Meet the Team

Emma has been teaching since 2017 and is the proud owner of Pilates at the Coast. She is a certified Body Control Pilates teacher with additional qualifications in Pilates Reformer, Level 2 Gym Instruction & Level 3 Personal Training.

“We have a fantastic team here at our studio. The sense of community and friendly atmosphere really do make it a lovely space for our clients to work on their fitness goals. Pilates is a wonderful method of improving your physical and mental wellbeing. I would encourage everyone to try Pilates and am a huge advocate of the Pilates discipline in complimenting other sports and exercise as well as improving the way we move and feel in our everyday activities. I feel very lucky to have turned my passion of fitness into my daily work by helping others get fitter, stronger and move better. We look forward to welcoming you in to our Pilates community.”

Evonne has been teaching at Pilates at the Coast since 2015. Evonne gained a BSc Hons degree in Physiotherapy in 2002 and accredited with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) – specialising in matwork, modified Pilates, small equipment and antenatal/postnatal Pilates.

“The team here are brilliant to work with and we all bring something different to our teaching. I particularly enjoys introducing new people to the joy of Pilates and watching people grow stronger and healthier in body and mind with regular practice.

Combining my work in physiotherapy with Pilates I like to work with people who have different health challenges and modify the traditional Pilates technique to fit the clients needs, I really believe Pilates is for anybody.“

Catherine qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2011 and in 2015 began working with women who were recovering from surgery for Breast Cancer completing training in The Pink Ribbon Programme; a Pilates - based rehabilitation programme for post-operative breast cancer patients. This ignited her love of Pilates and she went on to complete her Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI) training in 2017.

Catherine previously taught Pilates within a private physiotherapy clinic, however she now works full time in the NHS and teaches at Pilates at the Coast in her spare time.

Ellie qualified as a Body Control Pilates teacher in 2008 and has taught at Pilates at the Coast since 2011. She has vast experience of teaching small groups and individuals in a studio setting. Ellie is also qualified in antenatal and postnatal Pilates and Reformer.

Ellie approaches her teaching practice in an open, supportive and interactive way and is passionate about both the physical and mental health benefits Pilates can bring to all.

Stephanie is a Body Control Pilates teacher and began her journey as a client here at Pilates at the Coast in 2010. She has been an advocate of Pilates ever since, qualifying as a Mat Pilates Instructor in 2017. Stephanie is also qualified to teach ‘Healthy Back’ classes for the prevention and management of lower back pain.

Stephanie was previously a school teacher and also now works with a physio-led team that supports people living with Multiple Sclerosis, applying her knowledge of Pilates to contribute to rehabilitation programmes.

“Helping people to find freer movement, potentially less pain or a greater feeling of strength and confidence elevates Pilates beyond an everyday workout to something potentially life changing and that is what I love about it.”

Kim has been teaching mat based Pilates for over 10 years and joined the PATC team in Jan 2024. Kim has worked in the fitness industry for 30 years. Prior to freelancing she worked her way up from Fitness Instructor to Studio Co-ordinator Fitness Manager then on to become a General Manager at north east based health clubs.

“I love teaching all exercise classes but Pilates is really special. You can really see the difference it makes and everyone can take part and feel the benefits.”

Kim also teaches clients with injuries at a local Physiotherapy Clinic and is qualified in ante and post natal Pilates and exercise too.

Rachel has taught Pilates since 1991 having trained with Alan Herdman. She has been awarded Master Pilates Teacher status for her role in developing the first Pregnancy and Postnatal Pilates Course in the UK. She is also certified in Bowen Technique and Biomechanics and was a founding member of the Pilates Foundation UK Ltd.

Rachel is a Pilates Teacher Trainer and delivers the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates and Yoga, Level 3 Award for Pre and Postnatal Exercise. Level 2 Mental health First Aid. She is also qualified to deliver Pilates Reformer, Wunda Chair, Cadillac and small apparatus training. She is currently co -author for National Guidelines pregnancy for dancers with Dance UK, and for horse riders with Equi-Pilates.

“My love of teaching encourages people to think deeply about how their body works and how they can really get the most out of their Pilates Programme.”

Sarah has a Level 4 Mat Pilates qualification and joined the PATC team in Jan 2025. Sarah’s passion for all things fitness, movement and well-being, led her to retrain from a former secondary education teacher to a Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 4 Pilates instructor and Level 4 Nutrition Coach specialising in Nutrition for weight management 3 years ago.

Sarah believes that having a deep understanding of how people learn, allows her to foster confidence, body awareness, and a love for mindful movement for all of her class participants.