I set up Barefoot Pilates in 2006 for my son, Nathan. He is also known as “Bear” and his footprints form the basis of the logo.

Before Nathan was born in 2005 I worked in medical research (I have a PhD in protein crystallography from St Andrews University and a degree in Biochemistry from Oxford University). I loved my job, but found that after Nathan was born I found I loved being with him even more, so decided to do something different.

I trained with Body Control, providers of comprehensive and well recognised Pilates teacher training courses. I use my scientific background to keep up with research into why Pilates works so well and try to incorporate the latest findings into my classes.

Body Control Pilates in South Cambridge