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Rachel

Rachel

Rachel is a qualified fitness instructor with over 15 years in the industry; movement has always been her passion. Rachel’s background spans from high-energy spin classes, Mat Pilates to strength training, but Reformer Pilates is a new passion of hers. Now a certified Reformer Pilates instructor, she is dedicated to helping people move with ease, build strength, and improve flexibility through thoughtful, well-structured classes.

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Rachel loves empowering others to embrace a healthier lifestyle and feel their absolute best. Making personal connections with clients is paramount to Rachel and she loves to see clients get fitter, stronger and healthier as a result of her classes. Whether you’re new to Reformer Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, Rachel is here to guide and support you on your journey to strength and well-being.

Alex

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With over 30 years in the fitness industry, award-winning instructor Alex Pinto specialises in Reformer Pilates, Yoga, and Personal Training. He was named Personal Trainer of the Year for London and South East England 2025 (Prestige Awards) and won Best Fitness Instructor (Muddy Stilettos Awards, 2018).

Teaching over 1,000 Reformer Pilates classes annually, Alex helps clients build strength, flexibility, and mobility through tailored, effective programs.
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He holds a Sports Science degree, a postgraduate qualification in Personal Training and Exercise Physiology, and certifications in Pilates and Yoga, giving him deep expertise in anatomy and movement.
Known for his calm, supportive approach, Alex welcomes clients of all levels—whether recovering from injury or pursuing better fitness. Join him at Studio Core for transformative Reformer Pilates sessions!

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Gail

Gail

Gail has always been passionate about movement, fitting in Pilates, yoga, and gym sessions around her busy career as a biologist in the pharmaceutical industry.
In 2015, after a period of poor health and a series of personal challenges, she took a career break to prioritise her wellbeing—and never looked back. She retrained as a mat Pilates instructor and has since expanded her teaching to include reformer Pilates, barre, and aerial yoga.
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With her background as a molecular biologist and DNAFit™-certified practitioner, Gail brings a scientific, evidence-based approach to fitness. She often integrates biohacking tools and personalised strategies to support optimal performance, recovery, and longevity. Gail’s classes are known for being fun, focused, and challenging. She motivates you to tune into your technique, push your limits mindfully, and enjoy the process. Her goal is to help you feel stronger, move better, and leave each class walking a little taller—with a smile on your face!

Heidi

Heidi discovered Pilates as part of her own healing journey after sustaining an injury leaving her unable to continue with her high impact gym workouts.
In 2021 she began her journey as a Pilates instructor having an opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship at a classical studio in Hertfordshire.
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In 2024 she continued her learning journey with the amazing Joanne Cobbe at J. Pilates training and education where she completed her fully comprehensive classical training. Inspired by the words of Joseph Pilates “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness”. Heidi loves how Pilates can help create strong muscles, washboard abs and improves alignment, but what she loves most about Pilates is the joyful energy and positive attitude that one leaves the class with.
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Angie
Angie
Angie’s journey into Pilates began over a decade ago, when she turned to the practice to help restore her mobility following reconstructive breast cancer surgery.
In 2022, after more than ten years working in primary education, she retrained as a matwork Pilates instructor under the mentorship of Joanne Cobbe of JPilates, one of the industry’s leading educators.
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Since then, Angie has continued to expand her knowledge and qualifications, completing specialised training in barre, reformer, spine corrector, ladder barrels, tower, and Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates.

What Angie loves most about teaching is that every class is a shared journey. She learns alongside her clients—exploring new layers of each movement, experimenting with techniques, adapting cues, and always seeking the most effective ways to help people progress.
No two classes are ever the same, and that’s exactly what keeps it fresh and fun—for both teacher and client.

Expect to move better, feel stronger, and leave each class feeling accomplished and energised.

