Our studio
Discover the ideal environment for achieving harmony of mind and body in our studio.
More than just a reformer studio, we’re a vibrant community of Pilates enthusiasts united to share our passion and knowledge.
With a carefully crafted timetable catering to every skill level, we aim to make every member feel embraced by our reformer family from the moment they step through our doors.
Join us on this exciting journey towards wellness and fulfilment.
LISA BROOKER
Lisa was born and raised in New Zealand and recently moved to the UK. She originally started Pilates to help with conditioning for full-time dancing in both classical ballet and contemporary at the New Zealand School of Dance. Upon graduating she injured her knee badly requiring surgery. Unfortunately this surgery failed and she had another two knee surgeries. This resulted in the end of her dancing professionally. Due to the amount of time in physiotherapy, Lisa then went on to study and graduate as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist. Later doing post-graduate studies in acupuncture and Pilates. Lisa found the combination of excellent anatomy and physiology, injury knowledge and dance minded alignment made for the perfect fit for Pilates teaching. Lisa enjoys training Pilates herself as well as to rehabilitate clients.
MARINA PALMA
Marina is a Streatham local and has been working in the Fitness Industry for more than two decades. Trained as dancer and performer and then retrained and started a new career as Personal Trainer, Pilates instructor and Studio manager upon moving to London in 1999 and having since worked for major names within the industry. Enthusiastic and passionate about fitness and personal training, Marina is creative and loves teaching. Every session will be varied and never boring! My motto is ‘Believing is achieving’. Area of expertise: weight loss, muscle gain, core and strengthening training, postural re-alignment, sport specific, pre-and post-natal, post injury re-hab.
RACHEL GREEN
Rachel is a professional dancer, choreographer and STOTT trained Pilates instructor, from Yorkshire. Rachel’s sessions are guaranteed to feature creative flows, hands on adjustments, sweat, smiles and stretching to finish. Her classes are both engaging and challenging, ensuring you’ll leave feeling accomplished. Rachel is very passionate about how inclusive Pilates is to each body. With the various modifications and progressions of each exercise, truly each person can be accommodated within the class, working towards their individual goals.
THEA KING
After excelling at Stella Mann Performing Arts and the Institute of the Arts Barcelona, Thea earned qualifications in Pilates and Barre, anchoring her reformer Pilates methodology in her dance background. Committed to inclusivity, Thea fosters safe spaces that transcend gender, sexuality, and ability boundaries. Her distinctive teaching style is grounded in principles championed by the aerial arts community, always aiming to find the perfect mix between fostering enjoyment and challenging students to reach their full potential.
RACHAEL BURKE
Rachael is a fully qualified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor who is passionate about helping people and their wellbeing. Rachael's classes focus on controlled and precise movements that have a positive impact on both the client's physical and mental health. She encourages you to listen to what your body needs and offers modifications and progressions when needed. Expect to leave the class feeling better than when you arrived.
LISA JONES
Certified in Mat & Reformer Pilates, Lisa is a teacher who champions the power of Pilates to improve life through connecting the mind, body & soul. Lisa’s deep love for all things Pilates brings energy and direction to each class to engage your body and mind effectively. She believes that Pilates is for everyone and includes this ethos when she is teaching, allowing each client to participate fully to their level of fitness and flexibility.
DAISY WINTER-TAYLOR
After gaining her fitness instructing qualifications in Barre, Dance Cardio and Rebounding, she then discovered the world of Pilates and fell in love instantly. Alongside performing and auditioning, she found Pilates to be the best thing to keep her flexible, strong and injury free. You can expect a mixture of spicy, full body combinations coupled with stretchy, deep release flow's. Daisy prides herself on building strong client connections and is really excited to be joining the Mind and Motion team.
NANCY RIDLEY
Hey, my name is Nancy. I am a Reformer Pilates instructor as well as a personal trainer with a qualification in nutrition. I have worked in the fitness industry for the last 7 years. My classes are for all types of people who want to develop their mobility, flexibility, core and full body strength. My sessions are innovative, upbeat & challenging, so come and see what you & body are capable of with me whether you are a beginner or you’ve been loving it for years let’s light the fire together. I look forward to planking, pulsing & putting you through your paces. I’ll see you on the reformer, N. x
Genevieve McMullen
A born and bred Scot, Genevieve is a qualified mat and reformer Pilates instructor. She teaches our ‘Mum and Baby motion’ classes and says that the energy that comes with having the babies there is second to none. Genevieve has always led an active lifestyle and truly believes that movement really is her medicine. She finds reformer Pilates is a perfect supplement to the strength training and running that she has always done. With a good dose of music and dynamic moves, you’re going to leave Genevieve’s sessions feeling energised and happy. Her classes are designed to test your physical strength and body awareness. She guides you through controlled and precise movements which target specific muscle groups. If injuries or limitations are holding you back, she will offer you mindful exercises to promote your joint flexibility and range of movement.