About me
My name is Sylvia, and I want to work with you on your journey to better fitness and wellbeing. I'm a Pilates teacher with 15 years teaching experience in different health, leisure and studio teaching spaces. Pilates is my movement love and also my life long learning journey. I have been lucky to work with some fantastic trainers and mentors along the way since my initial qualification at The Pilates Institute in 2011. I'm an associate of JPilates, where Jo Cobbe continues to inspire me and fire my passion for sharing the Pilates method honouring the classical repertoire and teaching a creative and evolved approach.
I specialize in Pregnancy and Postnatal Pilates, and in working with older adults. Helping my clients to improve strength and health through different phases of life journey, and maintaining fitness goals.
In the last year I have also qualified as a Personal Trainer to greater support you in your fitness journey bringing in resistance weights and cardio work to further your fitness gains .
Experience
I bring extensive experience in fitness and wellbeing to our relationship. Over the years I’ve learned that every single person is unique, and there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to fitness and wellbeing. That’s why, if we work together 1-2-1, I will create a customised training plan tailored specifically to your needs and goals.
Fitness and movement training
Level 3 Personal Trainer - FitPRo ActivIQ Approved training
Level 3 Diploma Pilates Instructor - CIMSPA Approved
Level 3 Pilates Instructor specializing in Pre & Post natal Clients, CIMSPA Approved
CPD Pilates for the Older Adult Clients, JPilates Training. Approved CIMSPA CPD training.
Pilates Barre, JPilates, Approved REPS CPD training
Training in Mindfulness and Wellbeing Coaching
Level 4 Diploma - Mindfulness Based Clinical Hypnotherapy, Central England College - qualifying September 2025
Mindful Movement Certificate - Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Oxford University
MindfulnessNow, UK College Mindfulness Teacher Training, Central England College
Advanced Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stress Management, Centre for Coaching. ISCP
“Parent and Baby Pilates has become the highlight of my week - I love how Sylvia teaches with the perfect mix of Kindness, encouragement and precision. I was missing my Pilates practice while on maternity leave and this class works perfectly with my little one who clearly feels he can bring his full self to the studio too!"
— Jane and baby Grey @Trika Yoga - Parent & Baby Pilates
Clear instructions, plenty of variety. Tutor tailored the course to our age and ability and made it fun. Challenging, friendly, helpful, constructive. It helps me to keep fit, good intensity exercise for me.
- Student Testimonials @BristolFolkHouse - Standing Strength and Balance