Our Team

Beth has worked as a Pilates teacher with her own business for the past six years in London, and have now moved back to Cheshire. But the practice has been part of her life for a lot longer.
Beth says: "My journey to Pilates started after a diagnosis of osteoporosis and Pilates was prescribed as a key part of my rehab.
So I switched up my cardio for some sessions on the Mat, learning a lot more about my body and building strength and flexibility through the Pilates process. I combined my career as a national journalist with my Pilates side-hustle, gaining certifications from London's Body Control Pilates in Mat Pilates and specialisms in pre and post natal Pilates and Pilates for Bone Health and Menopause.
It is Pilates' specific focus on core strength, alignment and flexibility - as well as the holistic side of mind, body, breath connection - which I absolutely love, and this is the foundation for my teaching. My classes combine these elements, with plenty of opportunities to feel fire in the core and develop complex classical poses as well as to stretch and breathe the stresses of the day away.
I strive to offer a supportive, positive environment for clients of all ages and abilities to understand their bodies and feel good. Mind. Body. Balance. Strength. Smile!"

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Sarah has been teaching Pilates, both mat and reformer for over 10 years. Her original training and subsequent courses with Modern Pilates back in 2014 gave her the knowledge to safely deliver Pilates classes to individuals with a range of physical issues. She has maintained her continued personal development throughout her Pilates career, and has attended numerous courses with various providers.

Educated to graduate level, Sarah also has almost 25 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry working in various research therapy areas.  She has a comprehensive knowledge of human physiology and anatomy, and is a lover of peoples individuality and uniqueness when it comes to movement.

Clinical Pilates Teacher, Remedial Massage Therapist & Yoga Teacher​

Coming from a background in working with children and young people, Debbie has attended Pure Balance Pilates from the beginning.​

Debbie was so amazed at how Pilates helped her personally, she decided to train as a Pilates instructor, qualifying as a Level 3 Pilates teacher with HFE Ltd in 2014.​Debbie's love of anatomy led her to further her knowledge in this field by completing a Diploma in Remedial Massage in 2014. In addition she has completed other courses to enhance her skills as a Pilates teacher including Swiss ball Pilates and spinal conditions.

Debbie is also a fully qualified Yoga instructor offering small group sessions from her beautiful Yoga room in Mow Cop.

Dr Chris Norris is a physiotherapist (MCSP) with over 40 years clinical experience.  He has a master’s degree (MSc) in exercise science and a doctorate (PhD) in Spinal rehabilitation.  He is the author of 14 books on Injuries, Exercise, and Acupuncture including the best-selling textbooks Sports & Soft Tissue Injures (5th ed – Routledge 2019) and Back Rehabilitation (3rd ed – Routledge 2023).  

He is a certified level 3 instructor in both Pilates and Yoga.  Chris holds an Iyengar yoga teaching certification and a level 4 qualification in strength and conditioning (S&C).  Dr Norris lectures throughout Europe to medical and exercise professionals and has been a visiting lecturer at Derby, Salford, and Staffordshire universities teaching physiotherapy and sports therapy students.   drchrisnorris.co.uk

Dr Chris Norris - Health & Care Practitioners Council Number - PH35652

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Corinna is a fully qualified APPI Pilates instructor and NHS Physiotherapist. Additional training that Corinna has undertaken in the field of Pilates​.

Corinna became interested in physiotherapy at a young age, with a keen interest in gymnastics she suffered several injuries and decided to train in a profession to be able to help and guide others after injury or illness.​

She qualified from the University of Hertfordshire in 1996. Her career started at Watford General Hospital, with junior rotations and quickly working up to a Senior position. Whilst in Hertfordshire she spent 2 seasons working for a rugby team but the wet and cold quickly drove her into a nice warm clinic room in The Physio Vineyards private practice.

The move to Congleton came in 2004. This was a move to be closer to family to allow Grandparents to get to know their Grandchildren. 6 weeks after the move she accepted a position in the NHS in Stoke on Trent running a physiotherapy department. Whilst in this job she was involved in several research studies, the last of which was a spinal study which lead to the move to her current role, Extended Scope Practitioner in a spinal service.​

• Antenatal Pilates with APPI

• Scoliosis Training with APPI

• Cherry Baker - Pelvic Floor seminar
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Health & Care Practitioners Council Number - PH51025

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Mahani is a qualified Body Control Pilates teacher. Body Control Pilates is Europe’s largest professional Pilates organisation. Following comprehensive training and an ongoing programme of continuous education, Mahani strives to provide you with the highest quality of teaching.

