Pilates Perfection

Mel’s classes are fantastic, well structured and challenging. I’ve had so many problems with my back and following knee surgery I felt a bit incapacitated. Mel’s reformer classes have helped me get stronger and fitter. I always walk out feeling 10X better than when I walked in. Every time. Thanks Mel for your fab classes!

Lovely comfy studio, Mel is a superb instructor , caters for all abilities and agesI have a replacement knee and have no problems with the exercises In fact feel so much better after my weekly sessionsI even accept an ache or two the following day is well worth it as I then feel as if I’ve worked hard

Communication is shocking I booked a member ship as it said no contract no obligation. Yet when I emailed to cancel four times before getting an answer I was told I needed to give a months notice and they still took £100. Be careful you don’t get ripped off people!!

I would like to recommend Melanie Carvell and her wonderful Pilates Reformer Studio in Cressex. I have trained under Mel's instruction in many disciplines over the years - throughout my pregnancies and through injury, and have always trusted her professionalism and knowledge. I was really excited to hear she was specialising in Pilates Reformer and went to try it out. It was fantastic!! Reformer Pilates is done using a machine that adds resistance and maintains correct posture for each exercise. It felt much more intense and dynamic than mat based Pilates and i felt confident in my technique on the machine, and that i was working my muscles in a safe and controlled way. Mel limits her class to small numbers, so each person can work correctly under her careful guidance and instruction. I came away feeling like i had really worked the exact parts of me that i wanted to, without strain on other parts of my body. Training in this way, improving flexibility and core strength and can definitely help prevent injury and i would urge anyone interested in their health and fitness to try out this wonderful facility and Melanie's expertise. It's easy to park, easy to book, very reasonably priced and she has a wide range of lesson times. Pilates Perfection!

I can’t recommend Mel’s classes enough. I have been struggling with a bad lower back for a couple of years now. After just a few weeks of Mel’s classes I could already see how much stronger my core and lower back had become. Several months later and I can’t believe how strong I now feel, plus I am also a lot more flexible. The small sized classes means that Mel is able to keep a close eye on you and provide any adjustments if needed. She’s an amazing Pilates instructor, who also makes the classes great fun.

I couldn’t recommend Mel and her classes more. Mel is uplifting, motivational and fun! I am so grateful for you bringing a love of exercise in to my life.

It’s been over 2 months since I started with Pilates perfection, I have already noticed a difference in my body it’s more toned my posture is better, my core has strengthened and I’m definitely feeling leaner, I’m a runner and exercise regularly and this has certainly helped to re shape my body, Mel is an excellent teacher and I’m loving the results

I have suffered back and shoulder pain most of my teen and adult life. 1 (one) hour with Mel and my lower back is almost pain free, and the compression pains in my upper spine and shoulders has basically vanished. 5 stars is not enough, I will 100% be going back for more sessions

I have been doing reformer with Mel since she started Pilates Perfection. She is the best teacher I have ever met and as there are only 4 in a class you are assured of individual attention so she can (and does) make alterations to accommodate any underlying issues/injuries. I always feel so much better after a class and the new jump boards give a new aerobic addition which is fab. Love it and would do it 4 times a week if I could!