About Leanne
I am a trained dancer and have had a passion for dance, movement and performing from a very young age. I started dancing at just four years old, beginning with Ballet before progressing into a wide range of styles including Hip Hop and Salsa. My love of movement has continued throughout my career and strongly influences the way I teach today.
My professional fitness journey began with an OCR Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Exercise to Music, followed by an OCR Level 2 qualification in Circuit Training. These qualifications gave me a strong foundation in group fitness and sparked my passion for creating fun, engaging and effective classes.
I gained my OCR Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Mat-Based Pilates in 2004, followed by my Level 3 CYQ Pilates qualification in 2008/2009. Since then, I have continued to develop my Pilates education and am now an Advanced Level 4 Pilates Instructor, qualified in both Mat and Reformer Pilates, as well as an Exercise Therapist.
My approach to Pilates combines my extensive movement background with a strong understanding of the body, helping clients build strength, improve mobility, develop better movement patterns and become more aware of how they move. I believe Pilates should be both effective and enjoyable, with exercises adapted to suit different bodies, abilities and goals.
I also hold a qualification in Health Related Exercise for Children, which has been invaluable throughout my work teaching children in schools and after-school clubs. Alongside Pilates, I have continued to expand my training with qualifications in Zumba and ZumbAtomic and have explored other movement disciplines including Yoga.
I believe that great teaching comes from continually learning, developing and staying curious. All of our instructors are qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Mat Pilates, ensuring that every class is taught by an instructor with a strong foundation of Pilates knowledge, technique and teaching expertise.
My motto has always been: you should never stop learning!
