MEET THE TEAM

Genine Patrick is the owner and lead instructor at Pilates Body Studio. She began her journey into the world of Pilates in Australia, where she discovered the practice as a remedy for poor posture and persistent back pain. This transformative experience not only improved her health but also enhanced her performance, enabling her to complete a marathon and long-distance cycling events. In 2004, after earning her qualification with Body Control Pilates, Genine transitioned from her full-time role as a legal secretary to pursue teaching Pilates full-time.

With over 20 years of experience, Genine has dedicated herself to nurturing the next generation of Pilates instructors. She has played a pivotal role in helping many teachers achieve their mat and reformer qualifications while serving as a supervising teacher for Body Control Pilates for 10 years. Additionally, she also trained qualified teachers in the use of various small mat equipment too.

Genine specialises in assisting individuals recovering from back pain and possesses extensive knowledge of conditions such as scoliosis and hypermobility. She is fully trained in all traditional Pilates equipment and conducts weekly studio sessions focused on rehabilitation. Genine finds joy in teaching both Mat and Reformer classes, and her greatest passion lies in empowering others to feel stronger, move better, and transform their lives through Pilates.

"I love that Pilates meets you where you are and helps you improve your whole body at your pace—making everyday activities easier or enabling you to climb a mountain. Pilates isn't about how you look; it's about feeling stronger in both mind and body."

Amanda graduated with a degree in Music and enjoyed a successful nine-year career in the music industry before embarking on a new chapter as a flute teacher while raising her three children as a full-time mum.

Sport has always been a huge part of Amanda’s life. Having played netball to a high standard and participated in a wide variety of sports over the years, she has developed a lifelong appreciation for movement, fitness, and injury prevention.

After the birth of her second child, Amanda discovered Pilates while seeking relief from ongoing back issues. She quickly fell in love with the practice and was inspired to pursue a career change. She began her Pilates training in 2018 and achieved her Body Control Pilates Matwork qualification in 2019.

Since then, Amanda has completed numerous additional qualifications to expand her expertise and remains committed to ongoing professional development. She continually updates her knowledge to stay current with the latest research, techniques, and developments in movement science.

Amanda is passionate about helping people move well, live pain-free, and reduce their risk of injury. She has been part of the Pilates Body Studio team for the past seven years and is incredibly grateful to the studio and its wonderful community for the opportunity to do what she loves.

Amanda has a particular specialist interest in healthy backs and working with young sports athletes, helping them build strength, improve movement, and perform at their best while reducing the risk of injury.

Hi, I’m Zoë, I’m a STOTT Pilates certified Matwork and Reformer Instructor and have been teaching for over 10 years.  I am passionate about how Pilates can benefit everybody whether you are increasing your strength and mobility, have injuries or a chronic illness. Watching people discover the benefits of Pilates and helping people move better and feel stronger is one of my jobs great pleasures.

Pilates has had a hugely positive impact on my own life and maintaining my own practise keeps me upright and feeling good!

My aim is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where people of all ages and abilities can build strength, confidence and enjoy moving their bodies.

Brittany is a professional dancer who trained at The Royal Ballet School and Bird College, where she gained a Diploma in Dance and Musical Theatre. During lockdown, she obtained her Matwork certification through the PhysicalMind Institute, followed by further Reformer training with APPI Pilates.
Throughout her dance training and performing career, Pilates has been a constant — a tool for strength, balance, and body awareness — and it has become a true passion. Brittany’s classes focus on correct form and alignment to help clients move safely, build strength, and increase mobility.
With her dance background, Brittany brings a deep understanding of the body’s capabilities and movement potential to her teaching, whether working with clients in rehabilitation or simply helping them enjoy the freedom and joy of movement.

"I have always had pilates as part of my life; before I trained to teach I would practice pilates as part of my professional dance training.

I wanted to have a deeper understanding of Pilates so I decided to train with STOTT Pilates as a matwork teacher, then later added my reformer qualification.

I focus on both technique and joy of movement in my classes, hopefully feeling taller, and energised after taking one of my classes. I nearly always end with some balance work which is something I love to see people improve on.

Teaching Barre brings me a lot of joy as I love to teach to the beat of the music.

I am passionate about sharing my love of movement through Pilates, but I also really enjoy engaging with people and sharing a space to connect with each other."

In response to the things I consistently do as an instructor in my classes, I try to always remember if someone has told me something personal eg if they went on holiday ill try remember to ask how it was etc. 

If someone is new, I always check in and ask afterwards how they found the class.

I always do some balance work at the end of class (maybe the dancer in me that loves this) but its become a part of my classes even if its only short.

MaySze Chang‍ ‍Don’t be taken back by the look of her name. MaySze is ‘Maisy’ with the Zing, which is just like her life filling up with zings. She is a qualified Pilates instructor with Polestars on the full comprehensive equipment with a wide range of nursing background from midwifery to neonatal intensive care. With this nursing background, she is also certified in pre and postnatal Pilates. Alongside this, she is also a classical trained ballet dancer and an avid runner with 7 marathons under her belt. This zingy life came with different injuries that lead her to Pilates over 10 years ago. Through Pilates, she discovered movement is not only limited in performance but also brings healing and restoration.

