READY, SET, GLOW
WITH SAM
Hey every (body )!
I'm Sam. Firefly Pilates Studio owner, lover of Pilates Principles, and all things beautifully creative.
Living a healthy, happy life means prioritising what makes your body move better and feel better, no matter your level or age. My aim is to make this accessible to everybody, through safe, effective and fun workouts, so that you can embrace that glowing feeling.
What's Pilates?
Created by Joseph Pilates, it is a system of exercises which helps to connect the mind and body leaving you feeling renewed and energised. At the Firefly Pilates Studio the comprehensive range of Pilates apparatus is ready to help you get the most out of your Practice in each lesson.
STUDIO APPARATUS
Pilates For Every(body)
FIREFLY PILATES OFFERING
Soar High
Meet Your Fitness Goals The Right Way
Other Studio Reformer Classes
“Wild west style of Pilates group classes” intimidates you. You feel unsafe and unsure about crazy exercises expected of you.
You realise your Reformer "Pilates” class isn’t actually real Pilates, instead just exercise on Reformers. What is Pilates then?
The instructors seem very young and inexperienced.
You haven’t a clue how to work the machines. The instructor doesn’t even know your name.
There are so many budget “Pilates” studios offering you deals to fast track you through the door, promising you results you never seem to achieve.
The classes are huge and you’re always on the “Waitlist” so you can’t be consistent with your Practice.
The exercises seem difficult and impossible and leave your muscles with a painfully long recovery time. You pick up injuries.
Some classes seem generic and you get bored.
Classes often only offer one piece of equipment for the class. Like the Reformer, without offering you access to other Pilates Apparatus, which results in gaps in your fitness goals.
Our bodies and minds are unique. That’s why I’ve opted to teach clients privately and small groups of two. Starting from age 5 and onwards to 90 years+. This ensures that you get an individualised plan, set at your level of practice.
During Private and Duet sessions, you get my complete attention, so you’ll be encouraged safely through the Pilates exercises, learning their names and objectives so over time you can learn to be autonomous with your Practice.
As a result, you’ll progress through your Pilates Practice with noticeable results that will positively help you through active daily living so you can live life better!
The studio has a large selection of Pilates apparatus which will be used to design a program around your personal Pilates Practice.
I offer Duet sessions, which means two clients of a similar fitness level and ability level can work together in one session, in a circuit style class. Each person still gets personalised attention from me and it results in a very fun hour.
Pilates is the best self-care experience. Not only does it strengthen and stretch the body, it requires a level of concentration and mindfulness, breath and awareness. In a Private session you have the quiet to find that focus!
Pilates exercises the entire body instead of spot training individual muscles, helping to achieve vitality. It will strengthen your core, improve your balance and posture, reduce pain, and create a toned physique (alongside healthy lifestyle choices) .
Leaving the best for last, my niche is Injury Rehabilitation. Anyone needing a personal rehabilitative approach to exercise is encouraged to start with Private Pilates Sessions.
Firefly Pilates Classes
Shine Bright Every(body)!
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PILATES
What's the buzz?
REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS
“Sam's experience of training with people with longstanding injuries or chronic illnesses gives her the ability to adapt her programmes so they are tailored specifically to that individual. Her holistic approach to training ensures delivery of a seamless service. I have found the reformer sessions surprisingly challenging and extremely enjoyable.”
- Nancy
“I'm absolutely thrilled with the Pilates sessions I had with Sam! For years, I've been struggling with knee pain that limited my mobility and affected my daily life. But after working with Sam, I've noticed a significant improvement.
Her expertise, patience, and personalized approach made all the difference. Sam's sessions were tailored to my specific needs, and she provided gentle yet effective exercises that helped strengthen my core and improve my flexibility. I'm grateful for her guidance and support.”
