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 9am 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 Tuesdays (08.15 – 14.30)

Jelica came to Pilates through personal experience, after her dance career was cut short because of an injury. She found strength, structure and a new path in the Pilates method. She trained in Edinburgh with Pilates Foundation, qualifying as a matwork teacher in 2008 and as a Studio (apparatus) teacher in 2012.

Jelica is a knowledgeable and experienced teacher, bringing energy and focus to her classes and sessions.

Her approach blends classical Pilates with influences from dance, functional movement and everyday life — with an eye on precision and flow, Jelica helps people move with more ease and confidence.

She has particular experience in:

● Matwork for all levels

● Reformer & apparatus repertoire

● Ante- and post-natal Pilates

● Core strength & balance

• Agility and joint mobility through graceful control

Jelica’s sessions are thoughtful, encouraging and powerful, with a strong emphasis on building strength that lasts beyond the class and sessions.

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.