What Clients are saying

I didn't believe it would be possible to achieve this much over Zoom!

My neck hurt, my shoulders were tense, my posture slumped and all that effort I had put in was wasted. I was sceptical that we could recreate a proper Pilates session over Zoom without the reformer, the chair, the barrel and the other objects of torture, but I was amazed at how hard I worked over the hour.

Two sessions later and I am sitting taller, walking properly and feeling my core engage again. Equipped with just a towel, Susannah could direct me to work all parts of my body in a surprisingly similar way to the studio. Add in a strap/yoga band and/or a magic circle and we are well underway to me escaping the house in a much more similar shape as when I entered lockdown. I didn't believe it would be possible to achieve this much over Zoom!

Annabel

Introducing somatics has allowed my back to feel free and loose for the first time.

Susannah helped me understand my hypermobility and make simple adjustments to release tension and pain. Learning the basics, like how to walk correctly, made a huge difference. Introducing somatics has also allowed my back to feel free and loose for the first time. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has made such a difference!

Taylor

Working with Susannah has genuinely changed my life for the better.

I first went to see Susannah in 2023 because of ongoing problems with my knee following a skiing accident years earlier. I’d basically learnt to live with it — days of pain whenever it became inflamed and not really understanding why. It quickly became obvious that it wasn’t just my knee that needed help. After a few accidents and surgeries over the years, my body had developed all sorts of ways of compensating without me even realising it.

Susannah has really drilled into me the importance of listening to my body and noticing how much I tense and contract it in everyday life. She also introduced me to somatics, which has been amazing. It took me a while to really appreciate how important it could be, but now I try to do some every day. Until you try somatics with Susannah, you honestly don’t know what you’re missing. She is so knowledgeable and super wise, and seems to understand how everything connects. She’s helped me with stretching, strength work and biomechanics at the gym, as well as Pilates and somatics. She even taught me how to walk properly, which I’m embarrassed to say I clearly needed help with!

Whenever something starts hurting, she’ll problem-solve with me, work out what might be causing it and come up with a plan to help. She doesn’t just tell me what to do; she helps me understand why. She also has the patience of a saint! Some of her advice has taken time to sink in, and it’s still sinking in now. I feel so lucky to have met her and genuinely dread to think where I would be if I hadn’t.

She has now moved to Glasgow and I envy all her new patients up north! Sadly, I won’t be able to see her in person anymore, but I’ll definitely continue working with her over Zoom. She understands my body so well, and I know she’ll continue to guide me and share her wisdom with me going forward. I cannot recommend her enough. Everyone needs a Susannah in their life!

Wai

The benefits have been profound. Finding that connection between deep and thoughtful breathing together with the in-depth somatic movements has been literally life-changing.

My first meeting with Susannah was in April 2025. It was my introduction to Somatic Pilates, and where my life changed.

When I first arrived for my initial consultation, I was impressed with the in-depth assessment of both my medical history and current physical situation. I had no idea events that happened so long ago had played such a vital part in the way my body had developed over the years, creating significant coping mechanisms together with chronic pain and muscle tension. More recent episodes, such as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack), or mini stroke, had also increased the weakness on my left side.

Susannah explained thoroughly how she felt she would be able to help me slowly return my body to ‘normal’ functioning through the use of seemingly small movements. Small, significant movements with huge results. By relieving continuing muscle tension caused by my past and present injuries and medical conditions, together with the stress this caused, she has changed my posture and walking behaviours by reducing muscular pain. By re-educating my brain to acknowledge the differences within my own body, and showing me how precise movements can change and overturn these tensions, she has helped strengthen the weaker elements of my body.

Susannah has a holistic attitude and is always alert to any small changes that have happened. It is so evident that she cares; every session is warm and encouraging, and although sometimes hard work, you always feel better on the way out!

I practise as often as possible, if not daily then three or four times a week, and the benefits have been profound. Finding that connection between deep and thoughtful breathing together with the in-depth somatic movements has been literally life-changing.

I wish Susannah every success in her new venture. It is very much Glasgow’s gain and Buckinghamshire’s loss of an extremely knowledgeable and professional Pilates and Somatic Instructor.

