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Meet our award-winning instructors
At Cove Reformer Studio, our teachers are the heart of the studio you know and love. They bring the energy, warmth, and expertise that make every class feel special.
We’re proud to have an inclusive team and experience levels, from expertise instructors to those just starting their teaching journey.
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Izzy
Qualified as a Reformer Pilates instructor with The London Pilates Academy at the start of 2024 and has been teaching at Cove since October 2024.
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Certifications
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Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Mat Pilates
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Functional Reformer Pilates Instructor
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Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy
Did you know?
Izzy is also a registered Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist (CNHC mBANT mANP), and trained at the College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Shelley
Qualified as a Reformer Pilates instructor in 2023 with The London Pilates Academy and has been teaching at Cove since October 2024.
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Certifications
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Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Mat Pilates
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Functional Reformer Pilates Instructor
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Pilates for Menopause & Older Adults
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Advanced Sequencing
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Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing & Personal Training
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Level 2 Gym Instructor & personal award
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Did you know?
Shelley is also a qualified Personal Trainer with the YMCA and a member of APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute)

Zoe
Qualified as a Reformer Pilates instructor at the beginning of 2024 with Merrithew and has been teaching at Cove since October 2024.
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Certifications
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STOTT Intensive Reformer Pilates
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ACE Certification
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Did you know?
Zoe is an ex-professional dancer on stage and screen. A lover of movement and mindfulness, she made the leap to become a Reformer Pilates instructor.

Ellie
Qualified as a Reformer Pilates instructor towards the end of 2024 with Merrithew and has been teaching at Cove since February 2025.
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Certifications
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Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Mat Pilates
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STOTT Intensive Reformer Pilates
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Did you know?
Ellie previously had a full-time corporate career that was highly stressful. She discovered Mat Pilates as a way to unwind, and that love soon grew into a passion for Reformer Pilates.
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Georgia
Qualified as a Reformer Pilates instructor at the beginning of 2024 with Virgin Active and has been teaching at Cove since March 2025.
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Certifications
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Dynamic Reformer Pilates
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Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Pilates Matwork
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Did you know?
Georgia used to teach Reformer Pilates at a luxury health & wellness gym early in the morning before heading to her corporate 9–5. In 2025, she embarked on a new journey, becoming a full-time Reformer Pilates instructor.
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Ollie
Qualified as a Reformer Pilates instructor in May 2024 with Active IQ and has been teaching at Cove since April 2025.
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Certifications
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Active IQ Level 2 in Fitness Instruction
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Active IQ Level 3 in Personal Training
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Level 3 Barre Instructor
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Did you know?
Ollie has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, working for high-profile gyms in London and NYC.
In 2024, he was teaching at a luxury fitness retreat in Mykonos, where he saw professional football players using the Reformers, an experience that sparked his passion for Reformer Pilates. Ollie was also a former customer of Cove's, so it's great to have him as part of the team.

Jaye
Qualified as a Reformer Pilates instructor in April 2025 and has been teaching at Cove since June 2025.
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Certifications
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STOTT Intensive Reformer Pilates
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Did you know?
Before qualifying as a Reformer Pilates instructor, Jaye graduated in criminology and worked in the NHS, helping people recover from dependency issues, an inspiring journey!
She taught her first ever class at Cove, covering a session that received glowing feedback, and we’re thrilled to have her as part of the permanent team.

Mia
Qualified as a Reformer Pilates instructor in August 2024, and has been teaching at Cove since July 2025.
Certifications
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STOTT Intensive Reformer Pilates
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YMCA Level 2 in Fitness Instructing - Gym-based exercise
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ITC Level 3 in First Air for Sport, Exercise and Fitness​
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Did you know?
Before qualifying as a Reformer Pilates instructor, Mia worked as a Personal Trainer. She’s also an equestrian trainer, bringing her love of movement and precision to everything she does.

Alice
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Holly
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