Having discovered the joy of Pilates while pregnant with my first daughter, I truly fell in love with it after the birth of my twins. The second pregnancy had been hard on my body and had left me weak and somewhat broken. With a severe diastasis recti (tummy muscle separation) that doctors thought only surgery could heal, I felt deflated and let down. However, having had x2 c-sections already, I was determined not to undergo yet more surgery. This is where the power of Pilates stepped in. With the expertise of an excellent Pilates instructor and physiotherapist, I began to rehab my body and bit by bit an almost impossible transformation took place. Several months later the results were unbelievable. I no longer required surgery. I felt stronger and more empowered than ever.
With this transformative experience in my back pocket, I quickly decided that my long held secret desire to teach Pilates had to happen. It was now an essential part of my everyday life. I felt passionate about bringing the power of Pilates to other people, to help them feel stronger, longer and essentially happier. It was then that I began training with APPI (the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) who have a strong focus on using Pilates as a tool to strengthen and heal the body. Several hundred hours of observing, studying and teaching later and I graduated as a fully accredited APPI Pilates Matwork Instructor.
Next came my reformer certification which really added to my passion as I grew to understand what an amazing machine Joseph Pilates had designed. Combining teaching on the mat and reformer quickly became my go-to. I love how cleverly the reformer can add assistance or resistance to a Pilates workout and introducing my clients to it has been such a pleasure.
I love creating bespoke sessions that challenge and inspire my clients. I design my classes specifically for each individual, aiming to lengthen, strengthen, build flexibility and ultimately help to engage the mind as well as the body. Seeing my clients grow in confidence and strength is why I am so grateful to have found Pilates and to be able to share that love and empower other people.
Sam is calm, confident, inspiring and has incredible knowledge in the Pilates field. She has a fundamental understanding of her clients needs. I know there is so much more to come and am very excited by this. Addicted!
Kris, London
I love the accessibility of the online classes and the choice of class length, making it easy to fit in a quick 10 minute Pilates daily hit, or to stack a few classes together for when you have more time (or energy!).
Jack, London
Sam is fantastic! Her one to one sessions are bespoke and really target areas that you need to work on. I can feel (and see) the difference in my body after just a few sessions and have returned to running after being injured. I’m hooked! Thanks Sam!
Lorraine, London
Honestly the best one to one Pilates sessions I’ve ever had in the most gorgeous studio. I didn’t think you could get a proper work out without a reformer! How wrong I was. Sam is amazing at motivating and offering a tailored session targeting specific areas for a longer leaner body! Thank you Sam.
Jane, London
Sam is such a fantastic Pilates instructor and has completely made me fall in love with mat Pilates again! I’d previously been wedded to the idea that reformer Pilates is more advanced and would make me stronger but Sam’s mat classes leave me with serious muscle shakes and aches in all the right places the next day!
Tammie, London
Engaging and challenging classes from a friendly and creative teacher. Sam makes every class rewarding – I feel stronger and more energised after every class.
Amanda, London
Sam has changed my attitude towards exercise, I use to find any excuse not to work out now I wish I could see her more. She understands what I need and what I enjoy and over the past year, there has not been a session I haven’t enjoyed.
Anel, London
Sam is the best instructor I’ve ever had, so focused but still keeps it fun – love reformer sessions with her, amazing results.
Joey, London
I look forward to Sam’s classes every week – not just a fantastic instructor but warm and funny and the classes have a great atmosphere. Her classes have had a transformative effect on my core & lower back.
Rosie, London
Fantastic pilates classes in a stunning studio. Sam is a great teacher; very knowledgeable and calm. Great teaching style whether in person or on zoom. I would highly recommend.
Camilla, London