About

Lauren has been teaching Pilates since 2013 and practicing since 2008, where she was first introduced to it whilst training in Professional Dance. After moving to Norfolk in 2015, she took over the ownership of The Pilates Studio Norwich (now Pilates East) in September 2016.

Lauren initially trained with POWMAK Pilates in Windsor, Berkshire as an apprentice and completed her full Studio Comprehensive (Mat and Apparatus) qualification in 2014. Eager to deepen her knowledge in the Original Pilates Method, Lauren completed a second Comprehensive qualification in Classical Pilates training with Holly Murray at Pi Studios in London in 2019.

Her love for practicing and teaching Pilates continues to grow and she is dedicated to continuing her education and attends regular workshops and courses with teachers from around the world.

‘Pilates is movement with integrity, it is my passion and I will forever be a student!
In my teaching I hope to inspire and guide you find the joy of movement. Pilates teaches you to move with ease, flow and control. You will learn to practice with patience and persistence and always finish wanting more - it’s a skill and movement method for life.’

Amanda discovered the benefits of Pilates after childbirth and has now practiced Pilates for over 15 years. She is a qualified Pilates Foundation teacher, with additional specialisms in pre and postnatal Pilates, and qualified studio equipment teacher with Pilates in Motion.

Over the last 15 years she has combined a range of wider disciplines with Pilates to develop a deep, holistic understanding of the body. Amanda is also a nutritional therapist, massage therapist and reflexologist.

She has been teaching at Pilates East for 10 years and is experienced in teaching clients with varying levels of fitness and those with specific conditions. Amanda teaches Private and Group Apparatus classes and Group Mat classes.
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‘Pilates is about progression and I love to see that in our clients. Teaching someone the principles of Pilates and how to apply them to their life is so rewarding. Watching clients get stronger, move more fluidly and breathe more effectively is amazing, and seeing the effect Pilates can have on their lives makes me proud to be a Pilates teacher. That and making people do hundreds!’

Aoife was a student at Pilates East before joining the team. Inspired by the original Pilates method, she deepened her practice and qualified as a Classical Pilates Teacher with Holly Murray at Pi Studios in London as a Matwork teacher in 2021 and then completed her Fully Comprehensive Apparatus Training in 2024.

Aoife has had a lifelong passion for movement. In 2008, she moved from Dublin to train in contemporary dance at Laban in London. After graduating, she certified as a yoga teacher with CamYoga in Cambridge and taught classes in Brighton before moving to Norwich.

Aoife brings her enthusiasm and experience in movement to her Pilates teaching. In Aoife’s classes, students will discover their strengths and work on imbalances to develop a body that moves with more strength, connection, ease and joy.

“Pilates is special. To me it’s a super smart, complete system that has everything you need and more - from the precise movements that strengthen and align the body to the big flowing sequences that open the body and give you space to breath.
There’s always a challenge and plenty of room for fun.”

Originally from Italy, Chiara has always had a passion for travel, which eventually led to settling in the UK. It was here where she first discovered Pilates.

Fascinated by the Classical method, Chiara became deeply committed to the practice, and over time, that passion grew into a desire to share it with others.

This journey led her to train in 2024 as a Pilates teacher with Holly Murray at Pi Studio in London,
where she is now completing her full comprehensive qualification.

With a belief that Pilates is for everyone, no matter their starting point, Chiara is dedicated to
helping others experience its transformative benefits and discover the joy of movement.

“The classical Pilates method is truly amazing because it treats the body as a whole, helping to
improve strength, flexibility and balance. I’m so excited to guide others on this journey, helping
them connect more deeply with their bodies, experience those ‘aha’ moments, and see them grow stronger and more confident with every session.”

Charlotte is a movement practitioner with over 15 years of experience in dance, healthcare, and rehabilitation. Trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, she has worked across a wide range of settings, from professional dance to community health, bringing a deep understanding of movement and injury prevention.

An APPI-qualified Matwork and Reformer Pilates instructor, Charlotte also draws from training in yoga, falls prevention, and rehabilitation exercise. She is certified to take GP referrals and has worked with individuals of all ages and abilities—supporting professional dancers, those with long-term health conditions, and everyone in between. Her experience spans schools, theatres, gyms, hospitals, and care homes, always with a focus on movement as a tool for wellbeing.

Her holistic approach embraces the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of movement. By combining creativity with evidence-based techniques, she helps clients unlock their potential, and achieve lasting wellbeing.

In addition to her Pilates teaching, Charlotte currently supports rehabilitative care as an MSK Physiotherapy Assistant, driven by a deep commitment to supporting others on their movement journey.