About us

Jane 

Principal Pilates Teacher
Studio Director

Jane has been teaching fitness since 2011, when she qualified as a teacher of Exercise to Music. Since then she has specialised in Pilates, qualifying in Level 3 Pilates Matwork in 2015 and subsequently taken further qualifications in bone health (osteoporosis), low back pain and teaching exercise to older adults. 

Jane is qualified to teach on all of the large Pilates apparatus and uses them to help her students achieve their movement goals. She is trained in both contemporary and classical Pilates with Body Control Pilates, and Peak Pilates, respectively, and brings both to her teaching. She is a supervising teacher for Body Control Pilates, helping student teachers towards gaining their qualification.

In keeping with her roots as an aerobics instructor, Jane continues to teach fitness classes as she believes that Pilates and fitness are perfect partners for a healthy body.

As a former biologist with a PhD from Cambridge University, Jane applies a scientific approach to her learning and practice. 

Vicki

Senior Teacher

Studio Pilates Teacher

Vicki completed her Comprehensive training with Polestar Pilates. She teaches on all equipment; Mat, Reformer and Studio apparatus. Prior to joining Ease Pilates, Vicki practiced in clinical settings across New Zealand, guiding clients through the advanced stages of rehabilitation following injury or chronic diagnosis. Her specialisms include improving postural alignment, and targeted rehabilitation for the upper body and spine, helping clients build the foundational strength needed to live pain-free

Her main background is in dance and performance. She started dancing at age 3 and came to Pilates in her early 20s after faulty body patterns caused hip and lower back pain and movement restrictions. She has  been on a journey of discovery and improvement ever since. Pilates has been crucial for Vicki to maintain freedom of movement and keep her pain free and she wants her clients to have that same experience. 

Vicki’s approach to teaching is fun but focused and she likes to create a friendly class atmosphere and crack a joke or two. 

Amanda

Senior Teacher

Studio Pilates Teacher

Amanda has been teaching Pilates since 2021. Her journey into Pilates began unexpectedly after an injury forced her to retire from her life as an athlete. Faced with the challenge of recovery, Amanda discovered Pilates and quickly fell in love with the practice. She found that Pilates not only helped her rebuild her strength and mobility but also transformed her relationship with her body.

Amanda's experience as an athlete, coupled with her personal journey through injury recovery, gives her a unique understanding of the body’s capabilities and the healing power of mindful movement. She is committed to sharing this knowledge with her clients, helping them feel stronger, more balanced, and more connected to their bodies.

Amanda’s sessions are known for their supportive and encouraging atmosphere. She believes in meeting each client where they are and tailoring her sessions to their individual needs and goals. Whether you’re new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, Amanda’s approach is designed to help you move with confidence and joy, celebrating every step of your fitness journey

Jenette 

Receptionist

Jenette is our friendly receptionist, here to help you with any questions about our studio, classes and memberships. Jenette loves to liaise with people and help them to achieve their goals by being their first point of contact if they have anything that they need help with. Jenette brings a wealth of experience in office administration and as a receptionist in the health and leisure industry.

Jenette first came to Ease Pilates as a client, so she knows the studio from both sides and has experienced first hand the benefits of our workouts! You will find Jenette in the Pilates Studio office or on the end of emails and phone calls every weekday morning 8:30-12:30.

Bex 

Student Teacher

Bex is joining us after a career in being a glass artist. She has been making and selling kiln fused glass and stained glass, supplying galleries and selling directly to customers for the last 2 decades. She first discovered Pilates 20 years ago, after pelvic pain in pregnancy which didn’t respond to other forms of rehabilitation. She has continued to attend various classes ever since, and when her daughter flew the nest for University, she decided to retrain in becoming a Pilates teacher, with the aim of helping others.

Bex is working towards her Peak Pilates Classical Comprehensive Level 1 Certificate, which will enable her to teach mat, reformer and on all the studio equipment.

