Fiona - Pilates Instructor

Fiona was introduced to Pilates at her local gym almost 20 years ago. Out of curiosity and with a great teacher she was introduced to the Matwork – the goal of Pilates.  Living with Scoliosis Fiona did ballet as a child and athletics during her teenage years.  The intentional repetitive nature of Pilates meant a deeper understanding developed and the physical benefits grew.

During a career in education Fiona’s curiosity in the method continued and she undertook a 13-month classical comprehensive apprenticeship qualifying in 2021.

Fiona gets to know her clients, what their goals are and how Pilates can really help them to feel the benefits in their day-to-day lives.   She also has experience of working with clients with neurological conditions, including dementia, which she is particularly passionate about. 

Clients feel confident in her classes as they love the detail Fiona provides. She loves seeing the smiles and sense of achievement they exude as they leave the studio, and the feedback she gets when they share their experiences of how Pilates enables them to live a better quality of life.

Besides her passion for Pilates, Fiona is an amateur cellist and enjoys playing chamber and orchestral music. 

Fiona Manning Pilates teacher
The Pilates Barns Classical Pilates Studios
in Harpenden & St Albans