Our pilates instructors

We’re delighted to introduce our team of certified Pilates instructors, each bringing a wealth of experience and a personalized approach to every session. Passionate about helping you achieve your fitness goals, our instructors are skilled in tailoring classes to suit all levels, from beginners discovering Pilates for the first time to seasoned practitioners looking to deepen their practice. With a focus on your individual needs, they create a welcoming and supportive environment where you can build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance your overall well-being. Take a moment to get to know the instructors who will guide you on your Pilates journey, and discover the expertise and dedication they bring to every class.

Amber Hockridge

Hello and welcome to Hygeia Pilates and Wellness!

I am so unbelievably proud of this space that I have created. To me this is more than just a Pilates and Wellness studio. It is your escapism, a switch off from the chaos and simply
‘time for you’.

I am a lover of wellness and movement and the biggest believer in daily movement impacting your every day life.

I am a proud certified instructor with Body Control Pilates and continue my training every year with different courses to progress my learning as an instructor.

I am excited to welcome you into this space!

See you on the mat! x

Alex Trotter

Hi! My name is Alex, I am so excited to be joining the Hygiea team!

I am a certified APPI Pilates instructor, LYT Yoga® teacher, & Physiotherapist specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation.

I am a lover of movement & am passionate about teaching people of all abilities how to move better for optimal health, wellness & happiness. I believe that everybody should be able to enjoy freedom of movement, & love the strength, mobility & adaptability that Pilates & Yoga offer. Most importantly the chance to forget the stresses of the day, & do something just for you.

I teach mindful, yet playful & creative classes for all abilities, underpinned by my knowledge of the body to ensure a safe and adaptable practice to suit each individual.

I can't wait to move with you x

Ella McKnight

Hello I’m Ella and I am very excited to be teaching my very special Restorative Yoga class at Hygeia!

Yoga has played a huge part in my life in the last 10 years. Starting as a way to help improve my mental wellbeing after a period of struggle. Has now developed into a deep love of the practice and has been my job for the last 5 years.

I have a Level 3 Yoga Qualification with the Yoga Alliance. My biggest belief within my teaching is that movement should be wonderfully mindful in combination with breathwork; it plays an essential part to improving your overall wellbeing. Big, active, strong postures are amazing but not always for everyone, so my aim is to make you feel safe, comfortable
and relaxed in my classes.

Ellie Newman

I'm Ellie, mum of 3 and founder of New Health Physio, based at Glendon Lodge Farm next door to Hygeia. I have 10 years experience as a Physiotherapist, and specialise in Women's Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. One of my passions is improving education and healthcare during pregnancy and the postnatal period, so I'm thrilled to be
teaming up with Amber for her antenatal Pilates classes.

Bringing my clinical expertise and personal knowledge and experiences of the local maternity services, I'll be joining Hygeia Pilates for a monthly class where you'll find me:
• Teaching Physio-led APPI Pilates
• Talking all things pelvic floor
• Thinking about ways to prepare your body for labour and the postnatal period

We'll also be covering topics such as Pelvic Girdle Pain during pregnancy, and the benefits of seeing a Pelvic Health Physio for your postnatal review and rehabilitation (NHS or a Mummy MOT Practitioner, like me!)

I can't wait to meet you all!

Marta Rodriguez

Hola, I'm Marta and I can’t wait to be joining the Hygeia team!

I am a certified APPI Pilates Instructor and I am extremely excited to start this journey with all of you.

As an Emergency Nurse Practitioner, my pilates style is similar to my work life... SPICY!
I welcome you all to my power class... not for the fainthearted!

Lots of love to you all.

See you on the mat! X