilates classes, scroll down to see what Judy offers. Every one of my classes uses a combination of equipment and mat work, using a full range of Body Balanced Pilates studio equipment including:

clinical reformers

trapeze tables

ladder barrel

chairs

I complement my mat work with:

weighted balls

foam rollers

flex ring

elastic bands

I also run 1-1 or 1-2 sessions for clients looking for a more intensive Body Balanced equipment session in The Core Pilates studio.

If you are brand new to our Pilates studio and would like to start attending classes, you first need to fill in a health questionnaire and attend two 1-1 session so that your mobility can be individually assessed. The combined cost is £115 – saving £20 on our usual package price of £135. Contact me for more details or to book in your first session.

My interest in movement started during my teens, when a skiing injury and consequent surgery on my knees introduced me to the world of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Working with fantastic practitioners enabled me to return to my sport, and ignited my passion to learn these skills too. I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2003, and used my skills to treat and rehabilitate others at The Royal Free Hospital, a leading teaching hospital in Hampstead, North London.

Since 2007, I specialised in musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics and women’s health. Experience has shown me that addressing joint mobility, muscle dysfunction and imbalance is a vital part of treatment for a whole variety of problems. In 2010, I gained the Mat Work Pilates certification, and ran private Pilates classes that used the whole range of my skills. I’m looking forward to sharing this knowledge with you during each class at The Core Pilates studio.

If you’ve never tried Pilates before, then you’ll love our classes. My pregnancy and mat work clients at The Core Pilates are all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels, and many are complete beginners. A mixture of major, minor and no injuries are present in every class, and you’ll all work easily alongside each other, performing exercises specific to your own abilities. My sessions give you a dedicated hour to work on the areas of your body that need extra support. Good posture, increasing strength, flexibility and improving circulation are at the heart of what I teach, and everyone can gain these benefits after a very short time exercising at The Core Pilates studio.

I have a special interest in pre and postnatal pregnancy, thanks to my past roles of treating and educating pregnant and postnatal ladies. I’ve had specific training in antenatal and postnatal Pilates, and experienced pregnancy-related pain, so understand it from all angles. The pregnancy mat work classes are perfect for ladies throughout the whole nine months, while the postnatal classes helps your body to recover.

Both pregnancy and postnatal classes use a full range of Body Balance studio equipment including:

clinical reformers

trapeze tables

ladder barrel

chairs

mat work

foam rollers

weighted balls

flex rings

elastic bands

exercise balls

Pilates can be hugely beneficial in preventing or helping to manage symptoms that occur during pregnancy. It’s a safe and effective way for you to maintain fitness and strength during a time of great change. Bringing your baby to classes in the postnatal period can help to speed up your recovery from labour, and is a wonderful opportunity to bond with your baby and other new mums.

My equipment and mat work classes use a full range of Body Balanced Pilates studio equipment including:

clinical reformers

trapeze tables

ladder barrel

chairs

I complement my mat work with:

weighted balls

foam rollers

flex ring

elastic bands

You’ll always work within your own abilities, raising awareness of your own body, while continually developing strength and flexibility.

I also run 1-1 or 1-2 sessions for any clients looking for an even more personalised and tailored session in The Core Pilates studio.

If you are brand new to our Pilates studio and would like to start attending classes, you first need to fill in a health questionnaire and attend two 1-1 sessions so that your mobility can be individually assessed. The combined cost is £115 – saving £20 on our usual package price of £135. Contact me for more details or to book in your first session.

I have always had a love of HIT Training especially spinning but after the birth of my three children I experienced back pain through the neglect of my core strength.

Pilates changed my life and having experienced first hand how it had such a positive effect on my body and my well-being, I decided to become a teacher to share my knowledge and passion for Pilates with others.

I love sharing the benefits of Pilates with others as it means I get to meet new clients and listen to the journey of events that has brought them to the class. We then work together to find the best Pilates exercises that will once again help them to move without pain and, get them back to doing the things they love.