Mahani has been practising Pilates since 2001 when her physiotherapist recommended it to her as a way of managing knee issues. The knee specialist suggested surgery to resolve the issue; however, Mahani was determined to explore all avenues to avoid surgery and is convinced that it is because of Pilates that surgery was not necessary.

Leading a physically active lifestyle as a very keen horse rider, an enthusiastic golfer, and a qualified PADI Divemaster puts a lot of demand on the human body. Mahani passionately believes that Pilates has allowed her to pursue these physically demanding activities and was the main driver to qualify to teach Pilates and to share her own experience on how to tap into the fundamentals of Pilates to strive for the physical well-being of each individual.

Mahani offers enthusiasm in abundance and empathy unique to each person so they can improve their mobility and quality of life, regardless of their background, age, and fitness level.

Mahani is a founding member of the Body Control Pilates Academy, a member of the Body Control Pilates Association (BCPA), a member of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), and very proud to have qualified as an Equipilates™ Biomechanics Trainer™.

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Alison has been working in the health and fitness industry since 2003 when she began working as a gym-based fitness and aerobics instructor. She subsequently qualified as a Pilates teacher in 2005. As her interest grew, she continued to develop skills and qualifications in sports therapy and a range of holistic massage therapies.​

She continued to develop teaching skills in Pilates and other group exercise disciplines and then decided to enhance her original Pilates and therapy qualifications by completing a two-year full time HND in Sports therapy. She then went on to complete Level 3 Pilates instructor Training with Modern Pilates – a physiotherapy led Pilates training organisation who specialise in clinical Pilates for rehabilitation.​

She has also completed training in:
Modern Pilates Ante and Post Natal, Modern Pilates, and Back Care Diagnostic Pilates - The Spine and Abdominals, Modern Pilates Specialist Hip and Knee, Modern Pilates Pelvis and Lower Limb, Modern Pilates Spinal Conditions, Advanced Pilates Mat Work, Pilates and the Older Adult, Pilates Diagnostic Assessment of the Shoulder, Barre Pilates Method Stage One, YMCA Core stability. Wright Foundation Phase 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation, Wright Foundation Exercise Referral Programme Consult Qualification. Move it or lose it (Flexibility Aerobic Balance Strength) for the older Adult (Chair based Exercise).​

Alison is also a qualified Yoga teacher having completed a variety of training, including training in India, physiotherapy-based yoga as therapy, and a three-year teacher training program with the Comprehensive Yoga Fellowship. She also has training in relaxation therapy and mindfulness.

Orcil works as a Senior Physiotherapist in Intermediate care at Bridgewater Foundation Trust in Warrington.

Orcil has worked for 13 years with the NHS in Orthopaedic, Musculoskeletal and Intermediate Care sectors.​

Before moving to the UK, Orcil started her physiotherapy career working with the Colombian Army in Orthopaedic rehabilitation.​

As part of her continuous development, Orcil has delivered training in falls awareness and exercises for strength and balance. She has also undertaken courses in arthritis and pain management, MRI scan reading and respiratory therapy.

Elaine is a fully qualified and insured member of The Association of Reflexologists.

She began her journey by training in beauty, Swedish massage, anatomy, and physiology at South Trafford College from 2005 to 2007. Following this, Elaine pursued a diploma in Anatomy, Physiology, and Reflexology, successfully qualifying in 2008.

Throughout her career, Elaine has gained diverse experience, working in various spas in the Manchester and Cheshire areas on a part-time basis while also offering private services. Her clientele has ranged from seniors in residential homes to corporate environments. Additionally, Elaine has dedicated her time to voluntary work at the Macclesfield Cancer Help Centre, providing treatments in both reflexology and massage.

Continuing her commitment to learning and development, Elaine attended courses while volunteering at The Christie.

During the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic, Elaine shifted her focus to work with adults with autism and other challenging behaviors. She currently provides reflexology treatments on-site for these individuals.

Furthermore, Elaine is actively engaged in a specialized course tailored for menopausal women. This course, designed by Sally Earlam, a recognized therapist with the Association of Reflexologists, aims to provide support and coping mechanisms through reflexology during this difficult stage of life.

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