Canterbury Pilates

I have had back surgery and was looking for a Pilates Teacher who was experienced and Authentic .Found this Studio through the Body Control website and haven't looked back. I think it is the only one that offers group reformer classes as well as Matt , plus studio sessions with other machines - its all explained really well on the website.I do a Studio session on Mondays (I call this my Physio workout , as this is when Lucy will adopt the session to deal with my specific needs) and a group Reformer class on wednesday evening.The teachers are all supper qualified with almost all of them having done extra qualifications to cover a wide scope of specific needs so I always feel very safe , in that I don't worry about getting an injury trying a new pose because the teacher Hasn't bothered checking what my limitations are!I have actually tried other Pilates classes and none of them really come up even close and I would say this is probably the only down side if any !!! ie The bar is set quite high so its difficult to go anywhere else.If you want to do proper Pilates , this is where you need to be.

I originally started doing Pilates after a skiing accident and a fairly major issue with my knee. Back then I attended classes at Body Control in London. Once I moved to Kent I was looking for a 'real' Pilates studio, with highly qualified and knowledge teachers that are passionate about movement. I found it at the Canterbury Pilates. I attended mat work, reformer and studio session and it would be difficult to choose my favourite. My knee issue is long forgotten and I feel fantastic in my body. To top it off, all classes are such fun! Highly recommended.

Very professiomal and effective classes in different formats. Extremely knowledgeable, perceptive and caring instructor. Far better than more expensive classes attended in Brussels, Spain and Portugal. To be recommended.

Lucy is an amazing teacher, and my back has never been better since I have been doing her classes.

I have been doing Pilates for a while and I look forward to my Studio Classes with Lucy every week. Pilates needs to be taught in small classes and Canterbury Pilates provides everyone with a safe exercise programme to suit individual needs.

Lucy is an excellent instructor and really understands how the body should work.Sally

I really enjoy my weekly Pilates session. With a few back complaints (and a lot of other body complaints as I get older!), I know that my instructor (Lucy Wintle) is very considerate of my needs and is also very knowledgeable. I always feel comfortable in her hands. Highly recommend.

Excellent teaching and facilities. The best Pilates courses I have ever attended (and I've been doing it for years!) and I can't recommend Canterbury Pilates highly enough.

Lucy, Anne Marie & co are excellent teachers. They know their pupils very well and pushes them to the next level just at the right time. The classes are well-structured as well as a good laugh. Highly recommended!

I have been going to Canterbury Pilates for over 10 years. The sessions are fun, friendly, relaxed,safe and most importantly effective. Lucy us a brilliant teacher who keeps her skills updated and introduces new exercises often.