Business Details
9 Years
experience
Pilates Classes in Monkseaton for All Abilities
We are a dedicated team of Pilates professionals operating from our studio in Monkseaton. Our mission is to empower individuals through Pilates, offering tailored instruction to enhance physical and mental wellbeing. With over 30 classes weekly, we cater to all abilities, ensuring small class sizes for personalized supervision. Our studio is equipped with specialist tools to support diverse fitness goals, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Located in North Tyneside, we provide accessible, community-focused Pilates education.Our team combines extensive teaching experience with clinical expertise, including physiotherapy integration and rehabilitation programmes. We prioritise individualised attention through private sessions and utilise technology for flexible booking. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our affiliations with recognised Pilates institutions and continuous professional development.
Services
Group Pilates Classes
Private Sessions
Reformer Pilates
Healthy Back Classes
Online Pilates
Pregnancy Pilates
Body Conditioning
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer small class sizes with specialist supervision for optimal learning
- Our team combines Pilates instruction with clinical physiotherapy expertise
- We provide tailored rehabilitation programmes for postnatal and breast cancer recovery
- Our studio features specialist equipment including Reformer and Wunda Chair
- We offer flexible booking through our Class Swap app for regular attendees
Associations and certifications
- Body Control Pilates
- Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI)
Services
Group Pilates Classes
Weekly group sessions for all abilities with specialist supervision. Classes focus on core strength, posture improvement, and functional movement. Our small group sizes ensure individual attention while maintaining a community atmosphere.
Private Sessions
Tailored 60-minute private sessions addressing individual goals. Ideal for beginners, injury recovery, or specific fitness objectives. Sessions utilise mat work and equipment for personalised progression.
Reformer Pilates
55-minute Reformer sessions with resistance-based training. Develops core strength, flexibility, and joint mobility through controlled movements. Suitable for all experience levels with progressive intensity options.
Healthy Back Classes
Specialist classes targeting back pain relief and posture correction. Combines Pilates principles with therapeutic exercises to improve spinal mobility and strengthen core stabilisers.
Online Pilates
Weekly Zoom classes for experienced practitioners. Maintains technical precision through remote supervision. Requires home equipment and prior Pilates experience for safe participation.
People
Emma Laybourne
Owner & Lead Instructor
Certified Body Control Pilates teacher since 2017 with Level 3 Personal Training qualifications. Specialises in Reformer Pilates and older adult instruction. Combines fitness expertise with community-focused teaching.
Evonne Smith
Physiotherapy Specialist
Physiotherapist since 2002 with APPI accreditation. Focuses on modified Pilates for health challenges. Integrates clinical knowledge with accessible movement instruction for diverse client needs.
Catherine Johnson
Rehabilitation Expert
Physiotherapist specialising in post-breast cancer rehabilitation since 2015. Combines Pink Ribbon Programme principles with APPI training to support recovery through adapted Pilates techniques.
Stephanie Wallace
Mat Pilates Instructor
Qualified Mat Pilates instructor since 2017 with Healthy Back specialism. Applies teaching experience to MS rehabilitation programmes. Emphasises movement freedom and confidence-building in instruction.
Rachel Rafiefar
Master Teacher
Pilates instructor since 1991 with Master Teacher status. Developed UK's first pregnancy Pilates course. Specialises in advanced apparatus training and teacher education programmes.
Questions
What Pilates class levels do you offer?
We provide beginner, mixed ability, and intermediate classes with clear progression pathways.
Can I try a class before committing?
Yes, attend your first class as a £13 PAYG session before block booking.
Do you offer specialist rehabilitation programmes?
Our team delivers postnatal Pilates and breast cancer recovery programmes with clinical expertise.
How do I book classes?
Contact us via email or phone to discuss your needs, then use our Class Swap app for bookings.
Are online Pilates options available?
We offer weekly online classes for those with previous Pilates experience.
What equipment do you have?
Our studio includes Reformer, Wunda Chair, Cadillac, and small apparatus for varied training.
