FOUNDER - CLASSICALLY TRAINED

Ellie teaches a classical style of Pilates at the studio. She founded Brighton Pilates in 2008 after completing her contemporary training in London at Body Control. More recently, in 2017 she completed her Comprehensive Classical Pilates training at Pi Studios in London. She now utilises all her training and experience to give her clients a rounded Pilates education, taking the best from both. Ellie loves nothing more than helping people to achieve their goals in Pilates.

CLASSICALLY TRAINED

Originally Body Control trained, then later classically trained at Pi Studios. She has been inspired by movement from age four and had a professional dance career spanning two decades. It was alongside this that she discovered her love for Pilates. Dena’s passion for movement allows clients of all ages, the ability to thrive. From her own personal experience, Dena understands the challenge of injury and how Pilates can be the key to recovery.

CLASSICALLY TRAINED

Sarah is an exceptional Classical Pilates teacher whose Classical studio is based in Abu Dhabi.

Sarah is a very knowledgeable, passionate and inspiring teacher and lover of Pilates! She started her Classical Pilates journey in 2016 with Pure Pilates. She has since undertaken a masters certification in Classical Pilates with Gloria Gasperi in Italy. Her experience and expertise are incredible, and we're thrilled she'll be around to share her Pilates passion with you all here at Brighton Pilates.

LISA BRADSHAW TRAINED

Anna first came to Pilates through her training in contemporary dance. Her love for the Pilates Method really grew when pilates was the key practice in a period of rehabilitation from injury. Anna is passionate about making movement accessible to all, and has first hand experience of the benefits of Pilates for people from all walks of life and of all physical abilities. Anna’s classes are designed to bring about awareness, ease of movement and challenge for the body in motion.

CLASSICALLY TRAINED

Emily began her Pilates journey through Contemporary Mat training with Barre Body. After experiencing the transformative effect Classical Pilates had on her own strength, she began her 600-hour Comprehensive Classical Pilates teacher training at Pi Studios in October 2025.

Emily adores the structure, depth and principles of Classical Pilates. Her aim is to help people build confidence and connect more deeply with their bodies. Most of all, she loves sharing the joy and lasting benefits that Pilates can bring to people’s everyday lives.

POLESTAR FULLY COMP TRAINED

Gabbi completed her full comprehensive Pilates teacher training in 2019. Prior to that she worked in movement conditioning and dance. It was her background in dance and a personal rehabilitation journey that led her to Pilates, she is passionate about the Classical Method of Pilates and its ability to build strength, control and confidence.

Her teaching is thoughtful, precise and encouraging, helping clients develop a deeper connection to their bodies through purposeful movement.