YOUR PILATES TEAM
ABBY MCCARTHY
Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Qualifying as a Physiotherapist in 2000 I have always had a keen interest in muscle imbalance and dysfunction. I now work at RNOH Stanmore leading rehabilitation for one of 5 specialist centres in the country supporting people diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. I am enthusiastic about working collaboratively with clients to restore their movement and achieve their goals. This led me to study with APPI and qualify to teach Pilates. I feel passionately about learning and teaching to enable people to feel their best and maintain a healthy body and mind.
LIZ ANDERSON
Pilates Instructor
Liz believes good teaching is rooted in curiosity. She sees herself as a lifelong student—always learning, questioning and refining. Liz qualified with Body Control Pilates South Africa in 2011. She's been fortunate to train with a wide range of schools, methods and teachers—blending classical foundations with contemporary approaches to develop a well-rounded, functional style.
Her teaching includes Matwork. And in 2025 she certified as a Mobility Practitioner with MFA (Ava Rodriguez) which further strengthened her functional systems-based approach to movement.
She blends traditional Contrology principles with current insights from movement science. She loves helping you move better and develop strength that supports real life.
DANIELLE KEMPTON
Pilates Instructor
I started my career as a professional dancer after attending Bird College of Performing Arts, also gaining ISTD teaching qualifications in Ballet and Modern. A few years later followed a complete career change to the LIFFE trading floor in the city and onto the launching of a new business.
After taking the time out to care for my young family I have returned to my love of movement, training and qualifying with the renowned Body Control Pilates in 2020, gaining a level 3 matwork qualification.
Pilates is for everyone, whether you are recovering from injury, exercise regularly, or are a beginner. Classes are small and tailored to the specific needs of clients with a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.
I look forward to seeing you in class.
ANDIE SHELTON
Pilates Instructor
Andie's background began in dance when she started ballet at the age of three at the Armstrong Stage School in Derby and has danced ever since! Andie has trained as a teacher with Body Control Pilates and continues to increase her skills with workshops, courses and development weekends.
HANNAH FORD
Pilates Instructor
I have always had an interest and enjoyment in movement. Prior to teaching Pilates I got a degree in Psychology and then went on to train to be an Occupational Therapist. Working for 7 years in the NHS.
I discovered Pilates after having children, it helped me to regain physical strength and fitness, and gave me confidence in what I could achieve physically. I am passionate about the benefits that can be gained from Pilates for everybody, whether for rehabilitation, progression of physical fitness or simply for enjoyment of learning Pilates! I trained as a Pilates instructor in 2017 with Body Control Pilates and have loved teaching in Pilates Studios across, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock and Knebworth.
ELLENA THOMPSON
Pilates Instructor
Since graduating from drama school over a decade ago, fitness and movement has been Ellena’s passion alongside performing. Whilst spending many years travelling for Musical Theatre, she established a real love for pilates as a way to stay grounded, fit and happy.
After stepping back from the theatre world, Ellena got her Mat pilates qualification and never looked back. She has worked in London teaching many high profile clients for the past few years and is now thrilled to be teaching closer to home in Hertfordshire. Ellena has found real joy in teaching- creating community and collective energy through group classes. She is passionate about making movement enjoyable and accessible to all, whilst also encouraging clients to step out of their comfort zone to discover their potential.