About Karen

The Pilates Reformer

The Pilates Reformer

Movement worKS

Welcome to my website!

I have over 20 years of teaching experience & I’m still passionate about the benefits of movement and how it can can help improve both physical and mental wellbeing.

Throughout my childhood, I loved physical activity and enjoyed ballet, gymnastics, netball, swimming and athletics. I’ve kept up with the running and swimming and have participated in various running events and enjoy open water swimming.

An injury brought me to Pilates, which inspired me to start my Pilates teacher training with the world renowned, Body Control Pilates Association. I teach mat work and on all pieces of the studio equipment (Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel and Chair), as well as the smaller Pilates equipment.

My teaching style comes from a desire to educate, motivate and empower my clients with energising, fun and uplifting group classes and private tuition.

I’m a lifelong student, committed to ongoing professional development, to study & share new research, ideas and challenges with my clients.

I’ve studied additional courses in Anatomy, Body Biomechanicis, Myofascial Training For Movement Therapists, Pregnancy and Post Natal Exercise, Movement for Peri-Post Menopause, Pilates for Bone Health and Low Back Pain.

I offer individual Reformer Pilates tuition from my Lindfield home studio and bespoke, online 1:1 Pilates mat classes. My weekly group mat classes take place on Tuesdays at South Lodge Spa, near Horsham.

I am a member of Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity and hold current public liability insurance and first aid/CPR certification.

I look forward to working with you!

Karen 🙂

“Karen is an extremely professional teacher. She really knows her stuff, and clearly explains the benefits of each Pilates movement we do, as well as showing us what not to do, and why. The classes are very enjoyable and beneficial.”
— Cherry
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Training & Qualifications

Body Control Pilates - London

  • Matwork teacher training (level 3)

  • Pilates for osteoporosis

  • Pilates for low back pain (level 4)

  • Pilates on the physio ball

  • Pilates on the foam roller

  • Pilates on the small ball & toning circle

  • Movement & adaptations (level 4)

  • Studio equipment qualifications - Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel & Spine Corrector

Menopause Movement

  • Certificate in Training and Nurturing for peri-post menopause

The Centre for Women’s Fitness - London

  • Exercises for diastasis recti/pubis symphysis and c-sections

Burrell Education

  • 3rd Age Woman - peri-post menopause programme

APPI

  • Performance Pilates For Runners

Lisa B Pilates - Academy for Teachers

  • High Intensity Power Pilates (HIP Pilates)

  • Ultimate Matwork - Classical Series

Art of Motion/Anatomy Trains

  • Slings Myofascial Training for Movement Therapists

Nutritious Movement - Katy Bowman

  • Whole Body Biomechanics

Sally Parkes Yoga - London

  • 200hr RYT - Yoga Teacher Training

YMCAfit - London

  • Fitness Assessment & Exercise Counselling

  • Nutrition & Weight Management (level 3)

  • Ante & Post Natal Exercise (level 3)

  • Exercise to Music

University of East London

Human Movement in Sport & Exercise

 
“Pilates develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.”
— Joseph Pilates  
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About Pilates

The aim of Pilates, is to enable complete co-ordination of body, mind and spirit and restoring normal and natural movement of the body.

Natural, normal movement requires a focus on a combination of good joint and muscle activity, to enable good posture, balance, strength and flexibility.

Enhanced breathing, together with concentration, centring, control, flowing movement and precision are the principles used in the Pilates method to enhance natural and better movement patterns and good posture as well as providing a ‘feel good factor.’ 

The comprehensive anatomical Pilates training is recognised by physiotherapists and osteopaths, working with patients experiencing musculoskeletal conditions.

Pilates uses mat based exercises and studio equipment, both of which are suitable for all levels of fitness and Pilates experience.