Meet Us

Sam is a Movement & Wellbeing Specialist who takes Pilates beyond the Mat, Reformer, and Studio Equipment to Biomechanics and Personal Training. She is a qualified Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer, weaving strength & mobility into each session, ideal for injury rehab and athlete performance enhancement. Sam is also an Equine Specialist Coach with over 20 years of professional horse-riding experience. Her mission is to help individuals feel fantastic and future-proof their bodies. Join Sam and move towards the best version of yourself, becoming fitter for the future.

Ashley has over 17 years of experience in both Classical and Contemporary Pilates. Her journey began when a trainee asked her to be a body for demonstration, leading her to fall in love with Joseph Pilates’ method. She is qualified in pre and post-natal Pilates, Ashtanga Yoga, and Gait Therapy. She is currently completing her third education, following Joseph Pilates’ original method with a first-generation teacher. Ashley is a highly respected instructor known for her extensive knowledge and engaging teaching style.

Fenella discovered Pilates in 2008, incorporating it into her exercise regime to maintain and improve her mobility. She eventually took on leading Pilates classes at work and sought further training with Body Control Pilates during COVID-19. Passionate about the functionality of Pilates and its ability to strengthen and support the body, Fenella works with various individuals, from providing mobility classes within her CrossFit community to encouraging people with MS to stay active.

Michaela discovered Pilates at 13 while training in ballet and later pursued contemporary dance, earning a BA (Hon) in Dance Theatre from the Laban Conservatoire in London. Returning to England from NYC in 2015, Michaela trained and qualified with Body Control Pilates, finding it to be a perfect remedy for various injuries acquired through dance training. She began teaching shortly after, combining her knowledge of the Graham technique and Pilates to research their connections.

Jane has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years. She found her calling after being widowed young with small children. She’s led cardio and weights sessions for diverse groups in Winchester and discovered her passion for movement and biomechanics through Pilates, earning her Level 3 Mat qualification 20 years ago. Jane thrives on creating Mat workflows and combinations and is now excited to have recently completed her reformer training. Outside the studio, she enjoys family time, especially with her grandchildren, walking and attending fitness workshops.

Emma is a trained dancer with a career spanning performance, choreography, and facilitation across both professional and community settings. She discovered Pilates as a supportive practice for training and recovery, eventually qualifying as a mat Pilates teacher. Today, she balances her dance work with a passion for teaching, aiming to make movement enjoyable, uplifting, and accessible. Emma’s goal is to help everyone feel good in their body, while having fun along the way.

Helen brings over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, with a background that spans everything from stretch and resistance training to high-energy HIIT and exercise to music. Her movement journey began at the age of 8 as an artistic gymnast and continued through a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance—where she first discovered the benefits of Pilates.

Helen’s classes are shaped by her deep technical knowledge and varied training, with a strong focus on precise technique to help clients get the most from every session. She’s passionate about creating personalised progressions that support each client’s individual goals, needs and circumstances.

Outside the studio, Helen is mum to three energetic boys and married to a husband whose idea of a workout is walking the dog!

Jo brings over 30 years of experience in health and fitness, beginning her career as a freelance Exercise-to-Music instructor before progressing to roles such as Aerobics Coordinator at DC Leisure and national presenter for Reebok’s Step qualification. She has managed gym facilities, led instructor workshops across the UK, and spoken at major fitness conventions.

For the past 17 years, Jo has taught BTEC Sport & Fitness, as well as Level 2 and 3 fitness qualifications at Sparsholt College. She continues to lead weekly fitness classes and is passionate about sharing knowledge, supporting growth, and inspiring others through movement.

Bridget discovered Pilates in 2013, and has been practicing ever since. She is a STOTT Pilates Instructor trained in Mat and Reformer, who brings a deep-rooted passion for movement, strength, and body awareness. STOTT Pilates focuses on alignment and uses props.

Whether you are new to Pilates, or expanding your practice, her sessions are designed to leave you feeling stronger, more aligned, and fully energised.

Ali is an ex international gymnast and yoga devotee who, after a 30 year career in technology, caught the Pilates bug and has spent the last 4 years training as Comprehensive Classical Pilates Instructor. This enables her to work with clients echoing the core of Joseph’s Pilates’ belief that ‘movement is medicine’.

Ali particularly believes the benefit Pilates brings to mental health – across ages and genders – as mindful activity generates dopamine and serotonin – natural antidotes to today’s lives lived in a state of anxiety.

She has lived in Winchester and Italy – returning recently to work with Winchester Pilates to further her practice and benefit clients.