Eloïse Mayall

My Pilates journey began at university, when a physiotherapist suggested it might help with my posture and the stress migraines I was experiencing. He was right. Pilates quickly became my weekly anchor — a place to breathe, move and reset — and I stayed committed to classes for the next ten years.

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In 2014, I decided to take the leap and train as a Pilates instructor. I began by teaching mat classes, then gradually expanded my qualifications to include reformer, cadillac, tower and wunda chair Pilates. Over the years, I taught in several local studios as a self‑employed instructor, gaining experience with a wide range of clients and movement needs. Alongside this, I qualified as a Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist in 2016, which deepened my understanding of anatomy, injury patterns and functional movement. This combination of skills shaped my interest in Pilates as both prehab and rehab — a way to help people move better, feel stronger and stay active for as long as possible.

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Taking over Barefoot Flow Pilates Studio in 2024 was an opportunity I couldn’t resist. The studio allows me to teach in all the ways I love: group classes, private sessions, mat, reformer and mixed apparatus. I enjoy offering clear, technique‑focused classes with variations for every ability, and I keep a close eye on each client so they always feel supported and able to succeed. There’s something special about watching a movement “click” for someone — whether it’s their first roll‑up or a small shift in alignment that changes everything.

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Outside the studio, I’m happiest walking in the countryside, reading, cooking and getting back into swimming. Pilates remains the thread that ties everything together: a method that continues to challenge, support and inspire me, and one I’m proud to share with the Barefoot Flow community.