Our Trainers

Silvia

Silvia is profoundly amazed by human nature and movement. Her interest in various disciplines - classical ballet, gymnastics, Capoeira and functional training amongst others - made her realize how essential Pilates is to strengthen body awareness and discover one’s full potential. She teaches Pilates as a universal language to maintain a strong brain to muscle communication at every life stage. So during her sessions, expect your body to be more 'talkative' than ever, and be ready to listen to what it has to say! She will support you to stay aware, move safely and efficiently.

Silvia is qualified as a Comprehensive Pilates Teacher at Body Arts and Science International (BASI) which includes expertise in both Mat work, plus Reformer and Pilates apparatus. Furthering her credentials, she holds three other Pilates certificates issued by BASI: Pre and Post Natal Pilates, Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies, and Pilates for the Mature Client. Her academic background, a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, provides her with a deep understanding of body mechanics, enabling her to identify and refine movement patterns with precision.

Her technique aims to help restore body awareness by performing small, precise and highly effective movements. Silvia’s sessions challenge your mind to focus on every inch of your body, and she will welcome you with a huge Italian smile and positive energy.

Silvio

Silvio is an Elite Movement Specialist with many years of experience in the fitness industry. His passion for anatomy and physiology started early when as a teenager he had to deal with an acute tendinopathy triggered by playing football. During the injury rehabilitation process he was prescribed a gym based protocol that lead him to fall in love with fitness and the science behind it. After becoming a personal trainer Silvio took multiple qualifications to improve his training knowledge and practical skills: Pre and Post Natal Exercise, Boxercise and Functional Training just to name a few. More recently, Silvio has qualified as a Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist and this additional knowledge base allows him to confidently work with clients with various muscle imbalances and soft tissue injuries.

Expect intense, varied, enjoyable and knowledge based sessions that will deliver results. Silvio will help to increase your strength, lose weight, tone, speed up recovery from an injury and work on possible imbalances and postural issues. 

Sara

With a background in ballet and movement education, Sara brings a highly detailed and intentional approach to Pilates. Her relationship with movement began through years of classical dance training and later evolved through studies in Sport & Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Pilates, and Osteopathy, shaping a teaching style that is both refined and deeply informed by biomechanics and nervous system training.

As a Pilates Instructor and S&C Coach, she combines precision, fluidity, and carefully movement to create sessions that are technically engaging, delivered through a calm teaching style. Her approach centres around proprioception, postural awareness, control, and the connection between strength and mobility, encouraging clients to develop a deeper understanding of how their bodies move and perform.

Sara’s background in osteopathy has further enriched her ability to work thoughtfully across a wide range of movement patterns and physical needs. She has worked with individuals presenting with hypermobility, different injuries, chronic pain, and postural imbalances, and brings an adaptive and detail-oriented approach to each session.

Expect focused, supportive, and enjoyable sessions that challenge the body while developing strength, balance, and longevity through movement.

John

John has over 8 years of experience in the fitness industry working with clients of all different ages & abilities, to achieve the best results for a range of goals from half-ironman triathlons, to rehab from major injury, to female toning.

A recent student of ELDOA to improve spine & back issues, he is also a certified FRCms - a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist. John pays close attention to quality of movement & injury prevention as key building blocks for long term improvement in fitness & shape. With meticulous planning he will improve strength & stamina, and give nutritional advice for weight loss & Transformation programs. He has coached many clients to personal bests in triathlons, marathons & tough mudders.

With a friendly and personable approach, coupled with a military background, you can expect only the very best attention to detail, dedication and motivation. Interesting, varied and focused sessions coupled with enormous encouragement will ensure you get the maximum fitness benefits.

Ophelie

Ophelie offers professional sessions tailored to your goals to achieve toning, strength, stamina and weight loss. Her aim is to build a better you with a programme that is progressive and will achieve long lasting results. Her coaching is structured and backed by evidence-based science to gain optimum benefits. 

Healthy habits are vital to build solid muscle mass, lose fat and tone, but along the way Ophelia will ensure that most importantly your sessions will be varied and fun with a combination of mobility, toning and stretching.

Ophelie grew up in Brittany, France where she pursued athletics and competed at a high level in the high jump. In particular she specialises in core strength which helps to provide the building blocks for not only a toned stomach but all forms of exercise and fitness. She also believes in the power of strength training for both men and women and the benefits that it brings to improve posture and self-confidence, as well as its mental rewards.

Matteo

Matteo is an experienced fitness professional having worked for more than 8 years as a 1-to-1 personal trainer with people of all ages and needs. He has great knowledge of the human body and its physiological processes with several years of education. Having started his career as a professional footballer in Italy, Matteo then did a Sports and Exercise degree in Rome and supplemented this with specialisations in London which include Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise as well as being a certified Nutrition coach.

Throughout his career Matteo has helped many clients to implement important lifestyle changes making a significant and lasting impact in their lives which is his greatest satisfaction and the reason why he loves his job.

He is determined and detail-oriented, and with his expertise and motivation he will make sure your path together will be enjoyable and effective. Whether your goal is losing weight, getting stronger, recovering from an injury or training for a specific sport/competition, he will help you reach your goals with tailored training programs and as much detail or guidance on Nutrition as clients want.

Nina

Nina has over seven years of experience as a Personal Trainer, helping clients of all ages and abilities build strength, confidence and lasting healthy habits. Her passion for coaching comes from seeing people discover what they are capable of, whether they are stepping into a gym for the first time, returning after injury, or looking to feel stronger and more energised.

Her approach is built on creating a supportive and motivating environment where clients feel comfortable from day one. Every programme is carefully tailored to the individual, combining quality movement, progressive strength training and realistic habits that lead to long-term results.

Nina has a particular interest in strength training for women through midlife, helping clients improve muscle strength, posture and confidence while creating sustainable routines that fit busy lives. Her coaching focuses on making exercise feel enjoyable rather than intimidating, while empowering clients to become stronger both physically and mentally.

Expect supportive, motivating and thoughtfully planned sessions that are tailored to your goals, challenge you at the right level, and leave you feeling stronger, more capable and ready for the next step in your fitness journey.