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Elsie Martins Pilates

DISCOVER THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF AUTHENTIC PILATES

Welcome to my private Classical Pilates studio in the heart of Stoke Newington, where every session is tailored to your individual goals and needs.

Bespoke one-to-one training in a calm, welcoming environment. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing back pain, want to improve posture, flexibility, build strength, enhance athletic performance, or simply invest in long-term wellbeing, each programme is thoughtfully designed.

Authentic Classical Pilates is a proven method that develops a stronger, more balanced, and more resilient body from the inside out.

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A PERSONAL APPROACH

Private sessions offer a space where progress takes precedence. A place for us to have a focused conversation about your goals, tailor each session, each exercise and use each piece of apparatus to help you move better.

By practicing under the expert guidance of a dedicated teacher, private sessions focus on precise technique -  providing safer and faster progress; for real, long-term transformation to unlock your full potential.

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EXPERIENCE 
COMPREHENSIVE PILATES 

 Authentic Pilates goes beyond the mat and Reformer to include many other pieces of equipment (known as apparatus). Although each apparatus is unique, they are designed to work cohesively as a system to support or challenge your body and help you progress. To look at just one piece of apparatus is to miss the beauty and ingenuity of how they all work together to help transform your body.

 

The studio is fully equipped with classical apparatus: Reformer, Cadillac, High Chair, Wunda Chair, Arm Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Foot Corrector & PediPole. 

APPARATUS (EQUIPMENT) FAQs

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WHAT IS AUTHENTIC PILATES?

Authentic Pilates stays true to Joseph Pilates’ original method—proven, effective, and designed for real results. Unlike modern adaptations, classical Pilates follows a structured system that builds strength, improves alignment, and supports long-term joint and bone health. Experience the difference with authentic, time-tested techniques that transform the way you move.

Through precise, targeted exercises, you’ll build strength, improve flexibility, and correct misalignments for lasting change. 

Whether you are recovering from injury, looking to alleviate back pain, improve flexibility & posture, build strength and a more resilient body, or simply seeking to complement your athletic training… choosing authentic Pilates is key.

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