I trained with Peak Pilates who teach instructors worldwide and qualified in February 2015. Peak Pilates are rooted in classical Pilates and the comprehensive instructor certification covers the full breadth of traditional Pilates, while also leaving room for more contemporary exercises, flows and teaching styles.

I am a Peak Pilates® Comprehensively Certified Instructor Level 2 and Peak Pilates MVE Chair Instructor. I am always seeking to improve my knowledge and attend workshops on a regular basis to continue my education.

My classes are open and to everyone whether you’re a beginner or advanced, as I tailor everything to your own ability. Every class uses a combination of equipment and mat work, using a full range of Body Balanced Pilates studio equipment including:

clinical reformers

trapeze tables

ladder barrel

chairs

I complement mat work with:

weighted balls

foam rollers

flex ring

elastic bands

exercise balls

I also run 1-1 or 1-2 sessions for clients looking for a more intensive Body Balanced equipment session in The Core Pilates studio.

If you are brand new to our Pilates studio and would like to start attending classes, you first need to fill in a health questionnaire and attend two 1-1 sessions so that your mobility can be individually assessed. The combined cost is £115 – saving £20 on our usual package price of £135. Contact me for more details or to book your first session.

I discovered Pilates in 2003 whilst trying various different approaches to manage my own lower back pain.

I immediately loved the way Pilates enabled me to build awareness of my movement patterns and change the ones that were working against me. Once I was introduced to the equipment, I found I made even more progress supported by the springs and their resistance.

I initially started my teacher training ‘just for myself’ but gradually discovered the joy of helping other people connect with their bodies and find better movement through Pilates.

I gained the Polestar certification as a comprehensive studio practitioner in March 2015, and have been teaching a mixture of studio and reformer classes ever since. I have completed additional training in Pilates for people with osteoporosis and scoliosis and elderly people, as well as exercise rehabilitation.

I love to work with older people, to give them the tools to maintain an active lifestyle and ease of movement, and with injury rehabilitation for athletes of all abilities.

After an exploratory taster day, I discovered an unexpected passion for massage and achieved the Jing Advanced Clinical Massage therapist qualification in 2018.

I offer several different types of massage:

• Holistic massage (general relaxation and destressing)
• Clinical massage (addressing chronic tension or pain)
• Hot stone
• Pregnancy massage (both ante-natal and post-natal)

Clinical massage can help to relieve pain and promote recovery for muscular conditions including:

• Lower back pain
• Neck pain
• Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Tennis and golfer’s elbow
• Piriformis syndrome
• IT band friction syndrome

The Jing approach uses a mixture of techniques – including myofascial release, trigger point release, work on attachment sites and sports stretching – to achieve long-term relief of pain for the client, within a relaxing environment which can further help to reduce stress and tension.

I find that the pairing of massage with Pilates enables more progress than with either as a standalone. Whatever your issue, I aim to deliver a relaxing and restoring experience.

Sessions are only £55 for 60 minutes (recommended) or £30 for 30 minutes. Your first session includes an additional free 15-minute consultation, and I will show you stretches for home (and your next Pilates session) to help prolong the effect of the treatment.

If you wish to book a massage or discuss any issues, please contact sue@thecorepilates.co.uk or call 07527 721616.

My classes are open to everyone whether you’re a beginner or advanced, as I tailor everything to your own ability. Every class uses mat work as its core and a full range of Body Balanced Pilates studio equipment including:

weighted balls

foam rollers

flex ring

elastic bands

exercise balls

I also run 1-1 or 1-2 sessions for clients looking for a more intensive Body Balanced equipment session in The Core Pilates studio.

If you are brand new to our Pilates studio and would like to start attending classes, you first need to fill in a health questionnaire and attend two 1-1 sessions so that your mobility can be individually assessed. The combined cost is £115 – saving £20 on our usual package price of £135. Contact me for more details or to book your first session.