Jenny Burton

I was so impressed by the knowledge, expertise and care given.

Had trauma to my shoulder and couldn’t move it. Susannah quickly diagnosed and treated the trauma and after 4 weeks my shoulder was back to full recovery. I was so impressed by the knowledge, expertise and care given.

Dr Edward Masheder

She gave me exercises and stretches that have solved a lot of physical issues and pain.

Susannah helped me so much. She gave me exercises and stretches that have solved a lot of physical issues and pain. I had knee pain, which affected all my movement, and a few years later pain in my feet. Both issues were solved due to the relatively simple adjustments and exercises that Susannah taught me.

Sara H

She's helped me understand how my body moves, and given me the tools to manage pain independently.

I first came to Susannah with shoulder and back pain – both quickly resolved through targeted somatic movements. She's helped me understand how my body moves, and given me the tools to manage pain independently. I'm still running, walking, and enjoying life comfortably. Highly recommended.

Harinder S

I didn't believe it would be possible to achieve this much over Zoom!

Annabel

…no matter what I feel beforehand, I always feel better after a session with her.

The best compliment I can pay Susannah is that, no matter what I feel beforehand, I always feel better after a session with her. Whilst she is the best Pilates teacher I have had, she is a lot more than that: her “whole body” knowledge has helped me with a variety of muscular and tendon issues, as well as helping me to understand my own body better. She is a positive, happy person and all the work-outs are fun as well as demanding. I would recommend her very highly.

John

My increased body and postural awareness made me so much better…

I’ve just got back from my week of camping. I hope that you were receiving all the blessings that I was sending you from that field! I was pain free for a lot of the time, and having the exercises (with a space I found that was reasonably level and private to do them in) meant that I was able to deal with the less comfortable times too. My increased body and postural awareness made me so much better at noticing potentially dangerous movements or positions, and making adjustments before I got into difficulties.

What you have helped me to achieve is really remarkable – I have been camping almost every summer for the best part of twenty years, and never have had such a pain-free time, whether it was during driving, packing and unpacking the car, putting up and taking down the tent, doing all the reaching, bending, etc necessary, sleeping on an inflatable mattress... the whole thing!!! That is an example of the difference that our lessons have made to me. Other experiences like the above come up all the time in my normal daily life too, but the camping is a particular victory! You are an incredibly patient, meticulous, and observant teacher. So very thorough in searching out exactly what seems to work best. I feel very lucky to have come across you!! Huge thanks.

Judith

My posture, core strength and flexibility have improved immeasurably…

Susannah has a passion for Pilates and this shines through in the enthusiasm and effort she puts into the classes. She has a real understanding of every part of the body and then finds the right exercises specifically tailored to accommodate any injuries you might have.

Susannah works incredibly hard, she clearly explains and demonstrates the exercises and has a wonderfully warm personality. Her classes are always fun as well as pushing you to work hard to get good results. My posture, core strength and flexibility have improved immeasurably since coming to Pilates classes with Susannah and I couldn’t wish for a better teacher.

Carol Hill

I’m rarely in pain now and feel stronger and more confident.

I came across Susannah by chance if I’m honest, but was told she was excellent so I thought I’d meet her. I was worried that she might be tempted to show me the door when we went through my history and problems. Susannah said she thought she could help and that was good enough for me. There’s an air of wisdom, experience, genuine caring and passion which resonates from her. I know that is vital for me if I’m going to develop a positive working relationship with someone. I’m starting from quite a low base and Susannah has been creative, patient and challenging, all at the same time.

What we do is a stretch for me, often literally, and is hard work but I really enjoy it. I’m rarely in pain now, am much more supple, flexible and feel stronger and more confident, especially around my core. I feel physically taller and a number of people including sports masseurs have noticed how my back is better than it has ever been whilst they have known me. I’m learning more about my body and how to listen to it, which Susannah is helping with. It is rare to come across someone with as much knowledge and expertise who is also accessible and fun. Susannah is obviously a master of her craft. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

John McDonough

It’s such a good investment in your body.

