About Me

My name is Holly. I'm a certified Body Control Pilates teacher based in Oxfordshire. My goal is to empower as many people as possible to discover all that Pilates has to offer to keep you feeling balanced, lengthened, and strengthened, physically as well as mentally. I discovered Pilates in 2021 when I was searching for more lower-impact exercise. The year before, I focused exclusively on high-intensity exercise, which is fantastic when done in moderation but put a lot of strain on my body. That year, I also received a hip impingement diagnosis, so it was key that I adjusted my exercise routine. Since then, I've noticed how much Pilates has positively impacted how I live my life, and I wanted to share this with you too! After graduating from Cardiff University with my degree, I made the decision that now was the right moment to start my Pilates teacher career. I chose to train with the highly regarded training provider, Body Control Pilates in London. Their education has provided me with expert knowledge of the foundations and principles of Pilates and how we can break down the classical mat to make it more accessible for everybody. ​It's not about perfection, but about finding what works for you and really feeling the movements in your body.  

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Since completing my level 3 matwork training, I've gone on to explore other courses which are close to my heart - one being Pilates in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation. On this course, we covered the most recent developments on breast cancer in the UK and focused on how Pilates can help breast cancer patients and survivors get back to a greater quality of life. This is something I wish to take forward with me into my teaching; having the chance to make a difference for those people, wherever they may be in their treatment journey.