Outside of the studio, Bex still enjoys creating beautiful artwork in glass, gardening, reading, spending time with family and friends and being entertained by her very energetic cockapoo, Oakley.

Anneen 

Mat and Reformer Teacher

Anneen trained as a Physiotherapist in South Africa and worked as Physiotherapist in the NHS and UK private sector. She also completed an MBA in London and trained as a Pilates Instructor with APPI (Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute) in 2011.

During her career as a Physiotherapist, she used Pilates for rehabilitation, and learned the importance of addressing and restoring muscle imbalances when it comes to musculoskeletal injuries of all sorts.

Now a mum of seven young children, she focuses mostly on teaching Pilates. She’s done Pilates throughout all her pregnancies antenatally  and postnatally, and really values it as a tool to keep strong and fit. She teaches  private and group classes at Ease Pilates and really enjoys doing so! Her training as a Physiotherapist and at APPI enables her to tailor make Pilates programs according to individual needs, injuries and abilities and goals, ensuring progress and challenge throughout.  

Anneen enjoys hiking, swimming, cycling, skiing and spending time with her awesome husband and kiddies!!  She and her family also love travelling and adventure!

Lauren 

Mat and reformer Pilates Teacher

Lauren's passion for movement began with dance and has grown into a lifelong journey of helping others move with freedom and grace. Aged 15, she trained at the prestigious Rock School for Dance Education in Pennsylvania, USA and spent her summers at the School of American Ballet and American Ballet Theatre in New York City. 

In 2016, Lauren became a certified mat Pilates instructor through Balanced Body, completing Reformer Level 1 training in 2022 and advancing to Reformer Level 2 in 2024.

Today, Lauren teaches Pilates on the mat and reformer at Ease Pilates, offering group and private lessons. Her classes are known for their vibrant energy, precision, and humour, making them enjoyable yet challenging. 

Faye

Mat and reformer Pilates Teacher

Having grown up in Australia, Faye has always enjoyed an active, outdoor lifestyle and a strong love of movement. Her passion for Pilates began over 15 years ago through her own personal practice. After completing a successful career as a project manager and while raising her three children, she decided to follow her passion and train as a Pilates teacher.

Faye is a qualified Body Control Pilates Level 3 Matwork and Reformer teacher, and she is also trained to work with clients with bone health conditions, including osteoporosis and osteopenia.

She brings a calm, friendly, and thorough approach to her teaching, and enjoys working with both private clients and group classes. Faye is passionate about helping her clients achieve results while developing a deeper connection with their bodies through precise, mindful movement.

Outside of the studio, Faye continues to enjoy Pilates, along with hill walking, lake swimming, running, spending time with her family, and learning to speak Italian (with varying degrees of success!).

Elena 

Studio Pilates Teacher

Elena teaches mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates classes for Ease Pilates.

Elena is a Level 3 Pilates matwork teacher and one of the first teachers in the UK to qualify to teach the FitCore Reformer workout from Peak Pilates. She qualified with NASM as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, and is qualified to teach on the mat, reformer and studio apparatus through Peak Pilates.

Having gained a Diploma in Personal Training in 2008, she has since qualified to teach a range of disciplines from Boxercise to Fitness Yoga.  She brings a wealth of skills and experience to her classes. Her energy and enthusiasm shine through in all her classes and you are sure to love her! Elena loves accompanying clients on their fitness journeys, achieving goals together and celebrating each of their victories.

Anqi 

Studio Pilates Teacher

Anqi graduated with a Master Degree in Medical and Technology Translation from Imperial College London in 2012. She then worked as an Epic Trainer for Addenbrooke’s hospital and later decided to take a role as a full-time mother.

To find a way to release her daily stress, Anqi started to practice Pilates. She loves this workout as it made her become more aware of her own body, both mentally and physically.

Anqi now is a Level 3 Pilates matwork teacher and Pilates reformer teacher. She has also completed her training for teaching all other Pilates studio apparatus. Anqi loves to work with her clients by listening to their needs and assisting them to make progress. She believes Pilates bring people’s life with strength, stability, and mobility.

