TEACHERS

Founder of Sustudio and advanced yoga teacher for over a decade. Jacki initially qualified in Berlin in Baseworks, a form of Hatha yoga developed to help desk workers with core strengthening and she later went on to complete her advanced 300 hour training in India in 2013 in Vinyasa Flow. Jacki's classes are fun and engaging and somewhat challenging! There's always a theme and her love for yoga is reinforced with a 'can do' attitude regardless of age or ability. Jacki was introduced to yoga by her dear grandmas and will be forever grateful to them for paving the way.

Alice has been teaching Pilates Matwork and Reformer Pilates for the last 10 years. She completed her training through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and has worked with a huge variety of patients including children, the ante natal and post natal population and the complete novice. In any of Alice's classes everyone is welcome - 'niggle and all' - as through her extensive physio and pilates knowledge anything is possible!

Martine is a professionally trained dancer who worked in the industry for many years. She naturally moved into the fitness industry after retiring from performing, where she discovered and fell in love with barre. She's also qualified in Level 4 Mat Pilates and pre and post natal.

Juliana has been working in the fitness industry for almost 30 years, and mat Pilates for over 20 years. Whilst living in New Zealand eight years ago, she qualified as a Reformer Pilates teacher and gained valuable experience working in various studios across New Zealand and the UK.

Lee has been a Personal Trainer for eight years and been teaching Reformer Pilates for two years.

Whenever he's training an individual or a group class, he makes sure that it's fun and varied for all those taking part.

Patty is a certified STOTT reformer Pilates and PT with a strong background in sports and fitness. Her Reformer style builds on the classical exercises to create innovative, dynamic,
and athletic workouts that will challenge your stability, endurance and strength.

Patty combines her career in HR with her passion to help clients feel uplifted and happier
after a good and challenging full body workout.

Stephanie is a certified Polestar Pilates Mat Instructor. She discovered Pilates over 20 years ago, but it was after the birth of her fourth child and seeing the impact that Pilates had on helping her to regain strength and flexibility, that she took her practice to a higher level. She undertook the internationally recognised Polestar Instructor Training in Hong Kong, passing with Honours.

Steph aims to help her clients tune in to their own potential to become stronger, leaner and achieve more flexibility for optimal performance during work, sport and daily life. She's passionate about teaching clients how to integrate breath, core control and postural alignment whilst elevating their fitness and strength.

Qualifications

Polestar Mat Advanced instructor

Member of training mentor programme

Mat with small props qualified

Completed creative mat-work workshops

Casey is a Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor and also a Barre Instructor. She likes to keep things fresh and exciting, with her challenging classes working every muscle in your body.

Her classes use all kinds of equipment such as resistance bands, weights, the magic circle and Pilates balls.

Roxanne is an enthusiastic and dynamic internationally certified Pilates Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Equipped with a sharp sense of humour, meticulous attention to detail and innovative nature, Roxanne prides herself in the ability to motivate, support and encourage each and every one of her clients.

Roxanne first found her passion for Pilates in her pursuit for a holistic approach to health, well-being and harmonious living. She spent many years teaching in South Africa at a BASI-training facility working with in-house Physiotherapists.

Now in the UK, Roxanne teaches at the BASI Studio in London, as well as locally in Bournemouth. Trained in all apparatus; Reformer, Wunda Chair, Avalon, F2 & Laddar Barrel. She has further pursued her love for movement through her training in yoga - her expertise lie in myofascia integrated yoga sequencing.

Sarah has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and qualified as a Body Control Pilates® Instructor in 2002. She has been teaching Pilates matwork classes ever since and Reformer Pilates since 2015.

Sarah teaches a challenging and dynamic style of Pilates to focus on building strength and stamina.

Having worked as a Soft Tissue Therapist and Pilates instructor for the British Sailing Team, her teaching style reflects her time of delivering Pilates to help rehabilitate athletes injuries, and as a key part of their strength and conditioning training. She also spent many years working for the English Institute of Sport with members of the GB Diving Team.

Sarah loves all water sports, is a keen sailor and windsurfer and is learning to wingfoil.

James, formerly professional at HSBC, pivoted to a career in fitness after becoming frustrated watching friends and colleagues prioritise their work over their physical and mental health.

His unique journey gives him a deep understanding of how to help others balance a demanding career with a healthy lifestyle.

