Our Pilates & Wellbeing Instructors

NIC LENNY

INVIGORATING | RESILIENT | REFLECTIVE
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Passionate, committed and knowledgable, Founder of Soul Pilates studios and MoveBetter.TV, Nic is a master of understanding exactly what is going on in your body and helping you find the best, strongest and most efficient ways to move so you don't just feel good after a session, but for life. 

With 15 years experience, comprehensive training with Polestar Pilates, a background in the corporate world, a near breakdown, a history of chronic pain in her 20s and now two young kids, she’s perfectly placed to understand the real world and its challenges. Expect your mind and body to feel a burn whilst it moves seamlessly through a movement experience like no other!

ANTHEA BELL 

CONNECTED | STRONG | CALMING
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Calm and collected with a voice that truly soothes the soul. Anthea is known for connecting individuals to their bodies and movement practice through intelligent and informed classes, small but powerful adjustments, and a deep understanding of how our bodies move.  

​When she isn’t in the studio, or playing around on the Pilates Equipment you can find Anthea relaxing at the Lido, digging into a good book.

CLAIRE SHAW

INFECTIOUS | ENERGETIC | FUN
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Mover, Shaker, Dancer (and occasionally a great cake) Baker. Claire’s classes are an intelligent yet fun combination of everyday movements, dance, yoga and Pilates. Obsessed with the human form and a huge fan of getting her groove on whether that be in studio, at home or on the dance floor Claire combines rhythm, fluidity and fire in strong flowing classes.

Embrace the body, reconnect with the rhythm of your soul and bounce your way out of any class with Claire with a big beaming smile on your face. 

PIP BARSANTI

FIERY | PASSIONATE | FEARLESS

She may be small, but she delivers fierce but flowing classes that combine the grace of yoga with the power of barre and HiiT, Queen of motivation, bringing you a burn with a smile, Pip will help you make the most out of every session.

​She knows the power of a killer session to lift your mood, boost your confidence and make you feel on fire (in a good way). Best way to sum up Pip? Her favourite quote for motivation - “on your feet solider” from Terminator 2.

GILL CARR

FOCUSED | CALMING | STRONG

Gill Carr has worked in the movement industry for over 20 years.
Fully qualified Polestar Pilatesmat and studio trained teacher, Gill is truly enthused by the power of movement, having spent most of her life dedicated to understanding its countless forms so that she can create balanced, manageable and strong classes that help you move with ease.
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Whether you are rehabbing from an injury, working to improve sports performance or something in between Gill's access all areas classes gets you to understand your body – how to make it move better, how to make it move with efficiency, fluidity and greater function. She puts you back in your body to feel stronger and calmer everyday.