Testimonials

“Joanna is very knowledgeable about how the body works and gave me a really good online Pilates routine to complement physio I’m receiving for an injured knee. Even on video she was very good at spotting how I should correct my posture and work my core safely. Highly recommended!”

“I was introduced to Joanna (JEN Pilates) by a very good friend who had been experiencing lower back pain.

Before my first class I had to complete a health questionnaire and prior to beginning the first session Joanna carried out a full postural assessment.

This was something I hadn’t had done before, although I have attended other Pilates and Yoga classes, and I must say it filled me with confidence that she was fully aware of a couple of areas that need treatment.

Joanna is a great motivational teacher who makes sure the exercises are being performed correctly, she is a lovely lady with a nice sense of humour and I would highly recommend her for either 1 - 1 or group sessions.”

“My husband and I are having the best time doing Pilates with Joanna. We are learning new techniques totally tailored to each of our specific needs, I have abdominal diastasis recti, (post babies) and my husband suffers with plantar fasciitis. Having the one-to-one support is making such a difference, compared to larger class environments as we both actually feel we are understanding what we are doing and we can just ask at any moment if we are unsure. After just 2 sessions, we are feeling the benefits already and would definitely recommend Joanna’s classes, and the fact she can come to our home means we can both join in and no need for childcare. Win Win!”

“I was recommended Pilates classes with Joanna by my physiotherapist, who I am seeing with regard to lower back pain due to arthritis. Before commencing my first one-to-one class Joanna asked me to complete a thorough questionnaire which I e-mailed to her and, immediately before commencing my first class she carried out a full postural assessment. This was very reassuring and I felt confident that she would be able to tailor her practice to my capabilities. I have so far completed five classes, and am enjoying them tremendously. Joanna has good sense of humour and motivates me very well. She is an excellent teacher who ensures that I am doing the exercises correctly, and I know that over a period of time I will become stronger and will therefore stay mobile for a long time to come”

“My wife and I have been having lessons with Joanna for a few months now and are already feeling the benefits of it. The lessons are well structured, engaging and good fun. We highly recommend her”

“Had my 1st Pilates session last night. Joanna was lovely & professional. Enjoyed the session & would recommend.
I was a bit nervous as I have no core strength at all & not confident. within in two minutes , Joanna made me feel relaxed & more confident as the session went on.”

“Joanna was recommended to me by a sports therapist in St Neots. Thank heavens I pursued it as I was in quite a mess. Joanna was meticulous in her assessment and within 3 weeks I saw my knee, achilles, shoulder and hip problems improving. I had stopped running and 6 weeks later I am putting my trainers on again. I am very grateful as I have learned a lot about how my body works and how to look after it.”

“We first started doing Pilates with Joanna to help my husband’s back. The classes are very structured and Joanna makes the varied exercises a lot of fun. I have personally found my core to be much improved and not only have the sessions helped an ongoing rib/back issue they have had a huge impact with stress relief.
I would 100% recommend Joanna for anyone wanting to do a Pilates class, she’s brilliant!”

“Such lovely private pilates classes with Jo. meant we could have the babies there in the comfort of a home setting. Jo’s classes are great and she corrects your positioning so you can get the absolute most out of an exercise (i have hated previous instructors who don’t do this) and is really encouraging. she also has lots and lots of knowledge and experience of postnatal bodies/fitness which we all really appreciate.”

“Over the past 12 years I’ve attended about four different sets of pilates classes with different instructors. It was sometimes frustrating but always beneficial. With added years, my needs weren’t being met in the larger classes. Having private sessions with JENPilates means focusing on my limitations and aspirations. Once I started doing daily sessions on my own at home, improvement was really encouraging. I love the stamina and flexibility plus the confidence that comes with improved balance. The focus on breathing is a real added benefit in terms of relaxation.”

“Wow thank you thank you thank you Joanna for an absolutely amazing 1st experience of a 1:1 Pilates session this morning. If you are looking for a Pilates instructor who is highly qualified, experienced, friendly, creative, encouraging and patient then look no further as Joanna is all the above and more. I would highly recommend Joanna. Thank you so much. XxXx”

“I can highly recommend Joanna from JEN Pilates. I signed up for some post natal private sessions with a few friends which are going brilliantly. I feel stronger within my core after only four sessions and am looking forward to more. Jo is a great teacher, focusing on my needs for post natal Pilates and which exercises my body is ready for! She comes to my house which is fantastic as the babies are in their own comfort zone - and she’ll even hold them if need be while we’re doing Pilates! Thanks Jo :-).”

