The Rise team
Great coaching changes everything. Our team blends technical knowledge with genuine care to create inclusive, results focused classes. Get to know Glen, Heather, Phil and Jess, and see how their experience can support your goals.
Glen
Glen brings his background in powerlifting, rugby, and functional fitness to Pilates, creating empowering sessions that help clients move, perform, and feel their best. Having used Reformer Pilates to overcome long-term pain, he’s seen firsthand its transformative impact, both physically and mentally. His approach is grounded, motivating, and focused on helping others lead stronger, more enriched lives.
Heather
Heather blends her functional fitness background with a deep passion for Pilates, offering mindful, dynamic sessions that enhance all forms of movement. Known for her sharp eye for form, compassion, and intuitive teaching, she supports clients of all levels. Her classes are creative, empowering, and always full of heart.
Phil
Philip came to fitness in his fifties and is passionate about making Pilates accessible to all. Inspired by expert coaching at Superstar Training Club, he trained in mat and Reformer Pilates, and Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy. A former NHS Chief Nurse, psychotherapist, and ICF-accredited coach, he focuses on injury rehab and holistic pain management. He holds a Master’s in Mental Health (CBT) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.
Jess
Jess brings over a decade of Pilates experience, having first discovered the practice to ease shoulder, neck, and knee pain from years behind a laptop. Her precise and mindful teaching style focuses on alignment, control, and functional movement to build strength and mobility. Believing Pilates is for every body, Jess creates inclusive, supportive classes that challenge and inspire clients to move with confidence and ease.
Getting started with us
Getting started couldn’t be easier. Our introductory session bundle provides you with 5 mat sessions or 3 reformer sessions, after which we'll send you all the welcome details you’ll need to login to your new account! It’s a great way to experience Rise Pilate Studios first-hand before making a long-term commitment.
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