Pilates with Valérie – Fully qualified L3 Pilates instructor, Nutrition & weight consultancy, and specialist in common orthopaedic conditions

What is Pilates?

Pilates is the fastest growing exercise in the world, in fact, it has been around for over 80 years. Its founder Joseph Hubertus Pilates was determined to overcome his health problems, he had rickets, asthma, rheumatic fever. He studied and developed an exercise programme that assisted in restoring him to optimal health.

The 34 mat exercises were popular with dancers, gymnasts and athletes who realised the benefits of his programme of mental and physical conditioning which gave them strength, flexibility and all the important links between mind and body.

Today Pilates has become very popular with the general public of all ages and levels of fitness. The adapted and modified versions of the exercises are also used widely by personal trainers, physiotherapists and osteopaths. They will often advise their patients to try Pilates to improve their core musculature and therefore help their clients to manage the issue, preventing their pain from getting any worse.

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"Valerie has been teaching me Pilates since she first became a teacher. From the beginning, she tailored her classes to help me improve my posture and her exercises have benefited me enormously. She regularly introduces new exercises and props to challenge you and my posture has improved greatly. Valerie is patient, empathetic and professional. She always creates a welcoming atmosphere to new and current clients. Highly recommend Valerie for any of her classes!"

"I have known Valerie for quite some time as she tried to teach me French many years ago. She was great and I was hopeless. Fortunately, pilates is going much better. I am still somewhat of a beginner but Valerie is patient, encouraging and calming. She is a great teacher and always challenging herself too. For me, the best benefit of all was being made aware of my posture on a daily basis. Would highly recommend it."

"I didn't exercise for years because of lots of back and neck issues but I was told by my consultant to try pilates and was recommended to Valerie. I now love going to pilates with Valerie. She was careful to listen to my problems at the beginning and continues to do so now. She is very careful to tailor the exercises for me week by week. I love my one to one sessions with Valerie and feel safe and secure knowing she is looking after me."

"Valerie is a great Pilates teacher and I would highly recommend her. We are always pushed a little in the class which I like and also the fact that Valerie checks our positions to make sure we are doing things correctly. I always look forward to the classes and feel so much better following the lesson which makes me more aware of my posture."

"Valerie has great knowledge of all types and level of Pilates, She is able to adapt her classes to each individual according to their personal abilities. At the same time if she feels you can be pushed a little bit further she will encourage you to do so but always feel in safe hands.I love how she teaches Pilates, every time different lesson and I have always fun. I would highly recommend Valerie to anyone looking for a good Pilates."

"I have been with Valerie for several months now and am really enjoying the classes. They are well structured and challenging and Valerie is very aware of the differing needs of her clients. Its good to have a class where the teacher knows each individual well and can tailor moves to their specific requirements. The classes are not too big and Valerie makes it fun. It has been lovely to be able to continue during the past few months where we all meet online for classes. Well done Valerie."

Our Reviews on FACEBOOK

  Love the class. Always feel so stretched and even though it feels so gentle The Abs really feel worked the next day. Keep up the good work Valerie

Ruth Fish
February 3, 2020

  Excellent teacher! , love the way I feel after her classes! Highly recommend

Meeta Bhatti
March 15, 2019

  Valerie makes sessions so enjoyable and tailors exercises to suit individual needs. I can’t recommend her highly enough!

Siân Kite
August 20, 2018

  Off to Pilates on this beautiful morning.

Monica Clifford
May 22, 2019
  Great teacher, been going weekly for just over a month and really noticed the improvement in my posture and core - even if I ache the next day!!

Jan Savill
November 15, 2019

  Valerie’s classes are not only challenging but highly enjoyable. She is very thoughtful and attentive and offers different options with each exercise for varying levels. A wonderful teacher. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Anne-Marie Miller
November 22, 2018

  I can definitely recommend Valerie she helped me as l had never done Pilates and her class was very good as I have osteoarthritis and this has really helped with my pain thank you Valerie.

Sheila Fox
March 11, 2020

  Great class! Valerie is a really good teacher and my core is slowly improving.

Radha Dudhia
May 7, 2019
  She makes you work muscles you didn't know you had! Good fun and hard work too. I would recommend her!!

Joy Landau
January 8, 2020

  I have been doing Pilates with Valerie for quite some time now, it has really improved my core strength and mobility in my neck and shoulders, which is why I attended Pilates in the beginning. Valerie is a great teacher who is very patient and has gone above and beyond in these uncertain times to keep our classes going online. Would definitely recommend her.

Sharon Floyd
April 23, 2020

  I have been doing Pilates with Valerie for a few months now and am really enjoying it. I have had a bad back for years and now that I'm doing pilates I am doing movements I didn't think I could. I also had a massage with Valerie this week having had a bad neck and headache for days. She was fantastic. It was so relaxing and Valerie got rid of all my knots and tension. Highly recommended!

Emma Davis Cohen
December 19, 2019

  Valerie is a wonderful Pilates teacher. I have two sessions a week, one to one with Valerie and I always come away from her sessions feeling strong yet relaxed. Valerie pays attention to any problematic areas with care and nothing fazes her. Valerie has a soft and soothing voice which instantly calms and puts you at ease the moment you enter the room. I couldn’t recommend Pilates with Valerie more. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Sammi Myers PT
December 20, 2019
  Valerie gave me a wonderful neck and shoulder massage. I would highly recommend her. Very professional. Will definitely return for further treatments. Thank you Valerie

Tracy Best
November 21, 2019

  Fabulous facial and massage by Valerie.

Bella Segal
May 13, 2019

  Thank you for a fab online pilates session Valerie. It was a great way to start the weekend after a tough working week, especially in this current situation we're all in. Your pilates sessions are a much needed tonic!

Ruth Vered
May 3, 2020

  I would highly recommend Valerie’s Pilates. The classes are tough but really enjoyable with a great atmosphere! Valerie is so friendly and approachable and even though I ache afterwards it is completely worth it 😊

Johnny Pearl
November 17, 2019
I went to see Valerie as I was having neck problems. She was fantastic. Really helped me and tailored the exercises specifically to me. Definitely recommend.

Lorraine Reid
May 2, 2019