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My husband and myself have been having private Pilates sessions with Joanna for about two months. We are so grateful to Joanna for the difference this has made to our lives. We are both in our late sixties and have been struggling with various physical challenges, mainly back related, and the work we have done in our Pilates lessons have transformed how we manage these. We are both stronger, better balanced and with better posture as a result. Joanna has tailored the sessions to our particular needs and taught us with infinite patience and compassion. I can 100% recommend Joanna, she’s brilliant!”

“Me and my mum have just finished the six week programme with JEN Pilates (about to start our next!). Joanna is very professional and listened to our different needs. I suffer with back pain from my job. Joanna has helped me strengthen my core and correct my posture which has really improved my back!! I am so pleased I started doing Pilates and can’t wait to start the second programme. I would highly recommend JEN Pilates to everyone.”

“Awesome Pilates teacher, throughly enjoyed my sessions. Great impact free but tough work out, improved my strength and flexibility.”

“Joanna takes the time to understand different requirements and makes the Pilates experience an enjoyable one. Really enjoyed my first experience of chair Pilates. Would recommend it for everyone. Thank you.”

“We are so glad we found Joanna as our first Pilates instructor. We are two friends, older ladies, who, as novices, and with a little trepidation, wanted to try Pilates. After reading enthusiastic reviews online of Joanna’s teaching we made contact, arranged a postural assessment and then settled on a course of six sessions. Joanna comes weekly to my house to work with the two of us.
We are now several months in and we don’t want to stop! Joanna’s mix of obvious professionalism, tailored planning, and her warm and friendly manner make the sessions varied, interesting and fun. She challenges us and it’s exciting to recognise our increased flexibility and better posture and balance. As one six week course ends, we sign up for the next!
Joanna is an excellent teacher who makes the experience challenging but so enjoyable.”

“Had a one to one session this week, which really helped me to progress and focus on my posture and control my movements.

I definitely recommend JEN Pilates, very efficient, very effective, and enjoyable too!”

“My previous experience of Pilates had been a room packed full of people with an instructor who just concentrated on a few at the front. This had put me off Pilates as I didn’t get anything from the session.

However, JEN Pilates is so different and amazing. Joanna’s one to one sessions are set up to meet exactly what you need and her groups are small enough that she can check everyone and she fully explains what you need to do. I highly recommend trying her Pilates sessions, either group or 1 to 1. I’ve learnt so much about my body and become much stronger since I started with her”

“I would thoroughly recommend JEN pilates. I contacted Joanna shortly before Christmas because of ongoing back problems for which I have been recommended to do pilates.
Joanna was very accommodating in fixing a series of private sessions at my home and we agreed that my husband, who also has back problems, would join the sessions as well. There was a thorough questionnaire before we began and she took some time to understand our goals, experience and issues.
We are both enjoying the sessions and feel that we are getting a lot from them.”

“I am so pleased I joined Joanna’s class wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her Pilates classes to everyone. She is a welcoming and diligent teacher who really cares about each and every member of her classes. I appreciate the effort she puts in to planning the weekly sessions so that they are suitable for those students who want weekly progression, but also for those who are new to the class. It is wonderful to hear about the CPD she attends, growing as a teacher and practitioner and passing that enthusiasm and knowledge onto her students. As someone who has practised Pilates for some time now it is refreshing to find variation and new exercises to try; the routines never become stale. I feel amazing, my post-partum body is growing strong and visibly toned and I can feel the health benefits throughout my day to day life. I only wish I could attend more than once a week. I used to be all about yoga but I absolutely LOVE Pilates. Thank you Joanna, you truly are an exceptional teacher.”

“Really enjoyed my Pilates class with Jo. She is an excellent teacher and explained everything really well. Highly recommended.”

“I contacted Joanna following the birth of my second child as I was suffering from agonising lower back and hip pain. The 1-1 sessions are done at my house, which takes the stress out of finding childcare. The pain is far more manageable now and recovery from a flare up is quicker. Joanna’s personalised routine is varied and just the right amount of challenge. As my strength improves, the exercises are adapted. I would recommend JEN Pilates to everyone and give Joanna a big thumbs up!”