Vicky Brooker
How it Started
I first discovered Pilates 15 years ago and have spent the last decade and a half deepening my understanding of how movement supports both physical health and mental well-being.
My commitment to the practice became personal when I was recovering from a herniated disc and severe sciatic pain. Pilates was the only movement practice that helped me manage pain, restore spinal mobility, and rebuild trust in what my body could do. That experience shapes how I teach every day. I want to help clients move fearlessly and feel confident in their own strength.
Professional Qualifications & Education
Bringing together my background in human development and my love for physical movement, I began my formal instructor training by completing a classical Foundations course under master teacher Amy Kellow. I went on to complete a 600-hour Comprehensive Classical & Evidence-Based Teacher Training Diploma under Clare Axon-Saunders at The Pilates Barns.
Before transitioning into full-time Pilates instruction, I spent years working in family support and education, holding specialised credentials in Parenting Coaching, Baby Massage instruction, and Protective Behaviours training. This background gives me a thoughtful, supportive approach when guiding clients through technical apparatus work.
To ground my practical apparatus skills in modern movement science and specialised populations, I completed further education in anatomy, biomechanics, and perinatal fitness.
Key Credentials & Specialisms
Comprehensive Teacher Training Diploma: Qualified across all classical apparatus through The Pilates Barns 600-hour, 14-month evidence-based curriculum.
Specialist Focus: Spinal health, herniated disc recovery, and sciatic pain management.
- Pre-Natal Fitness Specialist: Certified pre-natal instructor through The Active Pregnancy Foundation (in association with This Mum Moves).
Family Support & Movement Credentials: Certified in Baby Massage, Parenting Education, and Protective Behaviours.
Further Studies: Currently completing a Diploma as a Diet & Nutritional Advisor to offer holistic lifestyle support.
My Teaching Approach​
I aim to create an encouraging, calm environment where you can build real strength without fear of injury. Whether you are returning to movement after a back issue or looking to refine your technique on the reformer and other apparatus, I focus on helping you understand how your body works so you leave every session feeling capable, balanced, and strong.
Evidence Based Teaching
Staying updated with the latest advancements in exercise science
Pre-Natal Fitness Qualified
With The Active Pregnancy Foundation
Classical
Pilates
600+ hour full comprehensive training, including training with Amy Kellow
Beyond the Studio
Outside the studio, my main passion is spending time with my two dogs, Ronnie and Marley, and we can usually be found out on long daily walks across the local countryside.