the studio
Based in the heart of Shoreditch, our intimate studio offers group reformer, tower classes and personalised training. Our teachers have excellent Comprehensive Pilates qualifications combined with years of teaching experience in a variety of movement disciplines and techniques. We pride ourselves in offering Pilates for everyone – there is a starting point for all abilities to find both challenge and connection in a supportive and creative space.
jessica cooney (founder)
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First discovering Pilates when recovering from a serious autoimmune condition in her teens, Jess knows first-hand the transformative qualities Pilates can have. Now, with decades of teaching experience mostly in injury rehabilitation, Jess has built the studio to be a positive, safe, friendly space for learning and change. Having previously worked in corporate studios and highly stimulating boutique fitness spaces, she wanted to bring something different to the London wellness community. With a firm grounding in both traditional and contemporary Pilates, Jess also layers other methodologies and movements into her practice to create a bespoke session for every client in a relaxed and positive setting.
jonny caguoia
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Originally training with Alan Herdman, Jonny brings his precision and fluidity learned at the Royal Ballet School to all his classes, along with his innate warmth and humour. With a teaching career including both general fitness and injury rehabilitation, as well as his experience as a soloist at the Birmingham Royal Ballet, he is an adaptable and empathetic teacher. Whether you’re working through musculoskeletal issues, or training for a triathlon, you’re in safe hands.
CHRIS MCQUADE
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After putting his body through years of rigorous dance training and performances, Chris sustained injuries that affected his ability to even do basic daily tasks. When he was introduced to Pilates through his physiotherapist, the improvement was so dramatic and immediate, he was hooked and wanted to pass this experience on to others. He continued his journey training through Stott International, and thrives off creating bespoke sessions for his clients, as well as engaging group classes. Chris brings a lightness to his teaching that will make your sessions fly by!
Gabriela Aloisio
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Gabi is Shoreditch Pilates’ first apprentice, trained by our founder, Jess. Gabi’s practice is grounded in the fundamental principles of pilates, combined with contemporary and classical pilates methods. Her classes cater to the individual needs of clients and are designed to ground and challenge. She loves to help her clients improve on mental and physical health, to improve daily life.
Having spent the first 18 years of her life training in classical and contemporary dance, Gabi concluded her dance career at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, Australia, studying dance, anatomy, pilates and kinesiology.
After retiring her pointe shoes, she went on to work in the corporate world, but after spending long days sitting at desks in law firms and banks, she found herself dealing with numerous back aches, hip aches and pains; prompting her to take up pilates again. Relieving pain whilst getting stronger and more flexible and confident, she decided to deepen her knowledge by studying for her pilates qualification.
Gabi takes a holistic approach to teaching by combining analytical corporate skills with her background in various fitness modalities, helping each client achieve their respective wellness goals.