Anqi has a soothing and welcoming teaching style and you are sure to enjoy working with her.

Tara 

Mat and reformer Pilates Teacher

Tara has been teaching fitness in the local community for over 10 years - including a diverse range of classes from indoor cycling, to fitness Pilates, as well as being a qualified Personal Trainer.  Most recently she took advantage of a great opportunity to teach at a Wellness studio in Paris for a year.

Tara has her Level 3 Diploma in both Pilates Matwork and Reformer. She has taken additional training in hypermobility, orthopaedic conditions, back care and older adults.

Her passion is to make classes accessible to all, in a supportive environment encouraging students to improve their everyday functional movement, strength and mobility, and boosting their confidence in an enjoyable way.

Tara's classes are friendly and fun. She enjoys Pilates, weight training and cycling.

Ines 

Senior Teacher

Studio Pilates Teacher

Ines first qualified to teach Exercise to Music in 2010, and has since developed her interest in a range of fitness disciplines, specialising in Pilates over the past few years.

Ines is a Pilates reformer and Level 3 Pilates matwork teacher, qualified with Body Control Pilates. She has additional specialist qualifications in Pilates for the older adult, bone health (osteoporosis) and low back pain. She is trained in both contemporary and classical Pilates with Body Control Pilates, and Peak Pilates, respectively.

Ines is passionate about exercise and its physical and mental benefits. She attends courses and workshops regularly to develop her skills and to learn the latest techniques. Her goal is to help clients to achieve their fitness goals by making exercise a regular and fun part of their life. 

Franziska 

Senior Teacher

Studio Pilates Teacher

Movement has always played an important role in Franziska’s life, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. During her first pregnancy she discovered Pilates and sticked with it ever since. She loves the way it connects her mind to her body and how it makes her feel and it is the perfect addition to her love for long-distance running.

Franziska is qualified with APPI to teach matwork and reformer Pilates and comprehensively certified on all studio apparatus with Breathe Education.  She has additional training in Women’s Health: Post Natal, Menopause and Pelvic floor, and a Diploma in Clinical Pilates, which equips her with the necessary tools and knowledge to work with people with all kinds of conditions.

Franziska’s passion is to support you to find that same joy of movement, encourage you to discover the amazing things your body can do and to help you feel good in your body, mind, and soul. 

Wendy

Senior Teacher

Studio Pilates Teacher

Wendy qualified as a Personal Trainer and Exercise to Music Teacher with Premier Global in 1999 and 2002, respectively. She worked as a personal trainer on cruise ships for just over a year before being drawn more towards a mind, body approach to exercise. 

Wendy completed her Pilates matwork training in 2015 with Dominique Jansen at Pilates off the Square in London. She then went on to complete the 400 hours needed to be a fully comprehensive teacher working with the Pilates studio equipment.

For Wendy, Pilates is the whole package: building flexibility, strength and stamina within the body whilst centering the body and mind through concentration and breath work. It is her form of meditation and she believes that everyone can benefit from Pilates.

Wendy is also a fully certified Health Coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, a Beauty and Massage Therapist and a member of the Pilates Professional Group.

Due to ongoing health issues, Wendy is not currently available for lessons at Ease Pilates. We wish her well and are looking forward to her return. 

Faith

Senior Teacher

Studio Pilates Teacher

Faith teaches group and private studio Pilates lessons for Ease.  First qualifying to teach on the mat and reformer with the Pilates Institute in London, she has subsequently trained with Stott Pilates on all of the large Pilates apparatus. She is also qualified as a Personal trainer and barre instructor.

Faith has worked in various places around the world, including New York, Buenos Aires and London, at studios specialising in both contemporary and classical styles of Pilates.

Faith has a warm and confident teaching style and her classes are calm and deceptively challenging! 

In early 2023, Faith spent three months guest teaching at a studio in Ghana.  She is currently taking a break from Ease Pilates, working in Buenos Aires