Rachel is a Body Control Pilates certified teacher (1997) and has been teaching both matwork and studio classes for over 20 years. She is also part of the teacher training faculty for BCP.

She originally trained at the Royal Academy of Dancing before studying contemporary at London Contemporary Dance School and then taught and danced for a further 8 years until the birth of her son.

Through BCP she has access to all the latest findings in fields such as hip/knee replacements, breast cancer, pre and post-natal issues, Parkinson’s and osteoporosis.

She has a particular interest and considerable experience in working with postural or injury related problems and pre and post-op rehab.

Rachel teaches Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8am to 1pm.

Fran discovered a real passion for Pilates through her early professional Ballet and Spanish Dance careers. In 2001 she qualified to teach both mat and equipment work through the Pilates Foundation’s comprehensive 2-year training programme.  

Having previously run her own studio for over 13 years she continues to develop and enhance her teaching skills and qualifications.

Most recently, in October 2019, she achieved Slings Myofascial Training Practitioner Advanced Level, a technique which focusses on a fascial approach to movement. She combines this knowledge with Pilates techniques where appropriate as well as teaching pure ‘Slings’ classes.

Working closely with physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors many of her clients are referred directly by health practitioners. She welcomes clients from beginner through to advanced level and is also fully qualified to teach:

– Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates

– Rehabilitative Pilates (Post Operation or Injury)

Fran teaches at the Garage Studio on Mondays (09.30 to 14.30) and Tuesdays (08.15 – 14.30)

Jozsef has been a fully certified Stott pilates instructor since 2011. After receiving his formal education in engineering he changed careers and found passion in teaching pilates and performing contemporary dance.

Working with Jozsef means you will get to know your body more than anybody else, build up and maintain a versatile movement vocabulary, balanced musculature and healthy joints.

Possible side effects: lifted mood, greater confidence while moving and increased level of endorphins which might make your evening snacks redundant. Are you ready to start?

Jozsef is available on Tuesday afternoon/evening and weekend.

Jelica turned to Pilates after her dance career had to stop because of an injury. Her growing interest led her to study the Pilates method. She trained in Edinburgh with Pilates Foundation, qualifying as a matwork teacher in 2008 and as a Studio teacher in 2012. She’s also experienced in teaching ante- and post-natal Pilates. 

In addition to matwork, Jelica also has a special bond with the apparatus repertoire that is rich and graceful. Deep strength, agility, balance, advanced technique and complex dynamics come together in these exercises.

Jelica teaching style is influenced by dance and incorporates other movements along with the original Pilates repertoire. She loves to show people how moving more can change their lives for the better.