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★★★★★
I was attending Claudine’s mat pilates classes twice a week before she got the reformer. I had my first ever reformer session in September 2022, and went once weekly, an hour session from November 2022. I have cerebral palsy- left side spastic hemiplegia, this affects my movement, muscle tone, posture and co-ordination down the whole of the left side of my body. I am shorter and thinner in my left leg, this is a symptom of spastic hemiplegia and I have my shoes altered accordingly and custom made inner soles. I also have scoliosis, a complication associated with spastic hemiplegia. X-rays show that it is S shaped thoracolumbar convex to the right in the lower lumbar spine and convex to the left in the thoracolumbar junction. Despite the above, Claudine thought the reformer would be beneficial for me. How right she has been, I made steady progress with my weekly sessions - getting slowly more comfortable and confident with the moves. Then one day I asked Claudine if I would benefit from twice weekly, she agreed. In July 2025 I started going for 2 hourly sessions, and made quicker progress, feeling longer and stronger, not just when I was there but in everyday activities. In November 2025 I had the chance to ask if I could do 3 times a week, and this again made a difference to my body, I started feeling quite straight in posture and stronger, not so hesitant with movement, my left arm and leg move more freely. My muscles are not as stiff and are working as they should and I don’t feel now as if I’m being pulled to one side because my left side is stronger and my right side isn’t so bossy. Different people have noticed that I walk better, I haven’t heard in a long time “you’re limping, are you ok?”. I’m definitely not as wobbly as I used to be, I don’t trip up as much. I will be forever grateful to Claudine and her dedication to helping me as an individual and her commitment to each of my sessions programming all of the exercises to my needs. It’s made such a difference to my life and my partner recognises that reformer is now a part of my life, he says I should never give it up. He doesn’t have to react to my tripping up very much at all. I no longer, for the vast majority of the time walk sideways, like a crab, knowing I was doing it, but not having the control or strength to stop it, unless I’m very tired. I walk much better. I stand more straight - naturally without being reminded of my posture. I am definitely a lot stronger and my balance and control is very much improved. I don’t sway backwards/forwards when standing still, unless I’m extremely tired, then it returns, but never to the extent it once was. I feel the reformer is transformative in a very positive way, I never thought I would be as strong or in alignment as it has made me. It has helped my movement, muscle tone, posture and co-ordination beyond recognition. While still improving, l look forward to many more sessions.
★★★★★
Claudine has been absolutely amazing over the last two years teaching me Reformer Pilates. When I first started, I had significant problems with my back, including two disc bulges, as well as ongoing knee problems. I was also overweight, which was making everything worse. I was genuinely fearful of exercise and movement because my back would regularly go, leaving me completely bedbound for days at a time. From the very beginning, Claudine has encouraged, supported and believed in me. She has helped me understand my body, taught me how to move safely and, most importantly, helped me build strength where I needed it most. She has also supported and encouraged me throughout my weight-loss journey, and to date I have lost over four stone. I am now stronger and fitter than I was in my twenties, and I have developed a love of exercise that I honestly never thought was possible. My back and knee problems will probably always be part of my life, but I am no longer living with the daily pain I once experienced. I now have strength throughout my body that supports the areas that are weaker, and I haven’t been laid up with my back for 18 months. I can bend my knees, crouch and move in ways I never thought I would be able to do without pain. Claudine has helped me strengthen the muscles that support my back and knees, giving me confidence in my body again. She has completely changed my relationship with exercise and movement. What Claudine doesn’t know about the inner workings of the body isn’t worth knowing! Her knowledge, patience, encouragement and genuine care are second to none. Claudine has helped me make physical changes that I never believed were possible. But more than that, she has given me confidence in my body, a love of exercise and a completely different quality of life. I honestly cannot thank her enough.