Welcome to
Embodied Pilates
A dedicated Pilates studio in BS16, Bristol specialising in Beginner, Reformer & Private 1:1 sessions
At Embodied Pilates, we help you move better, feel stronger, and truly connect with your body.
Our sessions are tailored to you—whether you're recovering from an injury, new to Pilates, or an experienced mover looking to deepen your practice.
More than just exercise, Pilates builds strength, confidence, and resilience in a supportive space with expert guidance. Leaving you feeling energised, focused, and in tune with your body—so you can move through life with ease and joy.
Let’s unlock your full potential together, helping you feel at home in your body and embrace life with confidence.
Ready to get started? Book a session today and experience the difference for yourself!
What We Offer
Private 1:1 Pilates Sessions
Our private sessions are designed just for you—whether you're new to Pilates, recovering from an injury, or looking for specialised rehab.
Using the reformer and equipment, we’ll build a strong foundation that supports your body and goals.
Together, we’ll create a personalised plan to help you move with ease, feel stronger, and gain confidence in your body.
With expert guidance, you'll build resilience and develop a deeper connection to how you move and feel every day.
Reformer Pilates
Experience a dynamic, full-body Reformer Pilates workout. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, each session is tailored to your level, helping you build strength, flexibility, and coordination.
With a focus on core stability, balance, and posture, you'll move better, feel stronger, and reconnect with your body in a whole new way.
Beginner Pilates
Pilates is for everyone, and if you're just starting out, you're in the right place! Our relaxed, welcoming sessions help you build strength, improve balance, and feel more confident in your movement.
With a focus on alignment, balance, and technique, these sessions are perfect if you prefer a slower pace and extra guidance as you learn the fundamentals.
Pilates for Pain, Injury & Rehab
If you're recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition, you're not alone—we're here to support you. Pilates offers a gentle yet powerful way to regain strength, confidence, and control over your body.
With personalised sessions designed around your needs, we'll help you build resilience, ease discomfort, and reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe and empowering.
Pilates for Athletes & Sports
Pilates plays a crucial role in helping athletes stay strong, agile, and injury-free—whether you’re a runner, footballer, golfer, or part of a team sport like rugby. We work closely with athletes of all levels, including Bristol’s Premiership Rugby team, to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and support recovery.
We also offer pre-season training to build resilience, as well restorative sessions before game days, ensuring you feel prepared, balanced, and ready to perform at your best.
Getting started
Are you new to Pilates?
Are you new to Pilates or feeling nervous and unsure about where to start? Beginner Pilates with the reformer equipment is the perfect solution. It provides a safe and supportive environment for beginners to work through all the fundamentals of movement.
Book your initial session here or find out more here
Needing support with Rehabilitation & Injury?
Are you in need of rehabilitation and injury support? Whether you're recovering from surgery, injury, or have complex needs such as post-cancer treatment or neurological conditions, I’m here to help. you can find out more here or if you prefer, schedule a call to speak with me directly to discuss your needs here
Are you living with Chronic Pain?
Dealing with injury, chronic pain, or ongoing health conditions like long COVID, POTS, or autoimmune diseases? Find out more here or schedule a call to discuss your needs further here
Unsure of where to start?
Contact me to discuss your specific needs and to get started! here
Working through a sports Injury or looking to improve overall Performance?
Whether your dealing with an ongoing sports injury or looking for Pre-season training support, or wanting to improve overall performance in elite and professional sports? Find out more here or schedule a call with me to discuss further here.
Testimonials
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Whilst staying in Bristol for a couple of weeks, I completed 5 sessions with Rachel.
My goals were to reintroduce myself to pilates, and increase confidence and also provide an outlet for self care during an extremely stressful time.
Rachel is a wonderful teacher! She is very personable, and caring, and extremely knowledgeable. Other pilates teachers I have worked with have skimmed over instructions, but Rachel was very detailed in instruction of exercises and in explaining how the body works during that exercise and why it is beneficial.
After my first session, I felt like I had grown 3 inches. By the end of the last session I felt like a new person. Thank you so much Rachel! I will plan to continue with Pilates in my own hometown.
Melaine
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I sought Rachel’s help as I was concerned about my posture and a lot of pain I was having when I was spending a lot of time at my desk.
Within a few short weeks, my whole body is straighter, my pain has gone, I’m stronger and more flexible and I actually can’t believe the difference it’s made!
Rachel’s knowledge and expertise is incredibly impressive and her focus and care is second to none. I’ve now built this type of Pilates into my life and will continue to develop this practice under Rachel’s guidance. To say I’m impressed is an understatement! Amazing stuff!!!
Elaine
