Pilates with Olivia

I came to Olivia after nearly a year of chronic back pain. Despite regular osteopath appointments, I was stuck in a frustrating cycle—temporary relief but no lasting solution. The pain affected every part of my life, from exercise, standing at a party, or simply attending my son’s sports day. From the very first session, I felt safe. Olivia is a specialist in Pilates with an exceptional understanding of how the body works, and she brings empathy to every session. She didn’t just treat the pain—she helped me understand why it was happening and worked with me to find long-term solutions. Living with chronic pain, I’ve discovered, requires a detective-like mindset—and it’s Olivia who taught me that. Working with her has allowed me to figure out what was really going on in my body and how to move forward. I’d tried working with other Pilates teachers and fitness trainers in the past, but many felt unsure or even a bit scared of making things worse. Olivia was never phased. She met me exactly where I was and helped me move forward with confidence. I’m now out of pain and focused on building strength. Each session is different, tailored to what my body needs—and she always makes me laugh. I’m so grateful to have found her.

I’ve been recovering from Long Covid and vestibular issues the last couple of years. When I first came to Olivia, my body had considerable amount of weakness to overcome. I have a hyper mobile body and struggled with developing the right brain-muscle connections & regaining muscle strength. I had done mat pilates online elsewhere for a year but honestly nothing compares to the lessons I’ve had with Olivia. It has simply been a complete game changer in my recovery and in how I feel in my body overall. From Day 1, Olivia was able to put right a lot in my body. Her understanding of body mechanics is simply outstanding. Lessons are very detail oriented which makes every minute of every lesson extremely productive. I come out of every lesson feeling like a better version of myself. It is definitely “intelligent” work-out that truly helps the body overcome its challenges and improve well being. I would strongly recommend!!

Olivia is a fantastic Pilates teacher. I have been enjoying sessions with her for several years - they are always really thoroughly prepared and tailored to my specific needs. Challenging, fun and of huge benefit is the best way I can describe them. When I had a hip replacement Olivia became completely invested in my recovery and spent significant time researching how our sessions could best help my rehab process. That spoke volumes for her commitment to getting me back to full fitness. I can’t recommend Pilates with Olivia highly enough.