Testimonials

Maria is a fantastic Pilates instructor and I highly recommend her. I first started working with Maria in March 2013, having suffered a stress fracture in my hip in 2011 which various treatments had failed to resolve, and haven’t looked back since. As well as resolving the problems I had caused by my injury, I have become so much stronger and more flexible as a result of working with Maria over the years. Maria is extremely knowledgeable about the body and Pilates and seems to have eyes in the back of her head to spot if you need a tweak to your technique or alignment! We did our sessions over video during Covid and even then she was all seeing! Maria is also very friendly and approachable. I look forward to our weekly sessions as I know I always come out of them having worked hard but feeling like I have been stretched out and oiled. If you are thinking of giving Pilates a go or trying a new instructor then I definitely recommend seeing Maria.

I first came to Maria in March 2023 with various back problems and it was apparent right from my initial enquiry that she was extremely professional, competent and efficient and that I had found the right person to help me. I was a little apprehensive at first, not only because I had been suffering with back pain and didn’t want to risk making it worse, but also because I had never done anything like Pilates before, it was a little daunting, however Maria’s kind, friendly and understanding manner instantly reassured me. During my first session, Maria’s expert knowledge, vast experience and high level of extensive training was immediately obvious and so I had instant trust in her. Each session is fully customised to my ability, body and any specific areas of concern at that time and with a gentle, patient and flexible approach, Maria continues to help me immensely, improving my pain, strength, confidence and general well-being. I honestly could not have hoped for a better Pilates instructor and rehabilitation expert than Maria and I highly recommend her.

I have attended 1:1 Pilates sessions with Maria for the past 6 years. When I first arrived I had chronic pain in my lower back which was exasperated by working at a computer most days of the week. She has diligently worked with me showing great care and knowledge to the point where most of the time I am now pain free and able to enjoy life to the full. I look forward to my class every week and Maria manages to keep them interesting and challenging even after 6 years. She is a true gem and I will be forever grateful to her for such dedication as a skilled Pilates practitioner who is an expert in her field.

We cannot recommend Maria highly enough!. Even though we are 12 years older than when we first started Pilates with Maria we have witnessed our bodies becoming stronger and more flexible and we are more thoughtful and aware of the ways we use our bodies in daily life. Maria is highly knowledgeable, calm, capable and her gentle but effective methods encourage us to go beyond what we we think is achievable. Even though we have moved away from Hertfordshire, we still prefer our weekly online classes (with studio Reformer sessions when we can) with her, rather than training with anyone else.

Jill and I have been going to Pilates with Maria for over 10 years. Maria is a wonderful teacher; patient, understanding and kind. We have progressed from complete novices to being comfortable with some advanced moves under Maria's expert tuition. I suffer from lower back problems, and the weekly Pilates sessions have really helped me. I would thoroughly recommend Maria to anyone wanting to start or to continue Pilates.

I first visited Maria in 2017. I had been diagnosed with a slipped disc and other degenerative back problems. Despite physiotherapy I was still in pain. After just a few sessions I was relatively pain free. I'm now far stronger and more flexible. At the beginning of each session, Maria will always ask how your body is and occasionally my knees play up and we will concentrate on them for that session. I still occasionally get back pain but Maria has provided an exercise schedule for use at home and has videos on her website for use between sessions. Thoroughly enjoy my sessions.

I would 100% recommend Maria. She has been teaching me for two years. Maria is ultra patient, kind and gentle. She has never been unable to deal with any ‘issue’ I have presented her with!

Maria is interested, sympathetic, enthusiastic, very knowledgeable without being in the least superior, good sense of humour and always incredibly encouraging. We look forward to our sessions enormously and always enjoy them.

Pilates was recommended to me by my riding instructor some time ago to help improve on my riding posture and strengthen my core structure. It took me a while to do something about it and then one day I saw Maria’s advertisement. In January 2012, I took the plunge and can only say I regret not acting sooner. I attend a weekly mat class and have had some one-to-one reformer sessions – As a result I no longer have lower back pain and my riding position has improved. I can’t thank Maria enough, she is patient, understanding and very knowledgeable. Every session is a different routine that leaves me rewarded and relaxed.

Maria has been my Pilates matwork teacher for the past six years on a one-to-one basis. She is professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Maria always ensures that I am doing the exercises correctly, makes the sessions varied and pushes me to challenge myself and reach my full potential. I find her encouraging, supportive, patient and motivating. Pilates with Maria has strengthened my inner core, increased my overall muscle tone and strength and has improved my posture and flexibility. I would highly recommend Maria as a Pilates teacher.

I have found the Pilates classes a tremendous boost to my overall physical fitness. I have suffered from back problems for over 25 years and since starting Pilates I have found that my back aches far less and I am able to stand for longer than I could a short while ago. Maria is an excellent teacher whose quiet reassuring manner and encouraging presence makes the build up to a strenuous session very enjoyable.

I’ve been a client for many years and love the classes and the one to one sessions.  Maria has a wealth of knowledge and has helped me through a number of foot related injuries. I would highly recommend her.

I first contacted Maria in 2011 when I was suffering from pain and stiffness in my hips. I didn’t know what to expect from Pilates, but Maria put me at ease straight away with her relaxed, friendly approach. Maria took time to understand how my body moved and the areas that needed work. I was impressed with the way Maria listened to me and was able to build on what I had told her. I then began mat classes and one-to-one sessions on the reformer. The reformer machine looked a bit scary at first but Maria introduced me gently! Within a few weeks my confidence had grown on the reformer and I found myself progressing well. The mat classes and Reformer sessions compliment each other excellently and I now go to a mat class and a one-to-one Reformer session weekly. My hip pain has reduced dramatically since I started training with Maria. My general strength and flexibility has improved tremendously, and the changes in my posture and muscle tone are visible. I highly recommend Pilates with Maria, both on the reformer and in the mat classes as a fun and effective way to improve your body and your confidence.

I felt unfit and it affected my self-esteem but I didn’t have time the time/motivation to join a gym, knowing that I’m not much of a sports person. I found Maria’s website and I figured a weekly class would be perfect. After just three classes it already felt like my body was waking up. I was aware of a better posture and a general happiness for doing something for my body. After six classes I started to see and feel that my body is strengthening and shaping up, it really feels good to stretch and work into every muscle and the (positive) mental effects of that are priceless. I never thought I’d see results that quickly. Maria is an excellent teacher: She’s easy going and has a lovely personality. She starts by listening and informing about the body of each individual and then tailors exercises accordingly. Every class feels very personal. The exercises are a great balance between gentleness and intensity, but because of her knowledge of the body I haven’t had stiff/sore muscles once. Joseph Pilates was right: “The whole world should be doing my exercises. They’d be happier”. I highly recommend anyone to join, today!!