"My mission is for every person I teach
to regain confidence and strength
within the mind and body they live in."

Hi, I'm Fran 

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I'm 39 years old and live near Leigh-on-Sea in Essex with my husband and 5 year-old daughter. 

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​I've always been incredibly driven and determined whilst working through imposter syndrome and lack of self-worth. For many years throughout my early twenties, I was too nervous to go to a gym or attend a class incase people judge me (note: they're not).​​

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I graduated Southampton Solent University with an Upper 2:1 in Fashion Promotion. For 10 years, I was a writer, both fashion (Selfridges, Matches, Harrods, Net-a-Porter...) and first-person pieces (Metro, The Telegraph, Stylist...) and loved it!

 

​After having my daughter via C-section in 2020, the doctor recommended I try Pilates.​

 

I live with Crohn's disease and Slow Bowel Transit and sitting at a desk all day was making my symptoms worse, so in 2023 I took a GIANT leap of faith and trained to be a Pilates instructor.​

 

THEN MY LIFE CHANGED.

 

​I witnessed first-hand, on my own body, how much Pilates helped me gain strength and and develop body-confidence for the first time in my life.

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​​​I'm now a Level 3 Pilates mat, reformer and Pre and Post Natal trained instructor. ​

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Instead of bloating after high-impact workouts which send my nervous system into fight and flight, Pilates triggers the rest and digest response, builds a strong center - 'the Pilates 'powerhouse' - and a body for functional movement. This incredible method realigned my posture for better digestion, and has transformed my tummy.

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​​​Another reason I love Pilates is because I've learnt how important it is to protect your mental health. ​I have suffered from post-natal depression with OCD (Obsessive Complusive Disorder) intrusive thoughts, and the loss of my son at 17-weeks pregnant.  

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Pilates has taught me to connect body and mind. I switch off from internal and outside noise and am forced to focus on breath and each movement and muscle working.

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Hope to teach you soon, 

Lots of love xx