- Who We Are | Pilates HQ, Islington

Who We Are

Welcome to Pilates HQ. I am very excited to share the benefits of our reformer pilates classes and studio with you. I wanted to create an enjoyable place to exercise: where you can get a heart pumping and core-focussed workout in a space filled with natural light – with great trainers! I hope you enjoy reaching your fitness goals at Pilates HQ!

Tasnim Bokhary, Founder of Pilates HQ

Our Trainers

Diane

A personal trainer and sports therapist with a passion for triathlon Diane discovered Pilates in 2001. Finding many benefits to compliment endurance training and prevent injuries she made Pilates a part of her lifestyle. After several years of practicing mat work and using studio equipment Diane qualified as a comprehensive instructor with Balanced Body University, London. Believing that Pilates practice can benefit everyone - from the serious athlete and sports enthusiast to the new mum, she enjoys working with a wide range of clientele to improve performance, posture and body awareness. Diane likes everyone to take something from her classes, transferring new skills to everyday life and functional movement.

Roland

Originally from a personal training background, Roland was first introduced to the benefits of Pilates after sustaining an injury. Intrigued by its rehabilitative benefits, he enrolled and completed full Pilates instructor certification with Polestar in the UK. Roland is passionate about Pilates and tries to bring out the best in all his clients – his dynamic classes provide a great workout while making you feel longer and leaner.

Georgette

Originally a dancer, Georgette has 18 years of fitness instructing experience, 8 of which she specialised in the Stott Pilates method. She holds a Stott Pilates level 2 Advanced Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac Barrels and Chairs Instructor qualification and specialises in Injuries and Special Populations (ISP) and Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer. Georgette is always impressed by the positive results she has had using the Stott method to treat clients particularly those suffering with low back pain, and postural issues such as Scoliosis. She also specialises in Pre and Post natal exercise and has had much success with rehabilitating clients particularly those that have had c-sections. Georgette continually attends workshops and courses in order to stay current. Her excellent communication skills, inspirational style of teaching and infectious enthusiasm makes her a joy to work out with!

Emma

Emma is passionate about Pilates and is committed to helping clients create fitter, healthier lifestyles. She received her Pilates qualification with Stott in 2008 and for the past 15 years has developed her knowledge and understanding of movement, kinesiology and biomechanics, all of which she loves to combine to create functional, challenging and rewarding classes. Ever the student Emma is always learning and committed to furthering her studies of Pilates, movement and fitness. She has also recently completed her BSc (Hons) degree in Exercise science.

Vilma

Vilma has been active her whole life and sport is her passion: she was a professional dancer, swims competitively, ice skates and plays basketball and volleyball. A certified personal trainer, barre instructor, qualified nutritionist, kinesiology degree graduate, basketball and volleyball player, ice skater, former competitive swimmer and ex professional dancer, Vilma has been active her whole life and her passion is health and fitness. Always seeking to learn she received her in house reformer Pilates qualification in London in 2018 and her Stott certification on all Pilates equipment (reformer, cadillac, chair, barrel) in 2021 in Dubai. Vilma has been teaching reformer Pilates classes for the last 5 years and loves to teach dynamic and energising classes that challenge her clients to go beyond their comfort zone to achieve their goals!

Lizzie

Lizzie is a professional dance artist and creative from Manchester. She was introduced to Pilates as part of her dance training and seeing its amazing benefits to mind and body she pursued and completed her Mat Pilates and Reformer qualifications. Lizzie draws influence for her classes from her experience as a dancer and personal movement practice which she combines with Pilates exercises to strengthen the body. Lizzie loves to teach a challenging, energising and enjoyable class with lots of options so clients can go at their own individual pace.

Freya

Freya has always loved movement and is a contemporary and ballet dancer, qualified Yoga instructor and Reformer Pilates instructor. Through her training and experience gained from teaching, she has developed a deep understanding of body mechanics, alignment and the benefits of mindful movement. Freya loves to teach a dynamic, fun and light-hearted class that combines classical and contemporary Pilates exercises with weight training to build core strength, stability and agility as well as giving clients a challenging full body workout.

Louise

Coming from an athletic background and a lifelong passion for fitness, Louise brings a strong, dynamic approach to every Reformer Pilates class. She first discovered Pilates through mat work, and quickly fell in love with the way it complemented her cardio and strength training. That enthusiasm grew into a deeper commitment as she transitioned into Reformer Pilates, combining her love for movement with a focus on control, power, flow and results. Louise’s classes are designed to be physically challenging, energising, and fun — she’ll encourage and support you to challenge yourself while keeping the experience enjoyable and rewarding. You’ll feel stronger, more connected, and see your progress with every session.

Rony

Rony is a BASI certified Pilates instructor with extensive experience working with men and women of all ages. She is passionate about teaching Pilates and the transformation it can bring to everyone’s body and mind. In her sessions she focuses on body awareness, precision and controlled movements while keeping the energy and flow throughout the class.

4th floor, 17 Islington High St
London N1 9LQ
0207 812 1132