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Testimonials

    • > J. williams

      Tweet“I first came to Pilates over a year ago after suffering with a bad back for a number of years. Through Keely, not only have I cured my back problem, but am leaner and fitter too. I have much more energy and more aware of my body placement and posture. Pilates has completely changed me [...]

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    • > L Armstrong

      Tweet“I love walking, but I’ve always needed wide-fitting boots and shoes and had a problem foot. I was told that one leg was longer than the other, and prescribed a foot insert to correct the problem. The inserts worked well for about six months, but my feet continued to spread and then began to hurt [...]

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    • > R Hartley

      Tweet“It’s hard to keep fit when you lead an office based life. I always lived by the rule, that the best exercise for the sport you do is the sport you do – Keely taught me different. Pilates has helped me improve and change issues with my strength and posture that I have lived with [...]

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    • > Alastair McLoughlin – Bowen Practitioner

      Tweet“The combination of Pilates and Bowen Technique work so well together. Bowen balances and realigns the skeletal structure without force or manipulation – loosening tight muscles in the process. Then Pilates helps to hold the structure in place by targeting specific muscle groups – producing increased flexibility and strength. When applied by experienced practitioners, Bowen [...]

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    • > Claire Holgate

      Tweet“I attended LPS for prenatal Pilates, and I continue to attend for postnatal Pilates, which I consider to be an essential investment in my long term well being. The workouts are expertly developed to strengthen the core muscles. I found this to effectively alleviate my back pain and even symptoms of SPD. After each prenatal [...]

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    • > Alison Denneny

      Tweet“I started Pilates with Keely over 3 years ago after struggling to get pregnant following many failed IVF attempts. Within a month of starting Pilates, my body felt stronger and my back and core had started to strengthen. I didn’t have the back pain I had experienced for nearly 8 years and I started to [...]

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    • > A. Clapham (a grateful golfer)

      Tweet“Having suffered from a lower back injury with episodes of increasing frequency, I was advised by my physiotherapist to try Pilates as a way to strengthen my core muscles. I am a keen golfer and my injury had stopped me from playing for long periods. I started to have private sessions with Keely, which were [...]

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    • > S. Clegg

      TweetWhen I first came to the studio I couldn’t lay on my back as it was so painful, slowly over a period of time things started to improve. I now feel more energised,  my balance is better and my back is much stronger, I am walking taller and my tummy is flatter, phew!

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    • > A. Leeming

      TweetI have been going to Pilates for nearly a year. I was rather apprehensive in the beginning and was recommended to Keely by word of mouth stating how good she was and ‘knew her stuff’. I contacted Keely and was put in a small class for people with problems. At times you feel that you [...]

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    • > K Mitchell

      Tweet“I was advised to undertake Pilates by my Physiotherapist to strengthen my back due to surgery on a prolapsed disc. I have been attending Pilates for approximately 18 months. Pilates has strengthened my back to such a degree whereby I do not have any more relapses, which used to occur frequently putting me out of [...]

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Our Instructors

Our instructors are trained to the highest of standards by the Pilates Foundation UK to provide you with the specialist knowledge you need to obtain optimum results.

Keely Haigh cert. E.C.B.S

  • Pilates Foundation Matwork & Apparatus Instructor
  • Pre & Post Natal Specialist Instructor
  • E.C.B.S Bowen Practitioner

Keely Haigh started her career as a dancer training at the Northern Ballet School and with Graciela Kaplan.

Having discovered for herself the effectiveness of Pilates, Keely decided to pursue a career in this field. In 2006 Keely enrolled on a fully comprehensive teacher training programme at The Thoughtful Body Pilates Studio in Derby and having trained for two years under the instruction of Rachel Rafiefar, she is now a fully qualified Matwork & Apparatus Instructor and registered with the Pilates Foundation.

Keely established the Lancashire Pilates Studio in 2008 after gaining a Post Graduate Certificate in pre and post natal pregnancy. In 2009 Keely graduated from The European College of Bowen Studies with Honours and is now a fully qualified Bowen Practitioner.

Keely continues to develop her knowledge and training in Pilates and Bowen by attending regular workshops and seminars presented by Master Instructors from the UK and USA.

Alexandra LambAlex Lamb - Qualified Pilates Insructor

  • Pilates Foundation Matwork & Apparatus Instructor

Alexandra Lamb moved to London in 2009 to study at Laban and participate in the Pilates Foundation comprehensive course. Having finished in June, 2010, she is now a fully qualified apparatus and matwork instructor.
Before moving to London, Alexandra obtained a BS in Psychology and dance in Tennessee, USA, in 2004. While studying and dancing full-time she soon learned the many benefits of Pilates which piqued her interest in teaching. She found the rewards of injury prevention and rehabilitation priceless and wanted to share this knowledge with others. Her interest in interpersonal relationships, injury prevention and human development make this profession a perfect marriage for Alexandra, and fulfils a lifelong goal of helping people to feel better in their bodies.
Alexandra supplements her passion for learning and teaching by attending various workshops, teaching matwork and private classes, and researching current health and exercise topics to better serve and educate her clients.

Patricia GreenfieldPatricia Greenfield Pilates Instructor

  • Pilates Matwork Instructor

As a fully qualified Dance and Fitness Instructor, Patricia has gained over 10 years of knowledge and experience from working within the industry. She is a trained Pilates Matwork Instructor, and dedicates her career to the Pilates sector.
Patricia will undertake further training under the instruction of Rachel Rafiefar on a Pilates Apparatus Training course, qualifying in December 2012. This will enable her to work with clients using apparatus such as the Reformer, Wunda Chair and Ladder Barrel.

Joanne Cornish Pilates Matwork Instructor

Joanne Cornish

  • Pilates Foundation Matwork Instructor

Joanne first experienced Pilates in 2006 after surgery to correct a prolapsed disc. Practicing Pilates enabled her body to withstand the strain that her busy career brought.
In 2011 Joanne decided to turn her enthusiasm for Pilates into a career, enrolling on a Pilates Foundation matwork training course under the instruction of Rachel Rafiefar. Joanne will continue her training in 2012 allowing her to teach using Pilates apparatus.

 Joanna Reay

Joanna Reay - Qualifying Pilates Instructor

  • Pilates Foundation Matwork Instructor

Joanna took up Pilates in 2009 to improve her physical health. She was so impressed with the benefits of Pilates that she left her long term position as a Primary School Office Manager, and trained as a Pilates matwork teacher with The Pilates Foundation.
Joanna will continue her training in 2012 on the apparatus course.

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