Caroline Hope-Hawkins

A keen rider when younger (that means I fell off a lot), and then a competitive rower whilst studying at Cambridge University (a very one-sided sport), I have always liked to keep fit and active but back pain seemed to follow me around. I finally went to a Pilates class after much persuasion from my chiropractor. I had always hoped that the chiropractor or other professionals could ‘fix’ my pain for me; that it was not something I could do myself. Does that sound familiar? Only when I took responsibility for my own body did I realise that it was up to me to fix myself by committing to a regular Pilates practice, and I have never looked back. I'm now passionate about helping others feel the transformative of Pilates in their own bodies, so that they can remain fit and strong well into old age.