MEET OUR PILATES INSTRUCTORS

Lisa our  Studio Director and has more than 27 years’ experience as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor. She discovered Pilates at 19, after a back injury. Pilates helped her recover and return to work, and later supported her through preparation for and recovery from two Caesarean births.

Lisa first trained with the Pilates Institute in 2002, with Michael King, and went on to study STOTT Pilates and Body Control Pilates. Having experienced back and neck issues herself, she understands how pain can affect everyday life and is passionate about helping others move with greater comfort, confidence and control.

As a mother, Lisa is also committed to supporting women through pregnancy and postnatal recovery, helping them exercise safely and return to movement with confidence. She also works as a Pilates and fitness teacher trainer and assessor, and offers mentorships to trainee and newly qualified instructors. 

• Pilates Institute, with Michael King: Comprehensive Mat, Pre- and   Postnatal Pilates, and Pilates on the Ball
• STOTT Pilates: Matwork Plus and Postnatal Pilates
• Body Control Pilates - Reformer 1 & 2 (Beg-Adv)
• Level 3 Personal Training and L2 Group Exercise
• Pre- and Postnatal Exercise
• Level 4 Management of Back Pain
• Currently Studying  with The Menopause  movement

• Back and neck pain
• Sciatica, arthritis and sports injuries
• Body alignment and targeted movement
• Exercise during pregnancy and support with common pregnancy conditions
• Postnatal rehabilitation and a confident return to exercise
• Pilates teacher education and mentoring

With over a decade of experience teaching Pilates, including five years delivering up to 15 classes a week at Champneys, Anita brings a wealth of knowledge and a warm, patient approach to every session. Her background in physiotherapy assistance equips her with a keen eye for posture, movement, and safe progression, and she has a particular passion for rehabilitation-focused Pilates, helping clients recover mobility, build strength, and move with greater confidence. 

Currently completing her STOTT Reformer certification, Anita combines technical expertise with a genuinely supportive coaching style that puts clients of all ages and abilities at ease. Sports and an active lifestyle have always been integral parts of Anita's life, and she wholeheartedly enjoys supporting others on their wellness journeys as one of the dedicated Pilates instructors on our team.

Jade works in the corporate world as an Executive Partner and began attending classes in 2023. She had been practicing for several years before gaining her Reformer teaching certification to become one of the skilled Pilates instructors on our team. Now she teaches Pilates classes in addition to her busy schedule.

Jade loves the idea of transforming her clients through the Reformer, believing the alignment and mobilisation it offers greatly supports sports and athletic training. Catch Jade on Sunday mornings!