My journey with Pilates began out of necessity. After enduring years of debilitating lower back pain, I faced a life-altering moment when I experienced temporary paralysis. An emergency spinal fusion became imperative, ushering in a challenging period of rehabilitation involving a body brace, crutches, and extensive hydrotherapy.
During my recovery, I was introduced to Pilates by an exceptional NHS physiotherapist named Dan. This introduction marked a turning point in my life. Over the next six years, I immersed myself in Pilates, attending weekly classes and integrating its principles into my daily routine. This practice not only facilitated my physical recovery but also ignited a passion to share its transformative benefits with others. In 2007, I became a certified Pilates instructor, and Power of Pilates was born.
What began in local church halls quickly expanded as word spread about the effectiveness of our classes. Referrals from physiotherapists, osteopaths, athletes, and corporate clients led to a growing demand that outpaced our initial venues. Recognizing the need for a dedicated space, I established our fully equipped studio in Lower Earley, Reading, designed to provide an optimal environment for our clients.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of assembling a team of instructors who share my commitment to personalized care and excellence. Each brings expertise in areas such as osteoporosis, arthritis, pre- and post-natal care, back pain, sports injuries, and rehabilitation. Our collective approach emphasizes individualized attention, ensuring that every client feels seen, supported, and empowered.
We are proud to be one of only four studios in the UK approved as a BASI Pilates host studio. This prestigious designation reflects our adherence to stringent standards, including superior facilities, comprehensive equipment, and alignment with BASI's core principles of quality, care, and dedication. Hosting BASI instructor training courses allows us to contribute to the development of future Pilates professionals.
With over 17 years of full-time teaching experience, Power of Pilates stands as the longest-running and most established Pilates studio in Berkshire. We offer:
Our services extend beyond Lower Earley, with mat classes available in Wokingham and reformer Pilates in Finchampstead. Whether you're recovering from an injury, seeking to improve your fitness, or exploring Pilates for the first time, we're here to support your journey every step of the way.
Results. Our aim is to get you results. We are a unique full time Pilates studio with over 20 years experience. The company is owned and run by Claire Roberts a Pilates expert and her knowledge flows through the studio. This expertise has helped thousands of clients achieve their fitness goals in Berkshire for almost 2 decades.
We are a client focused Pilates studio. We want to make our clients stronger and more confident in their bodies using Pilates as a tool to get clients the results they want.
Our studio in Lower Earley, Reading has been open for over 16 years and we have been teaching Pilates for over 17 years. We still have many of the same customers that started with us 17 years ago! How many companies can say that?
We take a personal approach to Pilates. We get to know our clients. We have instructors with a wide range of qualifications but all share the values of being customer focused, friendly and results driven. Expect to work hard in a super friendly environment.
No! We only offer Pilates. We are a full time Pilates studio - 100% Pilates specialists.
