Ellie Allen : Lead Pilates Instructor
"I teach Pilates group classes and 1:1 sessions here at City Way Health. I also offer specialist exercise programmes for antenatal and postnatal clients as well as for those with orthopaedic conditions.
I graduated from The Central School of Speech and Drama in 2003 and have since worked as a performer, teacher and lecturer. I qualified as a teacher and lecturer, gaining my PGCE and teaching dance and musical theatre in further education colleges and universities for 10 years. Within my dance and movement training and teaching, I used Pilates, Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Method among many other innovative forms of movement therapy. Since qualifyng as a level 3 Pilates instructor, I specialise in antenatal and postnatal exercise and rehabilitation as well as Pilates for clients with orthopaedic conditions, recieving level 3 qualifications in these specialisms. Outside of Pilates I love spending time with the family, following Kylie Minogue in any concert and getting creative."
Karen Watson : Pilates Instructor
"I love anything Pilates! My qualifications include Level 3 Diploma Pilates Instructor, Level 3 Diploma (Premier Active IQ Level) in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training and Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Nutrition.
I have also been a Hatton Academy Elite Boxing Instructor.
I love exercising, keeping fit and enjoy planning healthy meals which is installed in my work with every client. My passion is helping others to enjoy the same and reach their fitness goals.
I enjoy spending time with my dogs and cats who help me achieve my quota of steps each day!"
