About me
Hi, I'm Sylvia — a Pilates teacher with 15 years of experience across health clubs, leisure centres, and private studios. Pilates is both my passion and my lifelong learning journey. Since qualifying at The Pilates Institute in 2011, I've been lucky to learn from some wonderful trainers and mentors along the way.
I'm an associate of JPilates, where Jo Cobbe continues to inspire me. Her approach — honouring the classical Pilates repertoire while teaching it in a creative, evolved way — has shaped how I teach.
I specialise in Pregnancy and Postnatal Pilates, as well as working with older adults — helping people build strength and feel good at whatever stage of life they're in.
This past year, I also qualified as a Personal Trainer, so I can now bring resistance training and cardio work into your sessions — giving you even more support in reaching your fitness goals.
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
See what classes I offer
Contact me
pilateswithsylvia@gmail.com
07812923324