James designs programmes tailormade for busy professionals of all ages and stages of fitness. Whether your goal is to grow your confidence, improve your health, lose weight or prepare for competitive events, he will get you there.

Zoe is passionate about teaching yoga and has been doing so for the past 16 years.

Beginning her path in life as a dancer at the age of four meant that health and fitness has always been an important part of her life. At the age of 25 she started working as a fitness instructor where she discovered Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.

In 2007, she went to Yoga Thailand to do an intensive two months teacher training. Wanting to deepen her knowledge of yoga she took regular trips to India, Asia and Europe, and studied under some of the best yoga teachers in the world.

She's a senior yoga teacher, qualified in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Aerial, Yin, Menopause and is also a trainer in Sup Yoga & Sup Fitness with ASI.

She brings love and compassion through her friendly and welcoming classes which work on alignment, flexibility, strength and most importantly the breath.

Lorna's lifelong passion for dance and movement led her to study Ashtanga Yoga. She undertook Ashtanga teacher training under Yoga Alliance in 2014 and subsequently trained in Vinyasa Flow, Hot Yoga, Rocket and Pilates.

She's also certified as an Aromatouch Massage Therapist with Doterra essential oils and trained in Reiki.

Lorna is passionate about sharing her experience to help others cultivate confidence in growing their own yoga practice and building their wellness toolbox; teaching people to access the ability to calm their own nervous system and improve their mind and body.

Kimm is a BWY teacher and has also trained in Trauma Concious Yoga, specialising in refugees and victims of war.

A gifted healer and an international celebrant focusing on alternative weddings, naming and end of life ceremonies and Despacho, Kimm taught her first guided meditation and relaxation class in 2008 and has studied Vedic and Sanskrit chanting. She travels extensively with a particular interest in Nepal and India.
She conducts fire and plant medicine ceremonies here and overseas.

The class is open to everyone and will be a magical mixture of guided meditation, relaxation and simple breathwork.
What to wear and bring: Loose, warm comfortable clothing, eye masks, blankets, pillows and anything else to promote your personal comfort.

Anna D. Patycka is a mindful movement and meditation teacher, practitioner and advocate. Her mission is to help people discover their inner strength and encourage them to dig for a deeper understanding of thought and movement pattterns.

Amazed by the transformative power of mind-body connection, she teaches that life is all about balance and the best way to keep this balance is not to take life too seriously.

She completed her 200hr Hatha Yoga teacher training in India in 2015 and 50hr Budokon Yoga in Miami, 2019.

Steff is a qualified Class Instructor and Personal Trainer with over six years experience in the industry. She is passionate about motivating and inspiring as many people as possible to feel strong, fit and part of something that's dedicated to their physical and mental wellbeing.

As a busy mum of two, she understands the struggle to find the time to exercise around work and family life, so is excited and proud to be offering seven classes a week at Sustudio including HIIT, body sculpt and boxing.

Michele has been teaching Pilates since 2013. She is a certified Stott Pilates Teacher in mat and Reformer Pilates. Michelle has a huge passion for health and fitness and her classes will suit beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.

Cat believes in putting the joy into exercise, something which has always been fundamental to her teaching since she started in 2009.

Her clients and class followers find that enjoyment  helps them become consistent, and that’s been the key to releasing the powerful effect of exercise on their physical and mental wellbeing, keeping them coming back for more.Cat is a Personal Trainer and Group Class Instructor with more than 14 years experience, 10 of those spent in West London.

She teaches Spin, Barre, Circuits and HIIT. She’s a local mother of two boys, Paddle Board lover and all round well-being enthusiast. She looks forward to helping you release the power of group exercise.

Gail is an accredited Wellness Coach, Yoga Teacher and Mum of young twin girls. She originally trained in Classical Hatha Yoga in India with world renowned Himalayan Master, Yogrishi Vishvketu (PhD). Since the birth of her twins, she has developed a
special interest in Women’s Health, teaching Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Restorative and Relaxation for women. She draws on aspects of traditional practice including posture, breathwork, relaxation, meditation techniques and philosophy. Through yoga, Gail aims to encourage more balance, calm and connection with mind,
body and breath.

Ellie is an experienced Breathwork Coach and space holder, her mission is is helping people feel comfortable expressing their WHOLE SELVES, to feel less at sea with big feelings, and to find the resilience and compassion to embrace it all - Illuminating all parts of ourselves with humour, compassion and self acceptance.

