The Team

Laura Heda

My Pilates journey officially started in 2017 however previous to this I had been unknowingly taking part in exercises and classes that were inspired by the discipline.

Having danced since the age of 3 I have always had a passion for movement and the benefits it brings to the mind, body and soul. I originally trained in Pilates to further my anatomical understanding of how the body moved, and have applied this knowledge in teaching Ballet and Contemporary Dance. At the same time my dance training has enabled me to have a good eye for Pilates technique, so be rest assured in my class I will make sure you are performing exercises as safely as possible whilst promoting the appearance of an elegant and effortless execution! I like to incorporate humour, metaphors and imagery in my class, as well as focusing on what your body and mind can achieve with a little ‘encouragement’. I cater for all abilities, ages and confidence levels. My lovely Monday night class are the dream team – do come and join us 6:45pm at The Chapel, Royal Victora Country Park.

Nina Privett

I qualified to teach Pilates with Marie-Claire and YBFIT Training in 2019 but I have a long history of exercise participation, with activities ranging from Aerial Silks and Hoop to Ballroom Dancing and Yoga. I have done many years of Pilates and as such, have lots experience learning from a wide range of teachers. I like to bring all my experiences to my class choreography and I aim to deliver overall body conditioning, in a calm but fun environment. I currently teach the ONLINE Weds 7pm class, so no need to even leave the house to attend!

In 2020 (despite EVERYTHING) I also managed passed my Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga with Marie-Claire and YBFIT Training and hope to be teaching my own classes very soon but for now, I am helping out by covering classes for other instructors. I am fully Qualified in Ante and Post Natal Exercise and am happy to include pregnancy and post-pregnancy in my classes. If you have concerns, please contact me through the website using my name as the subject.

Suzanne Pilcher

Suzanne has been a huge fan of Pilates for 15 years, dedicating herself to reformer training every week before she finally took the plunge in 2021 to undertake her underpinning Level 3 Pilates matwork qualification with Marie-Claire and YBFIT Training.

She is just about to start her reformer training and complete her metamorphosis from ‘enthusiastic practitioner’ to ‘highly trained professional’. Suze will be offering group classes in the Winchester area and supporting TMS with reformer cover, as well as hopefully taking some private clients in the Winchester area as well. We are delighted to have Suzanne with us and look forward to the future possibilities for the Team as a whole.

Faye Davey

I initially trained as a ballet dancer and performer but I turned my hand to Sports Massage and Teaching Pilates about 10 years ago. I trained with Marie-Claire in Pilates and have been teaching ever since, whilst raising my 2 awesome kids.

I am a new but very keen runner and often enter extreme endurance events like the Peak District marathon and I also love to dance socially; mainly Ceroc.

My classes will challenge your precision and strength whilst remaining empathic towards individual need and restriction.

Faye is having a short break from teaching for TMS until early 2025.

Use the contact form to enquire.

Deanna White

When I first moved to Southampton, I was looking for something to get me out of the office of a lunchtime… I found a Pilates studio around the corner and went to that, not really knowing what it was, but I loved it immediately; the HUGE sense of accomplishment after each class is real! I was encouraged to train as a Pilates teacher with Marie-Claire at Fitt, because of my enthusiasm for it; so I did!

I’ve been qualified for eight years now; I regard Pilates as my absolute favourite hobby and teach evenings as I still sit down all day in an office, even MORE reason to do lots of lovely Pilates!

Over the years I have attended further teacher training, taken numerous courses/workshops, and have qualified further in Adapting Exercise for Ante Natal and Post Natal Clients, and Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People.

John Hoy

Hi my name is John Hoy. I am a retired Regional Bank Manager. I was born in Essex and mostly worked in London before retiring to Southampton. I am a keen runner having an Essex County Medal for cross country running and 5 London Marathon medals including one from the first event in 1981. However,my running is now restricted to 5ks in order to protect my knees. I also cycle, dance Modern Jive and Argentine Tango, water ski and, of course, practice Pilates!

Last year a Pilates teacher did not turn up and I took the class. Having enjoyed the experience I decided to become a qualified Pilates Instructor and that,I have now achieved.

Pilates keeps you supple and strong and is the perfect partner for any athlete, warding off injuries – particularly important for veteran athletes. That is not to say that it is not good for the less active, quite the contrary, and I have a particular goal of encouraging more men to take up Pilates in order to, at least maintain, if not improve, muscular strength and suppleness, together with bone density. There are, of course many other advantages and the men (beginners) that I have taught to date have told me just how much better they feel in themselves after a 6 week course.

I will be popping in and out of classes to provide cover support to the TMS Team where I can and look forward to meeting you all then.

Ann-Maree Purnell

I started my Pilates journey because my lower back ached constantly, so I went along to my first class. I felt very anxious that I may not be strong or flexible enough to keep up with the others. Sound familiar?

I soon relaxed as I became hooked on Pilates and the way it made my body feel after each class. Roll on a couple of years and I felt that I wanted to help others to achieve the same strength and flexibility that I now had, so I went on to qualify as a Pilates teacher in 2012 with Marie-Claire at Fitt.

I incorporate mindfulness and relaxation into every Pilates session as the two practices complement each other well and therefore I do not teach with music as this can distract you from the session.

In 2016 All-Mobile Pilates was voted ‘Best Pilates Instructor’ for Southampton by Move GB clients and were runners up in the Muddy Stiletto awards for ‘Best Pilates Instructor 2017’. In 2021 All-Mobile Pilates was voted best Mobile Pilates Instructor for Hampshire and again in 2023 by Prestige awards.

Join Ann-Maree on Wednesday mornings at JD Studios in Sholing at 9:30am.

Mandie Webb

Mandie has been a prolific fitness professional in Southampton for many years, teaching everything from Zumba to Body Balance, Pilates, Yoga and Pump. She has a reputation for bringing just the right kind of energy to any session that she is delivering and we are so happy that she is teaching Yoga on a Monday night for TMS in The Chapel.

Tara Stoyles

Tara is our INVALUABLE VA. She keeps our attendance registers and payment records up to date.

Tara is conscientious and highly organised administration specialist, with a wide range of skills and experience in both the public and private sector.

Before going it alone, she had a long administrative career in the NHS starting as a secretary working my way up to Management. The experience I gained in an office environment included minute taking, audio typing, data entry/ analysis and presentations. As a manager I secured valuable skills in event coordination, recruitment, training and finance.

She was also been actively involved in starting her husbands’ business, and was responsible for creating a bespoke invoicing and electronic filing system, engaging social media marketing and website creation.