CAS Fitness & Pilates

My Story

I have been working in the UK fitness industry since 2009, following 10 years working in London as a Media Researcher.

Switching careers

I decided I wanted a career I could build locally in Hertfordshire, rather than working long hours in London—especially once we started a young family.

I’ve always loved exercise classes, staying active, and meeting new people, so guiding others in their health and wellbeing felt like a natural direction.

I began my fitness training in 2005 while still working in London, juggling work, study as a group exercise instructor, and becoming a first-time mum. Eventually I felt ready, I left my London job and focused  on teaching group fitness classes.

My plan was to do it for a few years until my daughters started primary school, and then  I’d return  to a “proper job”. But plans change—I loved teaching fitness, and particularly Pilates.   Both my daughters are now at university, and I’m still enjoying teaching and very fortunate to work with such amazing clients.

Why Pilates?

I’ve always enjoyed learning new exercise methods and keeping up to date with health and fitness research. My mother-in-law, Jan, started Pilates and encouraged me to try it. I was sceptical at first—I had tried it once before and thought it was too slow and not for me.

But I could see a real change in her posture and strength, so I decided to give it another go.

I am not naturally flexible. A physiotherapist once told me I had the flexibility of a 70-year-old, I was  24!  After a few sessions of Pilates, I felt less tight, more relaxed, and—much to my surprise—stronger and more toned. I rediscovered my core strength and improved my balance.

Pilates isn’t a quick fix, but with consistency it creates real, lasting change. It helps you feel stronger, more grounded, and more aware of how you move.

What I love most is that Pilates is accessible to everyone. I’ve taught clients aged 8 to 92. You can challenge yourself with strength work or focus on gentle mobility—there are options for all levels and abilities.

And now…

More than fifteen  years on, I’m still passionate about teaching Pilates and fitness and feel very lucky to work with such inspiring people.

I now teach a mix of face-to-face classes, online sessions, and 1:1 sessions.

It’s incredibly rewarding to see people progress, gain confidence, and feel more at ease in their bodies. Over time, the movements become more natural—and that’s when real change happens.

As Joseph Pilates said:
“In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see the difference, and in 30 you will have a new body.”

Why not give it a try?