She works with people one-to-one, in groups, in person and virtually, and also with organisations and business. 

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Fi is a BASI trained Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor.

Fi first fell in love with Pilates whilst working in the South of France. Training for various running events, she found Pilates complemented her training and helped to prevent injury. She particularly enjoyed the fitness aspect of the Pilates classes she was attending which flowed, were challenging and certainly blew away the stigma that Pilates was easy!

Upon returning to the UK she enrolled in the BASI Pilates Mat Instructor course in Wimbledon, London gaining her Mat Instructor qualification in 2016. She then went on to gain further training with the BASI Comprehensive Instructor course qualifying Fi to teach on all the Pilates apparatus such as Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Step Barrel, Spine Corrector, Avalon F2 (to name a few!) 

A proud mother to two young boys, Fi is passionate about pre and postnatal training and has an additional pre/ postnatal specialty certificate with BASI Faculty, giving her the knowledge to work safely and effectively with her pregnant clients and new mothers. 

In addition to pre and post natal bodies, Fi has attended additional workshops specialising in Scoliosis, Mature Clients and Osteoporosis and is constantly building on her knowledge.

Evelin started her journey back in 2016, when accidentally joined an ashtanga yoga class. Took an instant deep dive into the traditional system, then several trips later to Mysore she completed her first teacher training. She is forever curious about learning and considering herself a teacher who is first and foremost a student.
Recently completed her 300 hour training in India, came back with fresh energy and a commitment to share her love of yoga locally.
Her classes are led by breath - slow, yet  strong and energetic, focusing equally on tradition and body awareness.

Sue Bryant is a pre-natal yoga teacher and a qualified Midwife, Doula and

Hypnobirthing teacher.

Sue believes that pregnancy is the one of the most important and special

experiences in a woman’s life.

How you experience your pregnancy and birth with have profound effects on you and your baby.

“My classes aim to guide mums to be to enjoy their pregnancy and to create a deeper bond with baby -plus you will be stronger physically and mentally!”

Prenatal yoga prepares your body and mind during pregnancy and is a

wonderful environment for you to build the connection and bond with your baby.

Hypnobirthing can be used for ALL Births and will help you feel empowered, calm and confident however your baby is born.

Each Yoga session will include physical Yoga Asana, breathing for labour, hypnobirthing and birth preparation techniques.

As a Yoga teacher Susan also has 8 years’ experience guiding both group classes, retreats, couples and one -to-one sessions.She has worked in Abu Dhabi, Portugal and the UK and teaches many forms of Yoga including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Mindfulness Meditation, Accessible yoga, yoga for Cancer, pre- and postnatal yoga and Forrest inspired yoga. She enjoys teaching all age groups and sections of society ranging from teenagers to elderly clients, from Princesses in Abu Dhabi, to those from humbler backgrounds.

Rebecca’s first love of movement originated in dance, as
well as her interest in a variety of sports at school. In 2005 Rebecca trained
as a Personal Trainer and Exercise to Music Instructor with Premier Training in
Bournemouth, she then went on to study Mat Pilates with Polestar Pilates in
London in 2006. Rebecca has since taught a wide range of levels, ages and
abilities and combines her love of Yoga to create a holistic and well-balanced
class consisting of strengthening and lengthening exercises, alongside moments
of well-earned relaxation to recalibrate when needed. Rebecca is currently
training in Reformer Pilates which she is very much looking forward to teaching
at Sustudio from this coming Autumn.

Joe is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Life Coach, who believes the gateway to understanding ourselves and how we see our place in the world is through the language we use. Through meaningful conversation, mindfulness and meditation - be it either 1:1 coaching or his men's walking group and sharing circles, Joe is helping men better understand their thoughts, behaviours and emotions so that they can create a more fulfilling and harmonious life.

Gail will be teaching the majority of the course – she is an accredited Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga Teacher and Wellness Coach. She is a mother of twin girls and is
passionate about supporting all parents in their birth pathway. She originally trained in
India with world renowned Himalayan Master, Yogrishi Vishvketu (PhD), and draws on
knowledge of the traditional practice of Hatha Yoga including posture, breathwork,
relaxation, meditation techniques and philosophy. Through yoga, Gail aims to
encourage more balance and connection with mind, body and breath, and encourage
more calm.

