For much of my adult life, I lived with constant, debilitating lower back pain. My daily routine revolved around managing the pain with painkillers and ice packs, yet nothing seemed to bring relief. The condition worsened until, one day, I became temporarily paralyzed. The diagnosis led to emergency spinal fusion surgery—a major operation that left me in a body brace and on crutches, with months of hydrotherapy and rehabilitation ahead.
During my recovery, I was introduced to Pilates by an incredible NHS physiotherapist named Dan. I had no idea at the time how profoundly this would transform my life. Over the next six years, I immersed myself in Pilates, attending weekly classes and incorporating its principles into my daily life. Not only did Pilates help me retrain my body to move correctly, but it also ignited a passion to share this life-changing practice with others. In 2007, I qualified as a Pilates instructor, and Power of Pilates was born.
As word of my teaching spread, my classes quickly filled up. Physiotherapists and osteopaths began referring their clients to me, and soon I was teaching people recovering from back, neck, shoulder, knee, and hip injuries. I also attracted athletes aiming to prevent injuries and improve core stability, as well as corporate clients requesting on-site Pilates classes.
Before long, I had outgrown the church halls where I started. It became clear that I needed a dedicated space to meet the growing demand. I found, designed, and renovated a beautiful studio in Lower Earley, Reading. With this new space, Power of Pilates took its next big step.
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to build a team of instructors who share my passion for Pilates and our vision for client care. Our team members specialize in areas like osteoporosis, osteopenia, arthritis, pre- and post-natal care, back pain, sports injuries, and rehabilitation. What sets us apart is our hands-on approach and commitment to treating each client as an individual, not just a number.
Power of Pilates has been teaching full-time for over 17 years, making us the longest-running and most established Pilates studio in Berkshire. We take pride in getting to know every client who walks through our doors. By combining expert Pilates knowledge with personal attention and tailored sessions, we deliver results that make a real difference.
When I first opened the studio, I was determined to offer a personal approach to Pilates, ensuring every client received individual attention. Each body is unique, and our sessions reflect that—wherever possible, we adapt to meet your specific needs. Many of our original clients from those early days are still with us today, a testament to the quality of care and instruction we provide.
At Power of Pilates, we provide:
Our main studio is located in Lower Earley, but we also offer mat classes in Wokingham and reformer Pilates in Finchampstead. Whether you're recovering from an injury, looking to improve your fitness, or simply curious about Pilates, 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.