Susannah knows instinctively what exercise your body needs to keep it strong, flexible, fully mobile and pain free – she has a natural talent, and a caring disposition. I always feel very safe and well cared for when I am with Susannah. I would highly recommend working with her. It’s such a good investment in your body.

I have been doing Pilates with different Instructors for years and none of them have helped me as much as Susannah. Her methods are slightly different but so much better, hence I had to relearn a good number of the exercises with Susannah, but what a difference! They all seem to make much more sense to me. I am now never in any discomfort and my body is getting much stronger all the time.

Pippa Alexander

…an almost subtle form of therapy for my bad back.

Through the course of my training with you, I have come to understand Pilates in its best form: an almost subtle form of therapy, especially for my bad back. It's now become addictive, and I'm so glad I started training with you. My husband even says I should never give it up because it gives me such good shape!

Lena Pratt

Her enthusiasm is infectious and I look forward to my classes.

I really cannot speak highly enough about Susannah. Not only is she an excellent teacher, her interest in her students’ conditions and the research she carries out in order to provide the best teaching is admirable and much appreciated. Her enthusiasm is infectious and I look forward to my classes.

Patricia Fallan

She worked with me to prepare for my first operation and totally transformed me after it.

When I met Susannah I had just had my second child and was in desperate need of my first hip replacement. I had very weak core and leg muscles. She worked with me to prepare for my first operation and totally transformed me after it. By working with Susannah twice a week, I developed significant core strength, realigned my posture, lost all my baby weight getting a figure I didn’t think was possible.

My recuperation was fantastic and she helped me build up core and leg strength to prepare me for my second operation. This helped me dramatically shorten the recuperation time from 9 to 4 weeks. I’m walking without any limp at all and can finally chase after my small boys with confidence knowing I have the strength to hold myself properly. A huge thanks to Susannah who has been my rock throughout the whole experience. I sometimes find that my back aches after sitting at work for a few days. I used to worry that it would get worse but now I just think, oh it doesn’t matter, I’m seeing Susannah tomorrow, that’ll sort it.

Julie Clements

You made the rest of my day so much better!

You made the rest of my day so much better! It’s because you really give a lot in your sessions, and it is so clear that you care about your work (which is not so common these days) I can tell that you always put a lot of thought in to what we are going to work on, and you are very positive and uplifting, and I appreciate your work!

Dunya

From the first session with Susannah it was apparent her knowledge of the human body and it’s biomechanics was second to none.

I suffered with low-grade back ache and tension headaches for many years and was also starting to experience pain in my hips and legs, which was holding me back from the exercise I love. I decided to try one-to-one Pilates to see if it would help.

From my very first session, it was clear Susannah's knowledge of the human body and its biomechanics was second to none. After years of spending money on osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and even trying group Pilates classes, a simple postural assessment at my first appointment gave me more useful information than I had ever received from any other professional.

I was so excited and relieved to discover Intrinsic Pilates that when the Coronavirus lockdown hit I was seriously worried I would be unable to continue this revolutionary journey... Luckily for me, Susannah decided to continue her sessions from her studio at home via video-link. This worked amazingly well. With proper positioning of the screen she could assess my movements with accuracy, and I have made just as much progress from working this way as I would have done in the studio. In fact, for a busy mum with many other demands on my time, it has made it very accessible and therefore easier to invest in myself. Whatever your physical goals, I highly recommend Intrinsic Pilates. With remote sessions you can achieve them in the comfort of your own home. You will learn so much about your own body- the only way to effect permanent change and relief from bothersome symptoms.

Katie Hansard

She has made a colossal difference to my everyday life - all through Zoom!

I was overjoyed to see how well Zoom sessions worked with Susannah - a lot of what we do is not necessarily hands-on so it's quite easy for her to instruct me via video. She can see if I have my shoulders hunched, or my back arched when I shouldn't. And her endless knowledge of exercise, movement, and anatomy means she knows exactly what sort of mistakes to watch out for, and how to cue me for the perfect result. I can clearly see her whenever she demonstrates a new exercise, and she uses helpful analogies and imagery so that I can really isolate individual muscles. I have made enormous improvement in eliminating pain and increasing range of motion with Susannah and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She has made a colossal difference to my everyday life - all through Zoom!

Anne

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