Jade

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Jade has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years, starting out as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Advisor. But her real turning point came when she started struggling with serious back issues, shattered discs and regular sciatica left her in pain and searching for a solution.
That’s when she found Pilates. She began practicing to help strengthen her back, and the results were so incredible that she knew she had to help others feel the same.
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Pilates became more than just exercise — it became her passion. Jade is fully qualified in both Mat and Reformer Pilates, having trained under the expert guidance of JPilates. She combines personal experience with great knowledge to support you wherever you are on your fitness journey. She’ll challenge you, motivate you, and get you moving out of your comfort zone — and you’ll have great fun doing it!
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Rachael
Rachael
With over a decade of experience teaching Pilates and a degree in Dance, Rachael brings deep knowledge and expertise to every class. She is an APPI-certified Pilates Instructor, a highly experienced Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, and an accredited Mindful Natal® teacher – and a Mum to two small boys!
Rachael is passionate about helping clients build strong, injury-resistant bodies and specialises in guiding them on the Reformer.
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Her warm, nurturing teaching style emphasises control, and precision, with a focus on functional movement that strengthens both the body and mind. She specialises in evidence-based ante-natal and post-natal care, supporting women through recovery and their return to sport. Rachael believes that movement is medicine, using a blend of equipment and matwork Pilates to help clients achieve their fitness and rehabilitation goals. Rachael also works with the English National Ballet, providing pelvic health physiotherapy and Pilates-based rehab for expectant professional dancers.
Joyce
With over 30 years in the fitness industry, Joyce is Level 3 mat Pilates certified, a Level 3 Personal Trainer, and now a reformer teacher, who brings a wealth of experience and energy to every single class.
Since qualifying in 2024, Joyce has been passionate about the power of Pilates to build strength, improve posture, and enhance the mind-body connection.
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Her sessions are strong, sweaty, and designed to challenge you—whether you’re new to Pilates or a seasoned pro. Expect to move better, feel stronger, and leave each class feeling accomplished and energised.
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Freddie
Freddie
Freddie’s passion lies in wellbeing and movement. With a background in performance and dance, mat Pilates was an integral part of her training—valued both for preparation and rehabilitation. Freddie has extensive experience working with bodies! She’s a yoga teacher locally so you may have already taken a class with her!
Freddie’s journey with Reformer Pilates began in 2019 as a way to rehabilitate an injury—true to the reformers original purpose when developed by Joseph Pilates.
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Pilates became more than just exercise — it became her passion. What started as therapy soon turned into a non-negotiable part of her weekly routine. Reformer work brought a new kind of strength to her hypermobile body, and that first class left a lasting impression. Five years later, it felt only natural to start teaching! Expect Freddie’s classes to be creative, and mindful—with a focus on variety and functional strength. She’ll challenge you, motivate you, and get you moving out of your comfort zone — and you’ll have great fun doing it!
Elyse
Elyse brings a warm, bubbly energy to every class and has a natural ability to make everyone feel welcome the moment they walk through the studio door. She trained at the renowned Bird College of Performing Arts, completing a three-year Trinity Diploma in Musical Theatre, where she developed not only her performance skills but also a strong appreciation for movement and body awareness.
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After completing her Mat and Reformer training with APPI, Elyse discovered her passion for helping people move with confidence, improve strength, and feel their best through Pilates. Her classes are fun, dynamic, and always have a touch of spice! Elyse loves watching her clients grow in both strength and self-belief. She always aims to send them home smiling.
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Charlie
Charlie
Charlie began her fitness journey in 2021, building a strong foundation in Reformer Pilates alongside her training in sports massage therapy. Since then, she has continued to deepen her understanding of movement, strength, and functional biomechanics, complementing her Pilates practice with Personal Training and additional movement-based qualifications.
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At Studio Core, Charlie’s classes place Reformer Pilates at the heart of every session, combining controlled, precise movement with thoughtfully layered progressions that challenge strength, stability, and mobility. Her teaching style is supportive yet motivating, helping clients move better, feel stronger, and build confidence in their bodies. Charlie is passionate about creating the perfect balance between powerful, purposeful Pilates work and restorative movement that supports long-term wellbeing. You’ll leave her class feeling thoroughly worked, but in the best possible way.