My Story

My journey with movement began in childhood as a dance student, later progressing to professional training. Unfortunately, my career was cut short due to spinal injuries, forcing early retirement. The sudden shift to a life without movement worsened my back issues. Given the choice between high-risk surgery and Pilates, I opted for Pilates. Reconnecting with movement and experiencing its benefits inspired me to learn more and share this with others, leading me to train with Body Control Pilates in 2013.

The next chapter was both fulfilling and challenging: I started my own Pilates business in London. Beginning from scratch, hiring community halls, I built a profitable business with nearly 100 members and a teaching team. However, lacking the tools to manage a business effectively, I faced burnout and overwhelm. Not one to give up easily, I sought out support and guidance.

That’s when things began to change. I discovered holistic coaching, which helped me develop a toolkit to support my mental and emotional wellbeing. My passion for coaching led me to train as a Level 5 Holistic Coach with Eileen Davis McCotter in 2018.

Around the same time, I was offered the opportunity to join the Education team at Body Control Pilates – a dream come true. I now teach teachers-in-training on the Mat and Reformer courses.

After five successful years running my Pilates business, I decided to sell it and focus on my work with Body Control Pilates and the Well Movement Teacher offering holistic wellbeing support for movement teachers.

I am committed to helping other movement teachers navigate similar challenges, develop their own wellbeing toolkit, avoid burnout, and maintain a passion for their work.

Qualifications and Training
  • Level 3 Matwork
  • Level 4 Low Back Pain
  • Level 3 Exercise Referral
  • Level 3 Pregnancy & Post natal Pilates
  • Certificate in Comprehensive Studio Pilates
  • Certificate in Holistic Coaching (IAPC&M)
  • Level 7 Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Conferences and Presenting
  • Presenter on Body Control Pilates Central platform
  • Presenter at Body Control Pilates Development Weekend conference
Professional Memberships
  • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • Body Control Pilates Association
  • The Society for the Pilates Method