Meet Vanessa

Hi, I’m a teacher, supporter, mother, professionally trained dancer, wellness enthusiast, entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, and spiritual seeker.

“My mother said I was a dancer before I could walk” 
I trained as a dancer at the Arts Educational School, Tring Park and performed in the Nutcracker and La Sylphide with the London Festival Ballet, then progressed on to the Arts sister school in London where I won the Dame Alicia Markova Award.

I went on to dance professionally on TV and stage, working with choreographers such as Dame Arlene Phillips. My career was cut short due to injury … and that’s when my journey into training as a personal trainer fitness teacher and Pilates began. I set up Soul Central Pilates in 2011 and am now also privileged to be a supervising teacher with Body Control Pilates, the renowned teacher training organisation, helping students on their own journey to becoming professional Pilates instructors.

“I take a full body and mind approach to my work”
I am passionate about passing my approach onto my clients. A strong body needs to be supple too, with breathing important for ensuring focus and a calm mind. My timetable in person and on Zoom enables all of this in a non-competitive, safe space, helping you achieve your goals and lead a healthier, happier life.

Love and light,

Pilates

• Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Classical Mat
• Mindfulness in Pilates, Pelvic Floor, Bone Health courses
• Body Control Pilates Teacher Training (supervising teacher trainer)
• Osteoporosis Bone Health Qualified
• Trained in Lymphatic Health

Fitness

• YMCA: Instructor in Gym, Studio, Spin and Aqua Fit
• YMCA Fitness Training for The Older Person
• Les Mills: Instructor in Body Pump and Body Balance

Health

• Breast Cancer course
• YMCA Nutrition and Weight Management

Accreditations

• Winner of the Dame Alicia Markova Award, 1986
• Member of Fitness Professionals and fully insured with FITPRO