Meet The Teachers

JUlie
Julie Pedrick

Studio Director & Pilates Teacher

An eternal student, constantly seeking to improve her knowledge, Julie is dedicated to changing people's lives by improving their body awareness, changing movement patterns, releasing restrictions, and helping them move more freely.

Julie became a certified Pilates teacher in 2002 after training with Polestar Pilates UK and the Pilates Institute.
She originally trained at The Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and worked as a professional dancer and choreographer in Europe for 8 years. Her first taste of Pilates was at the age of 14 when she suffered a lower back injury that began to restrict how much dance training she could do. Pilates changed the way she exercised forever!

Julie was the Pilates and contemporary dance teacher and Rehabilitation Leader at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts for over 14 years, where she worked closely with the Physiotherapy department on their rehabilitation programme. She has also been a mentor for Polestar Pilates UK and continues to mentor Pilates teachers in training through her classes and 1-2-1's in order for them to gain experience.

Julie is happy to work alongside other healthcare professionals and welcomes referrals from Doctors, Physiotherapists, and other practitioners.

Qualifications & CPD
Pilates Matwork
Pilates Reformer
Dance Teacher DTLLS (QTS)
Pilates Studio Series
Pilates Small Props
Advanced Spine
Spine Care
Pilates for Spinal Surgery
Osteoporosis
Ante and Post Natal
Post Rehab Course
3D Standing Pilates

The Driver for Dysfunction
Shoulder Pathology & Shoulder Rehabilitation
Clinical Pilates Physiotherapy Matwork Update
Pilates for Hypermobility
Pelvic Floor Health
Fascial Release Methods
Anatomy, Fascia & Myofascial Slings
Ball Rolling & Innovation
Breath & Bliss Immersion Training
Multiple Sclerosis & Neurological Conditions
Oov Fundamentals
Pilates Therapy - Pelvis Hip & Spine, METS, Nerves & Neurodynamics, Knee & Foot

Trigger Point Pilates
The Art of Cueing
The Psoas
Anatomy in Motion - 3D anatomy, 3D mechanics, 3D fascial slings
Sports Massage Therapist IIST
Anatomy, Physiology & Body Massage IIHHT
Muscle Energy Techniques (METS)
Reiki Healing Mastership
NLP Core Skills
Comprehensive Stability Ball & Bosu
Qualified Gym Instruction NVQ II, Exercise to Music, Step, Spin, Aqua, Circuits

Kim
Kim Pedrick

Physiotherapist, Independent Yoga & Pilates Teacher

Kim is a Chartered physiotherapist with over 20 years' experience working in the NHS and private practice. Kim trained and then worked as a dancer before injury meant a career re-think. She qualified with a BSC (Hons) in Physiotherapy in 1998 and since then has undertaken a Masters degree in sports physiotherapy.

Kim has trained extensively in Pilates and yoga in the UK and US and is an experienced, qualified instructor who regularly lectures and runs workshops for other professionals. She has taught at all levels and has a passion for using movement as part of her treatment and to enable everybody to move better, whatever their ability and physical fitness level.

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Testimonials

Julie is an exceptional teacher. Her depth of knowledge enables Julie to meet people’s idiosyncratic needs. Pilates with Julie makes a real difference to us!

John and Angela Seddon

Julie's enthusiasm and commitment to Pilates instruction is inspiring. Through the work I do with her in mat-based classes and one-to-one sessions, I have learnt huge amounts about my own body and how to keep it healthy. She knows exactly what level to take me to and I always feels that I have achieved something. She is patient, enthusiastic and knowledgeable and the qualities she brings to a session make Pilates a joy to do. Classes have become an essential part of my life. She accepts all the difficulties people present with calm confidence, altering exercises for individuals as appropriate. Sessions are varied and fun often using a variety of small equipment. Over a three year period I had both my hips replaced and her preparation and rehab exercises made it possible for me to have a smooth and speedy recovery. No one is left to struggle and most importantly I feel safe in her hands.

Linda Hodgkinson

As an Osteopath, I frequently see patients who have been in pain and recovered and would benefit from high quality Pilates instruction with an instructor who understands how to tailor their exercises to their needs. Julie is a thorough and knowledgeable Pilates instructor, who goes above and beyond industry requirements in training and continuous education to provide the very best for her participants. I would recommend anyone thinking of trying Pilates to contact Julie to see how she may be able to help them.

Susie Burgess - Osteopath

A Pilates class or workshop with Julie is never dull and is always effective. Julie delivers a packed session of education, movement, posture, body therapy and lots of fun using her natural gift as a teacher to small groups where she is able to give individual and personalised support within the group.

Paula Jenkins

There's never a feeling of "one size fits all" in Julie's group classes. Not only does Julie quickly learn and remember everyone's name she knows all our individual bodies to the tiniest detail, what we need to work on, how we might cheat(!), when we could push ourselves a little harder but also when we need to adapt or just be kind to ourselves. And if that isn't enough it's always worth coming to class for Julie's extraordinary imagery: dipping toes into puddles, wearing tiaras, manoeuvring arms into and out of tight sleeping bags (??)........ I could go on!!......but they're fun and they work!! Bottom line: I always feel better going out than coming into class. I have been attending Julie's classes for the last 5 years!

Annabel Edwards

I went to Julie for help after struggling with back issues for years. After some one to one sessions Julie gave me some great exercises to get back on track and soon gave me the confidence to join her classes. With her care, patience and expertise I feel like a different person. Every class brings a new challenge for me and there are always plenty of laughs to help us along! Pilates with Julie is now part of my way of life - together with the addition of the occasional Body Rolling class - brilliant!

Karen Sheehy

I’ve always enjoyed Pilates and had numerous teachers over the year. Julie, however, is by far the best. Her passion is infectious and her desire to understand how the body works impressive. My respect for her abilities and knowledge has grown tenfold in the past 8 weeks. I started suffering with severe back and leg pain around February. Following an MRI and diagnosis of a slipped disc I was signed off work and unable to move, much less exercise. Julie encouraged me to come for some sessions and gave me some simple exercises after assessing me. I followed them and was able to join the gentle class after three weeks. I’m now back in my regular class where Julie successfully adapts every exercise for every client in her class. I have no idea how she remembers everybody's individual needs but she does. She is an absolute professional and always striving to learn more and more. I would highly recommend Julie to anyone who wants to improve their posture and strengthen their core.

Nicola Elliott

…just wanted to say a huge thanks for the functional Feet workshop. I loved it, found it so informative and so much of it very relevant for me at the moment. Your advice has made me so much more aware of things now, lots of work to be done.

Sally Jameson

Free the head, neck and shoulder workshop – …I really enjoyed the Workshop. The whole afternoon was interesting and the exercises were very helpful. I felt much less tense afterwards. It was interesting to discover just how much tension I carry and where! I am planning to make a big effort to practise. The exercises and the illustrations of muscles were interesting and seeing the 'pictures' helped to relate the practical to the body and understand how it all works(or not!). Thank you. Looking forward to more workshops in the future.

Gail McLean

Thank you so much for a very interesting and enlightening workshop yesterday. I don’t really know how you could improve on such a well thought out, action packed 2 hours! My feet have never worked so hard!...

Jacky Pugh

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