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About

​Hi! I’m Ashlea, a certified classical Pilates instructor and former professional dancer with a passion for helping people feel stronger, healthier, and more connected through movement. Originally from Sydney Australia and now based in London, I combine extensive Pilates training with a lifelong love of movement to create transformative and approachable wellness experiences.

My journey with Pilates began during rehabilitation from a spinal stress fracture. I quickly discovered how powerful Pilates could be, not only in supporting my dance career and injury, but in improving overall wellbeing. After my very first session, I knew I wanted to become an instructor and share Joseph Pilates’ method far and wide to help others.. and that's just what I did!

In 2017, I completed a 600 hour full comprehensive teacher training with Authentic Pilates Education International before moving to London in 2019 to continue the advanced component of my training at Exhale Pilates London.

My teaching style is calm, attentive, and detail-focused, designed to help you build strength, confidence, and body awareness in a supportive environment. Drawing from my dance background, my sessions combine precision with fluidity, creating classes that are both effective and enjoyable.

 

Alongside teaching, I’m also the founder of Élan Wellbeing, a Wellness hub creating intentional experiences across curated programs, studio sessions, instructor education, events, and wellness consultancy.

With a combined social media community of over 200,000, I’m passionate about making Pilates and wellness accessible to a wider audience. Through both online and in-person spaces, my goal is to help people move better, feel stronger, and develop a more balanced connection with their body and mind.

You can work with me in a variety of ways, through my online Pilates platform, The Pilates With Ashlea App, immersive wellness retreats abroad, brand and corporate wellness events, private 1:1 reformer sessions at my Soho studio, At-home sessions, corporate, and Group mat classes across London.

I look forward to welcoming you to a class or event soon!

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See you on the mat,

Ashlea

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATES

 

• Authentic Pilates Education International: 600+ hours full comprehensive classical Pilates certification. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced level practical, written, and anatomy.

 

Apparatus: Matwork, Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Pedi Pole, Spine Corrector, Electric / High Chair, Ladder Barrel, Magic Circle & Small Props.
 

•  Mama's Pilates: Supporting Prenatal and Postnatal clients. The Thoughtful Body™ Pregnancy and Postnatal Postgraduate Qualification.

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• Polestar Pilates: The six principles of Pilates online course.

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