Studio Owner BASI Assistant Faculty since 2025/ BASI Legacy Program Student / BASI Comprehensive Program 2016/ Pre & Post Natal Pilates /Pilates through Menopause /The Power of Ageing/ HIPP (High Intensity Power Pilates/ Body Control Pilates Certification 2010

From loyal clients to colleagues and practitioners who I now consider good friends - I can confidently say that the business has grown from hard work, building connection, and sharing a love of education that empowers people to move and feel better. After a decade of working in other studios, school halls and physiotherapy clinics, I took on the current studio & began growing a teaching team and a community that I am very proud of.

More recently, in August 2025 after a long period of evaluation, I became Assistant Faculty for BASI Pilates so alongside running the studio I assist teaching students to become Pilates Instructors. I have assisted teaching Faculty in SE Asia and in the UK and I hope that once I complete the process in 2027, I will be in a position to run BASI workshops and courses right here in Sussex.

PIlates Instructor BASI Pilates

Michelle discovered Pilates whilst living in Shanghai over 10 years ago. She was working long days hunched at a desk and also did a lot of cardiovascular exercise. She quickly felt the benefits of a regular Pilates practice and was inspired. She began her journey with BASI in 2015 whilst living in the US, and when she returned to London in 2017 Michelle juggled her Pilates training with her PR job.

In 2021 Michelle found Zoe who helped her prepare for her BASI exams and quickly became Zoe’s first team member when the studio opened in 2022.

Michelle really enjoys helping all of her clients - irrespective of age or ability, she loves to see the improvements in their overall health and wellbeing while finding enjoyment in Pilates.

Pilates Intructor BASI Pilates Instructor / Body Control Pilates Instructor / BARRE/ Lisa Bradshaw Pilates/ HIPP (Hight Intensity Power Pilates/ Pilates through Menopause/ Pilates for Osteoperosis

Nicola has a particular interest in pelvic health and teaches women before and after surgery, using Pilates to help them build strength, reconnect with their bodies and support their recovery.

After teaching Pilates and Barre for 10 years, Nicola chose to take the BASI Pro-Bridge Course. Having trained previously with Body Control Pilates (where she met Zoe) and Lisa Bradshaw Pilates this extra bridging course allowed Nicola to consolidate all her experience under one internationally recognised certification. Her enthusiasm for eduction coupled with a deep respect for Joseph Pilates' original work makes Nicola’s approach very focussed on precision and form - but not without finding creative ways to make the work accessible and fun for her clients.

Pilates Instructor BASI Pilates/ Pilates Unlimited SA

Tracey has been teaching exercise since 2008. She completed the BASI matwork certification in 2017, followed by the comprehensive equipment programme with Pilates Unlimited in Pretoria, South Africa. Initially drawn to Pilates as a useful form of cross-training to bolster skills in other pursuits it soon became apparent to Tracey that Pilates was much more than just a system of physical exercise. Tracey has an appreciation of the scientific elements of Pilates which unites her love of the creative side of Pilates, specifically the use of relatable language and the conjuring of imagery to build an understanding of one's own body.

Pilates Instructor Body Control Pilates Association/ pre & post-natal; Pilates for diastasis recti rehabilitation; osteoporosis; low back pain; peri-post menopause

Karen has over 20 years of teaching experience and is passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of exercise and movement. She is committed to ongoing professional development and her teaching style comes from a desire to educate, motivate and empower clients with energising, fun and uplifting movement for an overall ‘feel good factor’.

Over the last two years Karen has been working with patients at the NHS Falls and Fracture Prevention service and as such her capacity and compassion to help people recover and move forwards after accidents, has been inspired by this experience.

Posture & Movement Specialist The Laine Theatre Arts, Biomechanics & Podiatry , International association for Dance Medicine and Science, Various emergency medicine courses,

Emily's passion for movement began with her training as a dancer which led her to developing a passion for anatomy and biomechanics which in turn led her to Pilates.

Although not qualified strictly in Pilates, Emily has a wealth of experience working as a Physiotherapy Technical Instructor in orthopaedics and rehabilitation, as well as an on-call Emergency Medic. She brings valuable knowledge and sensitivity when it comes to helping those with injuries who need to move safely and take their recovery slowly.

Emily also ran her own adult dance school for many years, teaching a wide range of dance styles alongside flexibility, strength and conditioning which benefited her members enormously.

Emily now has a particular passion for working with young athletes, particularly swimmers and dancers (her own daughter a particularly gifted and strong swimmer who currently takes sessions with Zoe). Emily understands the physical demands of training and competition and loves helping young athletes to move better, improve performance, prevent injury and build strong, resilient bodies.

Pilates Instructor BASI Pilates

Natalie began her Pilates training in 2024, and completed her BASI Mat exam with the support and guidance of Zoe (early 2026). She is a regular in the studio and is now undertaking her Comprehensive Training with BASI, to qualify her to teach on the full range of apparatus.

Natalie has 26 years of experience in the Beauty and Wellbeing industry. Her current role as Head of Education for a reputable beauty brand , has taken her around the world, honing her communication skills whilst training and teaching other therapists. These experiences have also taught her a lot about other holistic and alternative approaches to health.

Whilst studying with BASI Pilates Natalie has been teaching mat classes regularly in West Sussex. She wants her classes to leave clients feeling empowered, confident and wanting to come back for more.