About

Elementary PilatEASE is a dedicated Mat Pilates specialist in Ryton, we help people with aches and pains to exercise safely so they feel stronger, fitter and healthier.

Elementary PilatEASE is the perfect place to come for beginners, those with injuries, a bad back, sore shoulders, neck and hips. Already fit and want to get fitter? We can help you too with our improvers and more advanced classes. You don't have to be flexible, you don't have to be bendy or wear Lycra, young or old - everybody is welcome in our studio!

Meet the Team

Both Directors Nicci Rowlands and Heather West fell in love with Pilates to help them to reduce pain from their back (Nicci) and hips (Heather) Qualifying as a Pilates Teachers changed their whole way of training. Pilates for Wellness is their absolute passion.

Director & Lead Instructor

Nicci Rowlands

Following a back injury, the Director of PilatEASE UK Nicci Rowlands, ended up with a bulging disc, sciatica along with hip, leg and knee pain. This led Nicci down the path of specialising in Pilates for therapy and wellness.

Qualifying as a Pilates Reformer Trainer changed Nicci’s whole way of training. Back Care Pilates and Pilates for Wellness are her absolute passion.

Nicci continues to train in therapeutic Pilates and her classes are perfect for beginners and those who need extra support. There are also classes at the studio which will challenge those who are further along in their wellness journey.

Director & Instructor

Heather West

Heather has been in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years, working most recently within Active Newcastle, the local Government initiative to get us all moving and healthy.

Heather is an experienced Personal Trainer and brings those skills to her teaching role at PilatEASE. Heather has a particular passion around pre/post natal fitness and heads up our curriculum and training in that area, she is working on writing Pre/post natal Pilates (mat) & Reformer Pilates for pregnancy and beyond.

Instructor

Leanne Hendry

With over two decades of extensive experience spanning the globe, Leanne's mastery as a Pilates Teacher, Sports Therapist, Health Coach, and Educator is your gateway to a holistic and transformative learning experience.

Leanne's journey in Pilates began in the United Kingdom but soon extended worldwide, giving her a unique perspective and a diverse range of expertise. She has honed her skills under the guidance of industry legends, Michael King and Malcolm Muirhead of MK Pilates, making her highly qualified in both mat and large studio apparatus Pilates.

Pilates Teacher

Nicola Ogden-Craggs

With over 20 years’ experience, together with teaching Pilates Nicola is very well rounded within the health and fitness fields and is also a specialist dance teacher.

Like many of us, having taken up Pilates for her own fitness and well-being, Nicola fell in love with the method and discovered the vast range of benefits the movements bring. As a dancer and keen runner, she realised Pilates is a perfect compliment to many, if not all, forms of exercise.

Pilates Teacher

Angela Ellins

Our newest recruit and newly qualified Angela has a great passion for Pilates for wellness and good health. She has been training extensively in the PIiates method and is currently enrolled in the MK Comprehensive apparatus training programme.

Angela has a Health Improvement background and is a Bowen Therapy practitioner.

PilatEASE Values

Friendly Community

We welcome anyone wanting to improve their fitness, health and wellbeing by providing a friendly and positive environment.

Personal Support

At Elementary PilatEASE you are more than just a name, we pay attention to our clients individual needs.

Fun and Laughs

Whilst we take Pilates seriously, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. There is always plenty of laughter in our classes.

Educate and Empower

We understand our clients have different needs and goals. We strive to share our knowledge to empower them to move better, feel better and get back in control of their health & wellbeing.

7 Day Class Pass for £7

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