Hello!
I’m Katie and I am a 3rd Generation Comprehensively trained Pilates teacher based in Edinburgh. I teach both Mat Pilates and on the Pilates Apparatus. I aim to deliver dynamic and varied classes with a sense of flow, that support and challenge you - wherever you might be in your Pilates journey.
One of the aspects of Pilates that’s such a joy is that there always something new to discover, another level to go to. So whether you’re a beginner, or you’ve been practising Pilates for years, you can always find progress. You start from where you’re at, and you just build from there.
As a method, Pilates has a huge amount to offer. It is well recognised as, among other things, an excellent way to build ‘core’ strength and create more efficient movement. But not all the benefits are purely physical. It allows you a space in your day and in your head while you are focussing solely on your movement, it fosters respect for your body and its’ abilities, and through bringing strength and control to your movements, creates a sense of self-empowerment.
As well as finishing each class with a feeling of time spent purposefully, my hope is that you also leave with a sense of connectedness, strength and renewed energy.
Movement should be approached like life - with enthusiasm, joy & gratitude - for movement is life,
and life is movement, and we get out of it
what we put into it.
Ron Fletcher, Pilates Elder
What my clients say….
“I enjoy your classes because I always come out feeling calmer & walking ‘taller’ than when I went in! I like the fact that each class is different.“ MAUREEN
“Katie has a gentle and calm manner which makes her clear instructions during the class simple to follow. She successfully involves class participants at various levels of competency by providing clear explanation of progression of moves. This gives everyone something to aim for and improve on... I throughly recommend Katie’s classes - results in terms of core strength, flexibility and posture are marked.” PAMELA
“I had not exercised in 15 years apart from doing some walking, and then I retired from work and joined the gym. I decided on Pilates as I thought this would give me mobility, and strengthen my core, and I am so glad you were the instructor. I think you are brilliant Katie and I love your classes... You have loads of patience for beginners taking their 1st class, making them welcome and you always encourage everyone to do their best. “ ELAINE
“...having done Pilates now for a number of years I think you are one of the best Instructors I have had... You have helped to build up my core strength to prepare for my operations and have helped me get back to fitness following the operations.” JANIS