Meet Bryony: Your Pilates Teacher in Whitton

Hello, I’m Bryony and I’ve been helping people move with more strength, ease, and confidence for 25 years.

I teach in Whitton Community Centre, St Michael’s Church in Chiswick, online via Zoom, and privately in my fully equipped home studio here in Whitton, Twickenham. I also travel to clients’ homes across Twickenham, Richmond, and surrounding areas.

My classes range from gentle, rehabilitative Pilates to sports-specific training for runners, golfers and, well anyone really - I always tailor to the person in front of me. I’ve trained for and completed a marathon, so I know first-hand how targeted Pilates can improve performance and prevent injury.

My Journey into Pilates

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I didn’t start out in the fitness world.

Originally, I wanted to be a vet, and I studied maths and sciences at school before working in corporate roles in accountancy and distribution. But years of desk work and a few gym-related injuries made me realise how easy it is to lose strength, mobility, and confidence in your body.

That’s when I discovered Pilates. It completely changed how I moved, how I felt, and how I approached my own health. I knew I wanted to help others experience that same transformation so I trained extensively and never stopped learning.

My Teaching Philosophy

I believe Pilates should be personal, practical, and challenging in the right ways. 

My aim is to:

Adapt sessions so they work for your body, your goals, and your energy that day

Educate you so you understand your movement and can look after yourself between sessions

Progress you so you never feel like you’re going through the motions, whether you need gentle rebuilding or high-level challenge

In my home studio, I use Reformer, Tower, CardioTramp Rebounder, Split Pedal Stability Chair, Arc Barrel, and a full range of small equipment to help you move better, target specific areas, and keep things varied.

  • Bryony’s online Pilates classes are perfect for me. Convenient and easy to fit into a busy schedule but there is no compromise on personal attention as Bryony’s expert eagle eye sees everything and she is very sensitive to everybody’s individual needs. Professional safe hands with a fun and informal delivery.

  • Best experience with Pilates in a group ! After years of doing Pilates in a gym and privately on reformer I found this combination of online and in class formula really effective. Bryony is an excellent teacher very knowledgeable about the physiology as well as hands on demonstration going from one person to next. You feel the difference! Online she is monitoring our cameras and giving feedback when needed. A great class! Full of energy annd humour and immediate results!

  • I've known Bryony for many years and have attended Pilates classes as well as one to one reformer pilates sessions with her. I've always considered Bryony's pilates an essential part of my wellbeing, and it was an integral part of my recovery after a car accident a few years ago. I've joined Bryony for a pilates retreat in November, which was absolutely fantastic. Bryony teaches in a very easy to understand manner, she is extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and hands-on. I consider the retreat as a highlight of my wellbeing journey and loved every minute, I can't wait for the next retreat.

  • I have been doing Pilates regularly for about 20 yrs, mainly in gym classes. When the pandemic came, I started running more but I missed my Pilates classes. Bryony had always been my favourite Pilates teacher but she had moved on from my local gym. Luckily I learned she was doing zoom Pilates during the pandemic. Zoom classes have advantages. Bryony checks everyone in at start of class. You can report injuries and niggles. She will adapt the class to fit in an exercise/stretch that helps to sort your problem. The smaller classes mean more individual attention.

  • I like the way she often builds to a full exercise by working on the individual parts first. You get to practice all the movements before putting them together. I find this helps me to appreciate what muscles I'm using and what I should feel when doing the exercises. Bryony gets you working all parts of your body from neck to toes. (I like the spiky balls for my toes.) She gives personalized tips and variations, challenging you to work just that bit harder and encouraging you to do your best. I have had classes with a variety of good Pilates teachers but for me Bryony is simply the BEST!

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Specialist Training & Experience

Over the past 25 years, I’ve trained in:

  • Classical & Contemporary Pilates

  • Reformer & studio equipment Pilates

  • Pilates for rehabilitation and injury prevention

  • Pilates for menopause, cancer recovery, autoimmune support, and osteoporosis

  • Pre- and postnatal Pilates

  • Foot mechanics, fascia release, and biomechanics

This breadth of training means I can work with you whether you’re navigating chronic illness, building strength post-injury, or looking to perform better in your sport.

My work is shaped not only by professional training, but by lived experience.

From a young age, I’ve navigated complex gynaecological health, including PCOS, adenomyosis, links with endometriosis and fibroids, and multiple surgeries in my twenties. I’ve been through IVF myself, understanding both the hope it carries and the reality when treatment doesn’t go as planned, along with the physical impact of intense hormonal intervention.

I’ve also experienced a total abdominal hysterectomy, giving me first-hand insight into abdominal recovery, pelvic health and the sensations many women struggle to articulate. Prolapse is another area close to my heart, something far more common than we’re led to believe, and one where the right support can make a profound difference.

More recently, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and have undergone a mastectomy, with treatment still ongoing. Pilates continues to support me through recovery, helping me stay connected, strong and grounded during uncertainty. Following treatment, I’ve also been diagnosed with osteopenia, sharpening my focus on bone health, strength and resilience through menopause and beyond.

I don’t offer quick fixes. What I offer is informed, compassionate teaching, shaped by real experience of illness, recovery and adaptation, supporting women to feel safer, stronger and more at home in their bodies.

A lived understanding of women’s health

Beyond the Studio

When I’m not teaching, you’ll often find me outdoors, enjoying long walks, exploring new places, and like most Pilates teachers, still studying. I’m endlessly curious about how the human body works and how we can keep it strong, mobile, and pain-free for life.

Let’s Work Together
Whether you’re brand new to Pilates or ready to take your practice further, I’d love to help. You don’t need to be flexible or strong to start, just open to moving in ways that help you feel better, now and in the future.

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