Maria has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and is a certified British Wheel of Yoga instructor. Her
teaching combines elements of both Hatha and Vinyasa styles.  What sets Maria apart is her calming and supportive approach, making yoga accessible to all.  Through her gentle guidance and
compassionate teaching style, Maria empowers her students to embrace yoga as more than just a physical practice but as a holistic path towards greater harmony and well-being. Her classes are known to be both challenging and nurturing, leaving students feeling energised and renewed.

Anne began her pilates journey over 12 years ago after injuring her back in a fall. Having seen the benefit Pilates had on her own wellbeing, she decided to take the leap and train to be an instructor. Anne is Stotts certified in Mat and in the final run up to her Stott Reformer certification. In her spare time Anne enjoys trekking with her most challenging and rewarding trek being to Everest Base Camp.

Fran is a registered nutritional therapist and practices a functional medicine approach to health and well-being. With over 12 years experience in clinical practice she helps clients understand and address the ROOT CAUSE of their health issues so that health and vitality can be restored for the long term.

Gut health, women’s health, chronic fatigue, energy, skin, weight loss, immune function and menopause are her areas of special interest. 

Fran is also a real foodie and offers practical, inspiring and delicious diet and lifestyle solutions to support optimal health.

As well as providing personalised nutrition consultations, she is founder and creator of the 7 day 'cleanse' series - a fully guided whole body reset that combines 7 days of delicious whole food recipes, time restricted eating, and community support that has been shown to be transformational for many clients. 

If you have an ongoing chronic condition, niggling symptoms or simply want to optimise your health then get in touch

Kate is a registered nutritionist and nutritional therapist, who is passionate about helping others improve their health and wellbeing. Kate works with clients to re-evaluate how their diet may be contributing to their health and how they can make simple, enjoyable changes to help them feel great, every day. She works with a variety of people, from those with chronic illness looking for holistic support to healing, to those with frustrating symptoms that are impacting their quality of life such as fatigue or digestive issues and also those looking to proactively optimise their health and wellbeing.

Nutritional therapy goes much deeper than just looking at the food you eat! It applies a functional medicine approach to healing, looking to identify the root causes of ill health. This could include factors such as gut health, nutritional imbalances, metabolic imbalances, hormones imbalances, food sensitivities, stress and lifestyle. Kate will guide you through identifying, testing and addressing these issues to support your overall health now and in the future.

Kate has a special interest in endometriosis and female health after changes to her diet were transformational in managing her own debilitating symptoms. It inspired her to do the job she does today, to help as many people as she can improve their health with the power of food!

Sarah is an active instructor. With a background in marketing & media production, Sarah brings a fun, artistic flair to her Pilates sessions. She began her fitness journey in London, training with Stott as a certified mat and reformer Pilates Instructor, as well as a level 4 PT. Sarah merges her passion for movement and expertise by challenging her clients with intense, dynamic, and enjoyable workouts. With a love for the outdoors and all things adventurous, she thrives on pushing boundaries and embracing challenges. Her vibrant & warm personality shines through as she motivates and encourages clients to reach their full potential, pushing them beyond their limits to achieve their fitness goals. Where every session promises growth, empowerment, and a whole lot of fun!

Naomi is an International fitness presenter and educator with a wealth of experience teaching various fitness formats, specialising in Pilates, Dance, Barre and Stretch. She firmly believes that if you enjoy what you're doing, you'll stick at it and that's when you'll see the results you desire - whether that's getting rid of chronic pain or becoming fitter and stronger to lead a more vibrant life. Naomi has trained in all Pilates apparatus through TEN Education, STOTT and Breathe Education. In constant pursuit of growth she is currently training in Clinical Exercise Rehab. Naomi was drawn to Poole by the sandy beaches and a love for sailing. She can't wait to meet you as part of the SuStudio community and help you find confidence and strength in your own body ensuring that as an individual you are always successful and appropriately challenged - be ready to sweat!

Emily graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2019 and began her career in the NHS, gaining diverse experience in physiotherapy. Specialising in musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic and sports physiotherapy, she offers tailored care to help clients recover from injuries and enhance performance. As a certified Matwork Pilates and ante-natal/post-natal Pilates instructor and massage therapist, she provides holistic approaches to rehabilitation and fitness, empowering individuals to achieve their health goals.