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Why Choose
Liverpool Pilates Hub?
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A truly inclusive community - welcoming everyone from complete beginners to seasoned athletes looking for that extra edge.
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Highly qualified expertise - Sophie holds industry-recognised qualifications and continually expands her knowledge through regular courses, workshops, lectures and ongoing study. She stays up to date with the latest research across Pilates and related fields, ensuring a holistic, evidence-informed approach to every class.
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Thoughtful, research-led teaching - all classes are taught by Sophie, blending science-informed Pilates with creativity, artistry and personalised guidance.
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Support for every body and every pace - injury-aware options, rehab suggestions and variations are always offered, so you can move confidently and safely.
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A positive approach to wellbeing - no focus on body image or weight loss; instead, we celebrate progress in strength, endurance, mobility and confidence.
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Flexible ways to practise - join us in-person at friendly community venues across Liverpool and the Wirral, live on Zoom, or anytime via the Virtual Pilates Hub on-demand platform.
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Over a decade of trusted experience - proudly supporting our community since 2012, helping clients move better, feel stronger and enjoy their practice.
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• In-person classes held at welcoming venues across Liverpool and the Wirral
• Private 1:1 and small-group sessions
• Live online classes via Zoom
• Virtual Pilates Hub, a comprehensive on-demand subscription for practice anytime, anywhere
Liverpool Pilates Hub’s goal is to create a thoughtful, inspiring and empowering movement experience, one that helps you feel stronger, move with greater ease, and genuinely enjoy returning to your practice, week after week.
about Sophie
Sophie is a dedicated professional whose lifelong fascination with the body in motion has shaped a dynamic career in dance, sport, fitness and rehabilitation. Her journey began at just three years old in dance class and evolved through formal training at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where she graduated with a BA (Hons) in Dance (2009). With a rich background in performing and a passion for education, Sophie collaborated with various dance and physical theatre companies in London, Edinburgh, Wales, Liverpool and Manchester and began using Pilates and strength training methods to train and educate dancers to think, train and perform like athletes, leading to qualifications in Personal Training, Mat based Pilates and Anatomy and Physiology. Her versatile expertise has led to work for notable organizations such as Fitness First, Virgin Active, and Nuffield Health, as well as lecturing for educational institutes like The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and Liverpool John Moores University. Sophie tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of a diverse clientele, from everyday individuals looking to transform their wellbeing and physique, clients pre and post surgery, pre and post natal, professional dancers and Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Committed to making fitness accessible, she embraces innovative online platforms to reach a broader audience and tries to bring specialized classes to local, community based spaces. Continuously expanding her knowledge in biomechanics, anatomy and physiology, Sophie ensures her classes deliver not only a great workout but also insightful discoveries about the human body.
Qualifications:
CYQ Level 3 Mat Based Pilates Instructing - Drummond Education - 2012
Aqua Zumba - Zumba Instructor Network - 2012
Zumba - Zumba Instructor Network - 2010
CYQ Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology - Focus Training - 2010
CYQ Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructing - Focus Training - 2010
CYQ Level 2 Gym Instructing - Focus Training - 2009
BA(hons) Dance (Performing Arts) - The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts - 2006 - 2009
Diploma in Dance (Performing Arts) - Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts - 2005
Recent CPD:
The Psoas/Diaphragm Connection - Bridging the Physical, Emotional and Energetic Realms - Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones - 2025
Anatomy Trains: How Fascia Shapes Posture, Movement and Wellbeing - Thomas Myers - 2025
The Piriformis and Sciatica - Lecture and dissection observation - Julian Baker - 2025
Introduction to the Pelvic Floor - Cherry Baker Pilates Education - 2025
Understanding Diastasis Recti - Cherry Baker Pilates Education - 2025
Observation of Human Cadaver Dissection - Julian Baker, Functional Fascia - 2021
Speed, Agility and Quickness - National Academy of Sports Medicine - 2021
Mental Toughness - National Academy of Sports Medicine - 2020
Official TRX Suspension Training Instructor Course - TRX UK - 2020
Lower Extremity Pathologies - Polestar Pilates - 2019
Gait Analysis - Yoga Anatomy - 2018
Hips, Hamstrings and Lower Back - Yoga Anatomy - 2017
Sophie is also first aid trained and DBS checked.
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