Emma

The Revive Studio yoga icon

Our passionate Pilates instructor

Emma's personal journey through recovery, resilience, and movement brings a thoughtful and compassionate energy to every class she teaches.

Emma is a PhD doctorate and works full-time in sustainability, but she is also dedicated to helping others discover the life-changing benefits of Pilates- something she experienced firsthand after a serious riding accident left her with a back injury, limited mobility, and chronic pain.

After extensive physiotherapy and surgery, Emma was encouraged to try Pilates as part of her recovery. What began as rehabilitation soon became transformational. Pilates not only helped her become pain-free, but also gave her the strength and confidence to return to exercise and embrace adventure once again.

Since then, Emma has taken on incredible experiences including canoeing on the Amazon, trekking the Annapurna Trail, and husky dog sledding in Sweden — all made possible through rebuilding strength, mobility, and trust in her body.

Today, alongside the demands of a busy career spent largely at a computer, regular Pilates continues to play an essential role in helping her stay active, pain-free, and mentally balanced. Training in Mat and Reformer Pilates further deepened her understanding of mindful movement, posture, and everyday wellbeing, while also giving her valuable tools to manage the pressures of modern life.

Emma brings warmth, empathy, and genuine care into every session, always recognising that every body is different and that movement should feel supportive, empowering, and accessible to all. Her goal is to help every client get the most from their practice while creating a welcoming environment where people feel comfortable, encouraged, and confident in their own journey.

What Our Clients Say
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I absolutely love my Pilates reformer class each week.

Lisa Bagwell

I’ve been doing Pilates with Laura for over 15 years, and I honestly can’t imagine being without her classes.

Katie Matthews

Such a fun first class! I attended my first fitness class at Revive Fitness with my friend today, and we had such a blast! Laura is amazing – so full of energy, funny, and really keeps everyone motivated throughout the session.

Camille Harman

I love going to Revive Reformer Pilates every Tuesday night with Laura.

Lisa Kingdon

Laura is an incredible instructor, she is really kind, enthusiastic and encouraging.

Leanna Heavey