About Us

 

Gemma, Karen and Sarah have joined together to open purely PILATES in Brighton and Hove. They are all fully qualified Stott Pilates Instructors. Stott are regarded as one of the leaders in the Pilates field (see www.stottpilates.com for more information).

The team work closely with health practitioners in the area, for example, osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists (see links), and have had fantastic results freeing clients from pain and rehabilitating them after injury.
Since opening in 2008 Purely Pilates has expanded to include a team of eight Stott certified instructors. As a team we work closely to ensure continuity between classes and to keep up to date with the latest information.

 

‘We came together to open purely PILATES through a mutual desire to offer clients quality service in a safe and comfortable environment. Working as a team, within one central point, gives us the opportunity to meet every individuals needs, assuring the utmost care and attention at all times.’

 

Gemma Wright
Having trained as a dancer until the age of eighteen Gemma’s love of movement and interest in posture and bodyworks led her to begin her training as a Pilates teacher with Stott Pilates in 1999. Gemma is renowned for her individual style of teaching offering classes that are educational, safe and fun. Gemma is the author of Pilates on the Ball and also appeared in the Marks and Spencer Swiss Ball and Pilates books.
She is currently working as Pilates trainer to the Brighton and Hove Albion football.
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Karen Hamer
Karen trained as a dancer at Arts Educational and then spent three years as a professional dancer.  After working for twelve years in the fitness industry, initially as a studio and gym instructor, Karen furthered her career as a studio and gym manager before taking a break between 1997 and 2001 to bring up her two children. Karen qualified in 2001 as a Stott Pilates instructor.
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Sarah Webster

Sarah has been working in the Health and Fitness Industry since 1997 when she initially trained as a Studio Instructor, before furthering her career in 2001 as a Stott Pilates Instructor. Her regular attendance at workshops fuels her passion for Pilates. Sarah is well respected for her friendly approach and informative teaching, ensuring that her clients receive the best service and attention at all times.
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Fiona Stuart
Fiona has been working in the Fitness Industry since 1999 teaching Conditioning, stretch and relaxation classes, furthering her career by completing the Stott Pilates Mat-work course in May 2009. She has a very gentle and holistic approach to teaching, making everybody feel comfortable and welcome and regularly attends workshops and courses to keep up to date with moving trends.
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Teri Spain
Teri trained in ballet and modern dance from the age of 5 to 17. During these years she performed at a wide range of events and her love of dance and movement has carried on through her life to the present time. She first joined a Pilates class 18 years ago and felt it was the natural progression to become an instructor in latter years. She is passionate about Pilates and the remedial, toning and all round benefits it brings to the mind and body.
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Amanda Baker
Amanda initially trained as a yoga instructor via the British Wheel of Yoga, before undertaking her training in Stott Pilates in 2006. A passionate protagonist for Pilates, as well as regularly teaching both Pilates and yoga, Amanda regularly attends one to ones and classes as well as a variety of courses and workshops to develop her skills.
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Charlotte Batten
Charlotte Batten completed her training in essential and intermediate Stott Pilates mat work in 2006, having practiced Pilates for 8 years prior. Charlotte has increased her knowledge and indulged her passion in both fitness and wellness by attending additional courses and workshops specialising in pre and postnatal Pilates.
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Elisa Bertorelli
Elisa trained as a physical education teacher and has over twenty years teaching experience specialising in swimming and dance. Elisa qualified as a Pilates Instructor under the guidance of Helga Fisher and Stephanie Beeson at the New Pilates School in Brighton in 2004. Since qualifying she has been teaching small group classes and individuals. Elisa went on to train as a Stott Reformer Instructor at the Stott Pilates Centre in Oxford and attends classes herself on a weekly basis.
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Andrea Astley
Andrea was a gymnast from an early age. However, she was diagnosed with a scoliosis and had to undergo two operations on her spine. After the second with a real lack of support around her spine, she attended a Pilates session and experienced immediate and continuous results. She became a STOTT Pilates mat-work Level 2 instructor in 2010. Andrea is popular for being a friendly, fun loving and informative teacher. Andrea feels that Pilates has had such an amazing impact on her life, and loves nothing more than helping others improve their health and physical problems.'
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Simone Clark
Simone graduated from University of Brighton in 2004 with 1st class honours as a Bachelor of Art and Master of Art in Contemporary Dance and Choreography. She discovered her passion for the Pilates method during her career as a movement specialist and qualified as a Pilates Mat Instructor with Conscious Movement Education in 2010. She is currently completing her studio equipment training. Simone has an intuitive approach to teaching and is dedicated to working with the client’s individual needs. A dance element is present in her flowing mat work classes. Simone attends regular workshops and has experience of teaching pre and post natal Pilates.
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