About us
Shelley
“I started Pilates about 8 years ago following an ongoing back injury. Having been a professional ballet dancer my back took more than its fair share of punishment. Eventually the pain became such a disabling part of my life it became obvious that I had to take an active role in managing the injury. A friend, who was also one of the leading Instructor Trainers in the country, suggested I try the benefits of Pilates and before long I was convinced. I trained as a STOTT Pilates Instructor shortly afterwards. Having experienced the relief Pilates has brought me I have never looked back.”
Ro
Ro qualified in 2000 with Body Control Pilates and is now qualified to advanced level on mat and all the machines and as a Level 4 Back Care Specialist. “I got into Pilates after years of driving for my job, lots of gym work, teaching in the gym as a personal trainer and taking exercise to music classes. My lower back was suffering and guess what – when I trained as a Pilates Instructor my back pain disappeared as I strengthened my core muscles”.
Maria Demetre
“I got interested in Pilates after suffering Whiplash as a result of two fairly serious car crashes 12 years ago which happened within a few months of each other. A Physio suggested I do Pilates and started with Ro Jameson about 11 years ago; I saw the benefits very quickly, and after a few years decided to take the course to become a Pilates Instructor as I could see the huge benefits Pilates has for everybody.
Tony
“Pilates worked for me! I started Pilates 5 years ago after an abdominal operation to remove bowel cancer left me with nerve and muscle damage. Whilst I was pretty fit before the op, I couldn’t even lift my left leg, but after 4 months of personal Pilates training I was ready to enter a (1/2 mile) swimming race. And I won my age-group! I was hooked, and soon after started my instructor training. Now I teach full-time and absolutely love it. I continued my education with resitance equipment in 2009 and am STOTT Pilates Certified in matwork and reformer. In 2010 I completed ‘Injuries and Special Populations’ training to help people in rehab and those with conditions that challenge their movement and fitness.”
Caroline
After a lower back injury a friend suggested I went to Pilates classes, so i joined my local studio in Covent Garden. I was warned that it would be an unusual experience – a class that did not appear to be making me sweat that was in reality working me hard. Within a few weeks I noticed the changes within my body – a new strength. I became completely hooked. I qualified as a Body Control Pilates Instructor in 2006 and joined Perfect Fit in the same year. Pilates has changed my life!.