Welcome to Beyond the Reformer, the podcast where Pilates professionals and enthusiasts come together for thoughtful conversations, genuine insights, and inspiring stories. Join Nic every Monday morning to feel more connected, inspired, and empowered in your Pilates practice, teaching, and beyond…
Guided by first-generation teacher Lolita San Miguel, Joakim discovered how movement can shape not just stronger bodies, but stronger lives.
In this episode, Nic sits down with Joakim Valsinge, a former military instructor turned Pilates educator, at the stunning Pilates Gathering in Scotland.
Joakim shares how he first discovered Pilates not through pain or injury but through curiosity and vanity!
His early experience ...
Building a Pilates business that thrives across generations, grows through change, and keeps clients coming back for decades doesn’t happen by accident.
In this inspiring conversation, Nic meets the powerhouse mother–daughter duo behind EQ Pilates, who have combined passion, community, and classical integrity to build one of the UK’s most respected studios.
Nic speaks with Linda and Sarah, the founders of EQ Pilates, about ...
Outdated cues and generic fixes won’t create lasting mobility. Science-driven strategies will.
In this week’s episode of Beyond the Reformer, Nic is joined by Ava Rodriguez, also known as The Joint Whisperer.
Ava is the founder of Move Beyond with Ava and the Mobility Fitness Academy, where she helps teachers and fitness professionals integrate joint mobility principles into their work.
Ava shares how her own injuries s...
Pilates is more than a workout, it’s a philosophy and a way of life.
In this inspiring conversation, Nic is joined by world-renowned educator, physiotherapist and osteopath Alexander Bohlander who has spent over three decades shaping the future of Pilates through his teaching, clinics and work with Polestar Pilates.
Alex shares his journey into Pilates, from his first encounter with the method in Belgium to becoming a globa...
This week the tables are turned as Nic sits in the guest seat! Her best friend and journalist, Gemma, steps in to interview her and talk about the story behind Soul Pilates, opening three Pilates studios, launching teacher training, and creating this podcast.
Nic opens up about her first encounter with Pilates after a car accident, how movement transformed her chronic pain and burnout, and the pivotal moments that shaped her ca...
Pilates has the power to transform lives especially when it comes to supporting women with osteoporosis.
In this episode of Beyond the Reformer, Nic sits down with Gemma Pearson, founder of Osteoporosis Pilates, to explore how movement can rebuild strength, confidence, and resilience in a population often overlooked by traditional fitness.
Gemma shares her journey from professional dancer to educator and how she discovered ...
The Pilates industry is evolving faster than ever, but not always in the right direction.
Nic is joined by educator, mentor, and business strategist Jenna Zaffino, who has been shaping conversations in Pilates for over two decades.
Jenna shares her journey from ballet to studio ownership, and how her personal challenges led her to pivot into mentorship and health coaching.
Nic and Jenna discuss the realities of running ...
For our final episode of S1, Nic sits down for her first ever solo episode.
Nic knows what it’s like to be starting out running your own studio and feeling a little bit lost or alone, so she wanted to chat about everything that has been coming up for her recently about running multiple studios, launching a teacher training programme and trying to balance work and life without burnout.
She also shares the joy and challenges of running...
Nic sits down with Clara Farque, a Pilates instructor, medical doctor, and chronic illness advocate, to explore the role Pilates has played in managing rheumatoid arthritis, preventing burnout, and creating a more holistic future for healthcare.
Clara shares how a life-changing diagnosis at 18 led her to Pilates and how she balances her work as a doctor with teaching and mentoring.
This episode takes an honest look at the intersectio...
Introducing our new Teaching Tips series! We have Diane Nye back on the podcast, chatting about what makes a truly great teacher.
Having mentored hundreds of Pilates instructors over the past 16 years, Diane shares her insights on confidence, presence, and the art of bringing your personality into your teaching.
Together, we explore why knowledge alone doesn’t make a great teacher, how to build authentic connections with clients, and...
Maintaining your Pilates studio’s equipment is a necessity if you want to ensure you are making a profit.
And no one understands that better than Chelsea Streifeneder, founder of Body Be Well Pilates and an expert in Pilates equipment maintenance and studio sustainability.
In this episode, Chelsea joins Nic to share what she’s learned in 16 years of studio ownership, including how she’s seen other opportunities outside of classes to ...
The pain, fatigue and anxiety you’ve been living with isn’t in your head, it’s a sign of something deeper your body has been trying to tell you.
Nic is joined by movement therapist and Pilates educator Jeannie Di Bon to explore the realities of living with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Jeannie was diagnosed later in life after years of unexplained symptoms, and her journey led her to create The Zebra Club, an onlin...
Today, Nic is joined by Amy Kellow, founder of Everybody Pilates, second-generation teacher, and educator with studios across the UK and the Netherlands.
They talk about what classical Pilates really means, how to balance structure with intuition, and why understanding the origins of the work is essential, no matter what style you teach.
Amy explores the challenges of scaling a Pilates business, managing a team across locations, and ...
The secret to growing a successful Pilates business isn’t about chasing trends on Instagram or TikTok. You need to stay curious and always being open to learning!
In this inspiring episode, Nic sits down with Milena Jaksic, the founder of Platinum Pilates, to look at the story behind one of Ireland’s most respected studios.
They explore how she went from cleaning gym machines to opening six studios, the curiosity that’s kept her evol...
Want to know how to combine Pilates and neuroscience?
In this episode, Nic is joined by Heba Abdel Gawad, who is a two-time Olympic synchronised swimmer turned Pilates educator and founder of the Neuro Pilates method.
They explore Heba’s fascinating transition from elite athlete to pioneering educator, how her sporting background shaped her teaching style, and how neuroscience has deepened her understanding of movement.
You’ll hear ab...
Pilates is a business of energy and this is what Nic and Rachael go deep into in this weeks episode.
Rachael Hall is a former Royal Ballet dancer, Franklin Method educator, Pilates teacher of 24+ years, and founder of the global online platform Aligned.
She shares her incredible story that has led her to running her own grounded, heart-led business.
She opens up about what it takes to truly listen to your body, how to grow a soulful m...
Today we’re talking about the power of equestrian Pilates!
Nic chats with Julie Driver, award-winning Pilates educator, international presenter, and equestrian Pilates specialist.
Julie shares her unique journey from acting and modelling into the world of Pilates, how a skiing accident changed her career path, and the moment Monty Roberts asked her, “Why aren’t you following your dream?”
They discuss what horse whispering really is, t...
In this week’s episode, Nic is joined by Dinah Siman, founder of Menopause Pilates, author, educator and a powerful advocate for women’s health.
Dinah opens up about the real experience of perimenopause, the chronic pain that nearly ended her teaching career, and the frustrating lack of education she encountered, even as a movement professional.
They explore why Pilates teachers are uniquely positioned to support women through midlif...
You can build a successful Pilates business without burning out or losing yourself in the process!
In this week’s episode of Beyond the Reformer, Nic is joined by Leah Hart, founder of Glow Pilates in Limerick, Ireland, podcast host, and Polestar educator.
Leah shares her journey from dance and academia to studio ownership and becoming a mentor to the next generation of Pilates teachers.
Nic and Leah have an honest and insightful conv...
Audrey O’Connor joins Nic for a powerful conversation about healing, burnout, identity, and following your gut into a more aligned life.
Audrey shares her journey from the corporate construction industry to discovering Pilates, then expanding into reiki, sound healing, and wellness education.
She opens up about experiencing burnout not once, but twice, and how she now integrates sound healing and nervous system regulation into her ow...
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