After training with Body Control Pilates, Ali Hankey completed her comprehensive Pilates Equipment training with APPI and then Alan Herdman. She is passionate about helping people move more freely in their bodies, believing that Pilates can be both fun and effective while staying true to its core principles. Ali is looking forward to encouraging movement and strength – both on and off the mat/reformer/trapeze!

Claire has been teaching in central London for over 25 years and is passionate about the transformational power of Reformer Pilates. She is certified in STOTT Reformer Pilates and Lagree (Level 1), has trained in Hatha Yoga in Mysore, as well as Prana Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. A lifelong learner, she is preparing to study towards a fully comprehensive Pilates certification. Her classes combine classical and contemporary styles to build strength, mobility and alignment. Expect to leave feeling strong, energised and deeply connected to your body.

Outside the studio, Claire enjoys making art, cooking and being bossed around by her spaniel, Bailey.

Emma discovered Pilates during her university years while struggling with persistent back and neck pain. Her journey of rehabilitation through thoughtful movement led her to train with the UK Pilates Foundation and Anne-Marie Zulkahary, and she has been teaching full-time time since 2010.

In 2018, Emma qualified as a Feldenkrais Practitioner and has since incorporated both methods into her daily classes. Her teaching approach is based on the belief that the body is a whole, including the brain and nervous system, and she aims to help her clients sense and understand their bodies, move efficiently, and gain strength.

Apart from teaching and studying movement, Emma enjoys the outdoors, particularly running with her dog and cycling up long and steep hills.

Originally from Italy, Federica trained in ballet and contemporary dance and worked as a professional dancer for over 15 years. She is qualified in Body Control Pilates and comprehensive Pilates with Gordon Thomson and has been teaching Pilates for the past 20 years. Federica is passionate about creating a supportive environment where students can feel at ease while working towards their personal goals, guiding them to achieve their best.

Her group classes are based on classical Pilates, with an emphasis on alignment, flowing movement and precision. She also incorporates a more contemporary Pilates approach by adding a cardiovascular component to the sessions.

Federica enjoys seeing her classes progress into a setting where clients feel both safe and supported through alignment corrections in slower movements, while also being energised enough to feel the burn. When she’s not practising Pilates, Federica enjoys walking and spending time in nature, as well as photography and going to the cinema.

Jasmin Derham is a fully qualified Reformer Pilates instructor with specialised training in injury rehabilitation. She is dedicated to helping others find strength, flexibility and balance in their bodies. Jasmin believes that Pilates is a transformative practice for both the mind and body, and she guides her clients through each movement with precision and mindfulness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Jasmin focuses on proper alignment and technique, helping you achieve your goals with confidence and care. Outside of the Pilates studio, she enjoys cooking, walking and painting.

As a professional dancer for over 16 years, Jinji practised Pilates while performing internationally. She trained with Body Control Pilates and is qualified in both Mat and Equipment, including ante-natal, to an advanced level. Additionally, Jinji is certified in the Classical Pilates Method, in the lineage of Joseph Pilates through Ron Fletcher and Romana Kryzanowska. She is also a qualified Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance Teacher (BA & Dip CDTA), a licensed instructor in the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®️and a highly qualified, certified yoga and Barre teacher. With over 20 years of experience, Jinji has taught in studios, dance schools and therapy centres internationally, focusing on Classical technique, functional movement, rehabilitation and dynamic flow in Mat and Reformer classes.

Kate is a registered osteopath with over 20 years’ experience in physical therapy, blending osteopathy, massage and Pilates-based bodywork to ease pain, support recovery and improve movement. She is a Pilates Foundation-trained teacher, known for her thoughtful and personalised approach. She is currently studying for an MSc in Physiotherapy to further develop her skills and knowledge. Kate is driven by a passion for helping people build strength and move with greater confidence and ease.

Maika joined the original triyoga Primrose Hill in 2004 and is very excited to be part of HOME again! She works closely with physiotherapists – something she has done since the very start of her teaching – and specialises in Hypermobility, pre and post natal, pre and post-surgery, neurological conditions and general fitness. Maika’s classes are intelligent, challenging and fun. 

Martine began teaching the Pilates method from a background in dance and movement. Martine is a long-term member of the Pilates Foundation where she trained. She has continued to teach mat Pilates, private and group equipment Pilates studio classes in a number of studios in London and Hertfordshire, as well as previously being a member of the Pilates Foundation education team. Not only does Martine believe in the integrity of the work she feels Pilates is for everyone: from dancer/athlete/performer to new exercisers of any age. Martine holds a degree and is a qualified craniosacral therapist.

Monica was introduced to Pilates in the late 90s and found it invaluable for supporting her professional dance practice and managing injuries. After working in the dance and arts management sectors, she became a certified Pilates Foundation teacher under Anne-Marie Zulkahari in 2009 and has been teaching both mat and equipment-based Pilates ever since.

In 2012, Monica completed a postgraduate specialisation in Pregnancy and Postnatal Pilates and, in 2017, she further broadened her knowledge through courses in Rhythmic Movement Training, a programme focused on movement-based Primitive Reflex Integration. Monica continues to be captivated by the body and its connection to the mind and she believes that movement is not only essential for a healthy, fulfilling life but also deeply enriching.

Namsoon has over 15 years of teaching experience. She is a qualified Stott Reformer Pilates instructor, as well as an experienced Pilates mat teacher and personal trainer. Namsoon is deeply committed to helping clients develop healthy movement patterns, keeping their bodies fit and injury-free. Her approach combines mindfulness with effective exercise, offering classes that enhance both physical strength and overall wellbeing. She is passionate about her work – and equally loves animals and food! Outside the Pilates studio, Namsoon enjoys rock climbing.

Phil is a 20-year qualified Pilates instructor and soft tissue therapist. He specialises in Equipment Studio, Reformer and Pilates mat classes – and he teaches all three methods at HOME.

Phil is passionate about movement and strength training and their positive effects on health and wellbeing.

For both Pilates mat and Reformer classes he teaches with a focus on movement variability: a reasonably high turnover of exercises carried out at a slow to moderate flow and pace. 

Phil’s aim is to enhance strength, coordination and mobility – and to have fun.

Away from the Pilates studio Phil enjoys climbing and printmaking.

Stephanie Nightingale has been teaching Pilates since 2003 and has a particular interest in biomechanics, mindfulness and embodiment. A lifelong learner, she has extensive professional training in various disciplines including Gyrotonic, Somatics, breathwork, Scaravelli-inspired yoga, Visionary Craniosacral therapy and biomechanics. She is also currently training to become a Feldenkrais practitioner.

Stephanie has a passion for working therapeutically with clients to support recovery from injury and management of chronic pain. Alongside teaching, she has maintained an active performance career, most notably working with Punchdrunk since 2009. She also loves to cook, travel and spend time with loved ones. 

Sterre loves movement, believing it's one of the most reliable routes to feeling better.

Driven by a curiosity for human health and wellbeing, Sterre has explored perspectives from science, mindfulness, yoga and Pilates. Along the way, she has completed a Mat and Reformer Pilates qualification, a bachelor's in molecular biology, a master's in nutrition, over 500 hours of yoga training and is currently moving towards a fully comprehensive Basi Pilates certification.

Sterre's classes mix traditional and contemporary Pilates, blending them into a challenging and uplifting experience, which builds both strength and mobility. Expect a wide-ranging playlist, clear guidance and a strong infusion of the Pilates principles.

Outside of the studio Sterre loves drawing, painting, reading and the seaside (sunny or stormy).