Angelica Robinson
Angelica Robinson is the founder and owner of Axis Pilates Studio.
Angelica is a Pilates Teacher fully qualified by the PILATES Foundation UK and YMCA in a range of Matwork Pilates with further studies in Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates. She is certified in teaching Studio Equipment and Rehabilitative Breast Cancer.
She did her teaching training course with the well recognised organization ‘Pilates Foundation UK’, and ever since, she has been updating her knowledge, undertaking continuous studies with emphasis in groups with specific needs. Currently Angelica is studying Anatomy and Movement.
Angelica’s experience working as a Pilates Teacher through the years in a diversity of Pilates Studios and with Private Clients in the heart of London and South West area has strengthened and reinforced the theory behind the Pilates technique and built an incredible passion for working with people contributing to improving their quality of life.
“Pilates is a beautiful and gratifying career that has brought only good thing to my life”. Her broad knowledge and speciality in the use of small props and apparatus make of her classes something special. Working with different pieces of Pilates equipment through both, matwork and reformer classes, Angelica makes of every session a very dynamic and enjoyable experience, encouraging and something to look forward to every week.
“I Love working with people and there is nothing that makes me feel happier that seeing my clients improving every session…” Angelica believes that Pilates is for everybody, no matter the age or level of fitness, everybody has the right to look good and feel good within their own bodies.
Opening ‘Axis Pilates Studio’ in the heart of Leatherhead, is a project and a dream that Angelica has been building along the years with hard work, commitment, research and preparation.
Rex Robinson
Rex Robinson is a co-founder of Axis Pilates Studio and is a fully qualified Pilates Matwork and Studio equipment teacher. Fully qualified by the Independent Pilates Teacher Association (IPTA).
“Right from the start of doing Pilates with Angelica I loved the technique and it has inspired me to change my career. I am passionate about Pilates, and believe it is an ideal way for anyone to keep fit, supple, strong and prevent injury”.
Qualifications:
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (QCF)
Pilates Reformer Instructor Training with The Thoughtful Body
Further training with Gary Carter (Natural Bodies) in Anatomy
Pilates Barrels Instructor Training with Tranquility Pilates
Pilates Chair Instructor Training with Tranquility Pilates
Trapeze Table/ Cadillac/ Tower Instructor Training with Tranquility Pilates
Hypermobility - Keeping it in the box training with Pilates Method Alliance
Hip, Knee & Shoulder Replacements with Pilates Foundation
Stretch by Stealth for effective structural mobilisation with Pilates Foundation
Pre and Postnatal Certification with The Thoughtful Body
Helen Shepherd
Helen worked for many years as a Property Surveyor/Project Manager and practiced Pilates in her spare time for 12 years.
She loves the way Pilates makes her feel – stronger, longer and empowered. After using Pilates to improve a chronic Asthma condition she decided to dedicate more time to the methodology. She trained with the YMCA, gaining a Level 3 Pilates Matwork qualification.
Helen has found her Pilates journey immensely interesting and rewarding. She takes pleasure in helping a client understand and transform their body whether to rehabilitate or to improve sporting prowess. She still can’t believe how amazing the human body is, and relishes the infinite Pilates related learning experience.
Susan Faure
After years of suffering with back pain Susan turned to Pilates as a last resort in 2010. “I started attending weekly studio classes in London and finally found a way to reduce the pain, build strength and mobility. During this time I started to research the Pilates exercises, and this led to my interest in teaching”.
“In 2016 I started my training with Allison Swan and qualified as a YMCA L3 Pilates Matwork Instructor. The course has opened up my interest in using Pilates and other movement concepts for rehabilitation and general exercise. I like the fact that Pilates is adaptable and accessible to all. I also enjoy discovering new ways to keep not only myself, but also those I teach motivated very rewarding. Learning does not stop once qualified and this makes it an exciting career”.
Leo
Our Pilates Pooch
You may have met Leo at the studio already, he is normally behind the desk, however we wanted to let you know a little bit more about him.
Leo is a Bishon Frise, he is hypoallergenic and therefore does not shed and should not trigger any allergies. Leo is a little dog with a big personality and a bit moody at times. He likes mostly to sleep behind the reception desk. We are happy for you to approach him to say ‘hello’, he may also welcome you with a woof.