Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones
“I started as a beginner two years ago and do two classes a week. Pauline runs a progressive programme, gradually building up our skills, strength and stamina, whilst keeping a careful eye on our individual aches pains and limitations. I find her enthusiasm, encouragement and humour really motivate me, and my balance and flexibility have definitely improved. I like the way she explains exactly how to do each exercise and what itʼs designed to do and the way she changes the routine every week, adding various bits of equipment to stop us getting bored!”
Elaine Fisher, President Ludworth & Mellor WI
“Pilates is the best thing I have ever done, far better than the gym! Through Pilates I have regained full pain free movement in my shoulders and neck, my posture has improved greatly. I feel taller and have lost inches across my body and now my clothes look better on me.
I love the weekly classes which are well planned and designed to be challenging yet safe. Pauline takes time to fully explain the exercises and ensures we are doing them correctly. The classes are never boring or repetitive – a few reps in Pilates goes a long way.
As well as the weekly classes, I do a ‘one to one’ session every other week. Pauline designs the one to ones around my specific needs and under her careful guidance I am able to explore more exercises than in class. One to ones with Pauline are value for money because I get more out of my weekly classes and my progress would not have been as rapid without them.”
Tone Krogh, Ceramicist
“13 years ago my physio recommended Body Control Pilates as the best exercise to keep my back problems away and to keep me fit for my physical work as a ceramic artist.
I enrolled on a workshop with Pauline and was hooked. She has a unique way of making the classes interesting and fun whilst making sure everyone is doing the exercises correctly and getting the most from them. Pauline’s Pilates has helped me with the recovery from two pregnancies and labours, my back pain never returned. I apply all the techniques daily in my work.
These days Pilates is as important for my mental well being as my fitness and Pauline’s class is something I look forward to every week.”
Sarah Wild
“I’ve been doing Pilates with Pauline for over 6 years now and it has totally transformed my body. My lower back was always weak and I suffered back pain frequently but now my whole body is stronger, especially my core. I no longer suffer with any back problems and it feels good and strong and well supported by my core.
All my muscles are stronger and more toned and my flexibility and posture are greatly improved. Pilates has worked on my whole body and I feel that I walk tall and strong. Not only does Pilates strengthen my body, it is also relaxing and relieves any stress and tension I have in my body and mind with the help of good breathing techniques. I always feel totally rejuvenated when my class has finished.
Pilates is a way of life for me now and the benefits are huge both in how I feel and how I look and I quite simply would not be without it!!”