- Sandy
“Absolutely loved every single session. Sam is excellent at understanding & explaining what to do, as I was a beginner, and at making you feel at ease. Nice 1 to 1sessions too so it’s easier to follow and get help when needed. I found that it really helped strengthen my core which in turn helped the issues i have with my back. A good mix of different exercises each weekWould have no hesitation in recommending Sam.”
- Viraj
“As someone who trained in a traditional gym my whole life, I was skeptical about reform Pilates. Also, being a man, I was under the impression Pilates was for women. Boy was I wrong. Sam quickly found all my weaknesses, and skilfully pinpointed my injuries. She designed a program that strengthened my weaknesses while taking care not to aggravate but to rehabilitate my injuries. I have never felt better in years. After just few sessions, I was pain free, a feeling I had not experienced in a long time!”
- Chad
“I had suffered for decades with a painful neck. My consultant told me the only solution was surgery which I refused, so he suggested Pilates as a last resort. I was very sceptical but after working with Sam for just three months I realized my neck pain had radically reduced.
The quality of my life has improved, and I’m so grateful. As a result of continuing Pilates with Sam I’ve lost weight and noticed I’m standing straighter too. Thanks Sam.”
- Hash
“Had my first Pilates session with Sam today and it was awesome. Sam took the time to explain everything that was going on and why we were doing certain things. Highly recommend, will be going back.”
- Chris
“I've been training with Sam in one-on-one Pilates sessions and it's been a fantastic experience. Sam's expertise in Pilates is evident in every session. She customizes exercises to suit my individual needs, ensuring both progress and enjoyment. Her attention to detail, combined with a deep understanding of body mechanics, has significantly improved my core strength and flexibility. Sam's encouraging and positive approach makes each session a delight.”
- Bengisu
“My very first pilates reformer session with Sam was incredible, working through core and strength imbalances. It really challenged and gave me a new training experience which was affective without beating up the body. I felt enlivened with increased mobility. Sam is a very thorough and intuitive teacher with incredible knowledge. Highly recommend.”
- Michael
“Sam is very experienced and dedicated to her clients, tailoring her exercises and treatments to each individual, and knowledgeable enough to make adjustments if required mid session. Sam's sessions are very enjoyable and I look forward to spending my time with her. I would highly recommend her to anyone, young, old, fit or just starting out. She has managed to deal with any injuries and discomforts I have and give me things to do at home to improve.”
- Janine
“Sam is an amazing and knowledgeable Pilates instructor especially on a one to one basis. She understands my strengths and weaknesses and works sensitively and seamlessly to increase my strength and agility so that I can complete the mat work series and overall improve my posture, strength and balance and mobility 😅”
- Laurie
“Thoroughly enjoyed my sessions doing Pilates with Sam. She has a friendly, yet professional demeanor, pays intricate attention to detail, is motivational and encouraging, and the workouts are spot on in terms of being pushed just the right amount. The studio is also bright, clean and welcoming.”
- Josie
“Sam is an expert Pilates instructor with a deep knowledge of the discipline. She does a fantastic job - choosing and explaining the exercises, adapting them to any quirks my body has acquired and motivating me to get it right. She’s done wonders for my body!”
- John
“My first venture into Pilates has been with Sam and her tuition on the Reformer, which is great for helping to focus on specific muscle groups.
It's a terrific way to safely build-up both core and peripheral strengths.”
- Vic
“I have found my experience on the reformer enlightening and have felt muscles work that I never knew I had.
Wonderful experience and a more comfortable way to do a workout.”
- Dahlia
“Loving my new experience of the reformer. Never really known much about Pilates but this is a brand new way of working out - Sam works me hard without all the aches and pains the next day.
Can't wait to see the results in the coming weeks/months.”
- Androulla
“Getting older I find myself feeling stiff and achy. I’ve got three young grandchildren who I regularly help look after. I decided to start Pilates with Sam because I want to be able to do activities with the grandchildren and feel more mobile. I had never done structured exercise before. Sam made me feel confident and competent with the movements, and has progressed my weekly program so it’s tailored for me. I feel stronger and more flexible.”
- Steve
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