Pilates Instructors

Beth qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2015 and has been teaching Mat Pilates and Men’s Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since she qualified with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute in 2017. She works at the clinic alongside her NHS role as a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Beth participates in several other sports as well as Pilates. Beth says, “I love being able to enable others to enjoy Pilates and see the benefits it can bring in so many ways.”

Faye qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2009 and has worked in private practice with a special interest in musculoskeletal and women’s / pelvic health. Faye trained in mat Pilates with the Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute as a Mat Pilates instructor in 2018 and as a Reformer Pilates instructor in 2019. Faye has been teaching Mat and Reformer Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since she joined the team 2024. Faye has extra qualifications to teach Post-natal Pilates (mat and reformer classes) at the clinic while working at the clinic part time as an Associate Chartered Physiotherapist treating musculoskeletal and women’s / pelvic health conditions. Faye says “I love teaching Post-natal Pilates in small classes so that I can provide corrections to all the clients in the class. It is a joy to be able to see clients progress after the delivery of their baby, to enable new Mums to feel strong and confident in their bodies, and to improve their quality of life.”

Susie qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2000 and has been teaching Mat Pilates and Men’s Pilates since she completed her APPI training to become a Mat Pilates instructor in 2011 in addition to working at the clinic part time as an Associate Chartered Physiotherapist treating musculoskeletal conditions. She loves the fun dynamic of teaching small classes, and being able to work with each person to make a real difference to strength, flexibility and keeping back problems at bay.

Arion qualified as a Physiotherapist in Brazil in 2010 and as a mat and reformer Pilates instructor in 2015 with the Pilates Institute and has been teaching Mat Pilates, Men’s Pilates and Reformer Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2022. Arion says, “I am very passionate about teaching Pilates at the clinic and the opportunity to work with different people with different conditions. I believe strongly in the benefits of Pilates and promoting good health for a better quality of life which is invaluable.”

Sue qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1995 and as a Mat Pilates Instructor in 2014 with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and has been teaching Mat Pilates and Men’s Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2014. Sue also has qualifications in ante- ant post-natal Pilates, hyper-mobility and osteoporosis in Pilates. Sue Teaches Mat Pilates classes at the clinic part-time while working part-time as a Chartered Physiotherapist at this clinic. Sue says, “I enjoy working at the clinic as the small class numbers and superb facilities give me the opportunity to give individual attention to all my clients to ensure they reach their full potential and enjoy getting there.”

Sonja qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1987 and as a Mat Pilates Instructor in 2003 with Body Control Pilates and has been teaching Mat Pilates and Men’s Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2003. Sonja is also qualified to teach Reformer and Equipment Studio Pilates with Body Control Pilates and is a qualified Riding Instructor teaching Equestrian Pilates at the clinic and at Wildwoods Riding Centre and teaching groups of riders in the Pilates Equipment Studio. Sonja says, “I love teaching Pilates at the clinic because it complements Physiotherapy so well. The small groups enable me to focus on the movement of my Pilates clients to help them to achieve good posture, prevent injury and resolve any physical problems they may be suffering from. Many of my clients have been doing Pilates with me every week since April 2003.”

Jo qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2007 and as a Mat Pilates Instructor in 2009 with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and also qualified to teach Reformer Classes and Equipment Studio Pilates with Polestar Pilates in 2010. Jo has been teaching Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2012. Joanne teaches Mat Pilates, Men’s Pilates classes and Studio Equipment Pilates at the clinic part-time while working full time as a Chartered Physiotherapist for Nuffield Health. Jo says, “I absolutely love teaching Pilates at the clinic. The small group sizes are perfect to offer bespoke advice and encouragement to clients and the clean and airy space makes it a delight to teach there. Drawing on my clinical knowledge and experience teaching Pilates, I am able to make my classes challenging yet enjoyable.”

Alexandra qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2001, and spent many years working in both the NHS and private practice with a special interest in Neurological Rehabilitation. After a back injury at work herself, Alexandra found Pilates and loved it so much she trained firstly in matwork with the Pilates Foundation in 2004 and then on the studio equipment with Polestar Pilates a few years later. She taught for years in various Pilates clinics in London before having a break to have her first child, take over the family business and make the move down to Surrey. Teaching Pilates is Alexandra’s real enthusiasm and she has been teaching Mat Pilates and Men’s Pilates, Reformer and Equipment Studio Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy Clinic since 2018. Alexandra says, “I’ve really enjoyed teaching classes at the clinic as Sonja is so supportive, the class sizes are small and the clients are so lovely to teach.”

Lucy qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2011 and completed her Pilates matwork training in 2018 with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and has been teaching Mat Pilates and Men’s Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2018. Lucy works full time as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and teaches evening Pilates classes at the clinic. She has a keen interest in ski injuries, biomechanics and prehab having worked in Val D’Isere for two years. Lucy says “I enjoy teaching Pilates at the clinic as the regular weekly classes and small class sizes allow for individualised corrections, enables the client to see quick progress and there are usually a lot of laughs along the way.”

Anna qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2023 and completed her Pilates matwork and reformer training in 2023 with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and has been teaching Mat Pilates and Men’s Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2023. Anna works full time as a physiotherapist and teaches evening Pilates classes at the clinic. She has a keen interest in hockey and trains several times a week and plays weekly during the hockey season. Anna says “I enjoy teaching Pilates at the clinic because the clients really appreciate the individual attention they receive which is possible with a maximum of 6 peoplein a mat class.”

Jo qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2004 and completed her mat Pilates training in 2014 and reformer Pilates training in 2021 with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and has been teaching at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2021. Jo works part-time as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and teaches Reformer Pilates classes at the clinic. Jo says “I love teaching Reformer Pilates at the clinic with lovely clients and the wonderful quality equipment available.”

Carolina qualified as a Physiotherapist in Romania in …. and as a Mat Pilates instructor in ….  and has been teaching Mat Pilates and Men’s Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2022. Carolina says, “I have a huge passion for using my Physiotherapy background of anatomy and pathology to facilitate my Pilates teaching and enabling clients to achieve their rehabilitation goals. I believe that movement is the best therapy and that with the guidance of a clinical Pilates instructor we can maximise our body’s movement in the most optimal way.”

Chloe qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2023 and as a Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates instructor with the Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute in 2023 and has been teaching Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2023 while working full time as a Physiotherapist. Carolina says, “What I love most about teaching Pilates is helping my clients to feel amazing by improving their flexibility, strength and balance. I believe this gives people the confidence to do the activities they love without paon or fear. I also love to my clients challenge themselves and progress in their Pilates journey.”

Nichola qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2000 and as a Mat Pilates Instructor in 2013 with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and has been teaching Mat Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2014. Nichola teaches Mat Pilates and Men’s Pilates classes at the clinic while working part-time as a Spinal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner at the Royal Surrey Hospital. Nichola says, “I enjoy working at the clinic as the small groups allow a tailored Pilates program to be made. It allows focus on the individual’s ability and exercises to be modified and progressed to ensure everyone is challenged in a way that suits them best.”

Marina qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2006 and as a Mat Pilates Instructor in 2011 with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and has been teaching Mat Pilates at Epsom Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic since 2011. Marina teaches Mat Pilates and Men’s Pilates classes at the clinic part-time while working full time as a Clinical Specialist Chartered Physiotherapist for Central Surrey Health. Marina says, “I love working as a Pilates Instructor at the clinic because I really enjoy motivating others to exercise in the correct way and make Pilates part of their daily lives.”