MaySze constantly brings her nursing and caring side into her Pilates sessions. She is a keen listener, not only to the individuals but also to their very own bodies. She has a vast interest of body movement efficiency and the relationship between mind and movement. She believes that everyone has an amazing body with lots of potential and zings to discover and Pilates is a perfect platform to listen and explore it. She constantly finds joy and excitement when she is taking on a journey to help individuals to find their little zings in their movement and subsequently life.

Lizzy comes from a dance background, bringing a strong understanding of movement, technique, and body awareness to every class. She is trained in Pilates, Barre, Yoga, and TRX, and loves blending these disciplines to create dynamic, balanced, and engaging sessions that build strength, mobility, and confidence.

Passionate about continually expanding her knowledge of the body and rehabilitation, Lizzy incorporates a rehabilitation-focused approach into her teaching wherever appropriate. Her goal is to help clients move better, feel stronger, and develop confidence through mindful, effective movement in a supportive and welcoming environment.

trained professionally at Central School of Ballet and Laine Theatre Arts before embarking on a successful dance career. In 2018, a major foot surgery introduced her to Pilates during rehabilitation — and she quickly fell in love with it. Now a comprehensive APPI-certified instructor, Abby is trained across Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, and Split Pedal Chair, and holds additional qualifications in Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates, osteoporosis, hypermobility, and shoulder rehabilitation. Her classes are designed to help clients find strength, mobility, and a deeper connection to movement, blending the precision of dance with the restorative power of Pilates.

I have a background in dance and fitness and completed a degree in Dance Studies at Roehampton University. I began my career in Information Risk Management and then as a Business Analyst. However, I soon realised it was having a negative effect on my mind and body. Participating in Pilates classes, I noticed a real improvement in my posture and wellbeing. Having always been interested in anatomy and body movement, I enjoyed witnessing and understanding how Pilates could help with maintaining and improving general health and alleviating injuries. With this interest, I started my Pilates training at Body Control Pilates in London and qualified in 2016. I am enthusiastic about teaching and working with different bodies, helping people to benefit from this full mind and body work out. As Joseph Pilates said, “The acquirement and enjoyment of physical well being, mental calm and spiritual peace are priceless to their possessors”.

I have a passion for knowledge and enjoy learning, so continue to undertake courses to improve my movement and body understanding, which in turn supports and enhances my teaching.

I am a member of the Body Control Pilates Association and Academy. I am also a qualified Pre and Post Natal Pilates teacher.

Poppy took up Pilates in 2012 following a back injury, attending biweekly classes and it worked wonders for her mind and body. Her passion led to qualifying as a Matwork teacher in 2019 with body control, and not long after, reformer with Lisa B Pilates. She is also a qualified sports massage therapist working within football. You can attend her classes knowing you’ll feel stretched, stronger and more relaxed.

I’ve been teaching and coaching for over 30 years, and I genuinely love helping people improve their health and wellbeing. One of the most rewarding parts of my work is meeting people of all ages and from all walks of life, creating a friendly, supportive environment where they feel comfortable learning, asking questions and making lasting changes.

My passion is sharing practical, evidence-based information on metabolic health, fasting, nutrition and lifestyle, with a particular interest in supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and beyond, helping them feel healthier, stronger and more confident.

Sam started as a fitness instructor nearly 20 years ago and has since enjoyed a variety of roles within the health and fitness industry.  During that time, she has worked with a wide and diverse population.  She is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and enjoy exercise through Pilates. Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing aches and pains, or simply looking to improve your fitness, Sam's goal is to make every class supportive, enjoyable, fun and full of energy. She loves to challenge her clients whilst always being mindful of form and focus.  When she is not teaching, you'll usually find her walking her beloved dog, learning about health and wellbeing, having a little dance or spending time with her family.  

Movement has always been my language—a practice that connects body, mind, and breath with presence and intention.

My Pilates journey began nearly 30 years ago. What started as a personal practice has evolved into a lifelong passion for helping others move with greater strength, awareness, and ease.

I am a certified Mat and STOTT Reformer Pilates instructor, with additional training in Barre, Fascia Movement, and the full Pilates studio repertoire, including Cadillac, Chair, and Ladder Barrel. 

My teaching blends contemporary movement science with years of experience in mindful movement and meditation, creating sessions that are both strengthening and restorative.

I work with clients of all abilities, from complete beginners to those recovering from injury and experienced movers looking to refine their practice.

I believe movement is about more than exercise , it's a way of reconnecting with yourself. My aim is to create a calm, supportive space where you can move with intention, develop trust in your body, and experience the lasting benefits of mindful movement, both in and beyond the studio.