TEAM VALUES AND ETHOS
A welcoming studio dedicated to movement, mindfulness, and a community for all
At Heritage Pilates, our ethos is rooted in movement with meaning. We believe in strengthening the body, supporting the mind, and nurturing the whole person through thoughtful, intelligent Pilates practice. Whether on the Reformer or the mat, every class is designed to build strength, length, balance, and confidence in a way that feels personal, supportive, and sustainable.
We take a holistic approach to wellbeing, recognising that true health is shaped by more than exercise alone. Our studio is a calm, welcoming space where people can reconnect with themselves, breathe deeply, and move with purpose.
Our commitment to green values runs through the way we operate — choosing eco‑friendly materials, reducing waste, and making conscious decisions that respect the environment and our community.
Above all, we believe in giving back. Heritage Pilates is built on connection, kindness, and community spirit. Through outreach, partnerships, and accessible wellbeing initiatives, we aim to make movement available to everyone and contribute positively to the place we call home.
Beyond the studio, we believe in giving back, as we commence building community partnerships, wellbeing initiatives, and outreach programmes that we will fundraise for, we will aim to make movement accessible to all and support the health of our wider community.
MEET OUR TEAM
EMMA HODSON -
INSTRUCTOR / OWNER
I came to Pilates as I was struggling with back pain after having children, and decided to give it a try. I was amazed when just six weeks of classes set me free from pain.
Years of being a dedicated class attendee, seeing the fantastic benefits Pilates gave me, inspired me to teach, leading me to train with the highly respected STOTT Pilates alongside Further classical Reformer and Rehab level 4.
Ever since, it has been my joy to teach and enable others to reap the benefits of Pilates. I tailor classes to accommodate all flexibility and strength levels and make modifications for back, joint, and other issues.
I extremely proud to be the joint owner of Heritage Pilates where I can continue to welcome, teach and help others feel supported in not only in their journey with Pilates but to feel confident in their body and part of our community.
RAE KILPATRICK - INSTRUCTOR /
OWNER
Rae Kilpatrick is an Instructor and Owner of Heritage Pilates, bringing together a lifelong commitment to caring for others with a deep passion for movement and wellbeing. After more than 30 years as a Nurse Consultant, Rae discovered Pilates through the wonderful Emma Hodson — now her business partner — and immediately felt the transformative impact it could have on people’s lives.
Driven by that experience, Rae began her instructor journey and is now signed off to teach Mat Pilates and Reformer. Alongside her Pilates training, she is also a certified Menopause and Life Coach, allowing her to support clients through every stage of life with empathy, knowledge, and a truly holistic approach.
Rae is passionate about embedding the core principles of Pilates into everyday living — helping people feel stronger, more connected, and more confident in their bodies. Holistic care and wellbeing sit at the heart of everything she and the team deliver at Heritage Pilates, creating a warm, inclusive space where every client feels supported to thrive.
EMMA EVANS -
INSTRUCTOR
Emma E brings a fantastic mix of experience, knowledge, and passion for helping people move well. She has studied body biomechanics, giving her a great understanding of how the body works and moves, and has previously taught both Aqua Fit and Exercise to Music classes.
She’s been a qualified Level 3 Pilates Instructor since 2012, helping clients build strength, confidence, and better movement patterns for over a decade. As if that wasn’t enough, Emma is also a level 5 Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist, so she knows a thing or two about keeping bodies happy and healthy.
Whether you’re looking to improve your strength, mobility, posture, or simply enjoy a great workout, you’ll be in safe hands with Emma.
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SCARLETT -
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Scarlett is our dedicated Yoga instructor and therapist
With a background in dance training and performance, Scarlett has always been passionate about movement and wellbeing.
Her journey has taken her from relaxation and lymphatic massage to specialist assisted stretch therapy, where she helps clients improve mobility, flexibility and move with greater ease.
After completing her yoga teacher training in Bali and achieving Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Sound Healing, Scarlett brings a truly holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
Whether you're joining her for yoga, assisted stretch therapy or relaxation massage, Scarlett's goal is simple: to help you feel stronger, calmer, more balanced and more connected to your body. We know you'll love her warm, welcoming approach just as much as we do.
ROSIE
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Rosie has practiced hatha yoga for over 20 years, completing her teaching diploma with British Wheel of Yoga in 2013, she continues to enhance and develop her yoga practice, learning and teaching skills through regular workshops, modules and studies led by inspirational senior yoga teachers and expert practitioners.
Her teaching follows the ethos that everybody's yoga practice is unique and personal to them and that yoga is a non-competitive practice, rather it is a lifelong journey of constant discovery, introducing balance, space and a sense of calm into our busy and sometimes anxious lives.
Through yoga it is possible to take time to pause, reflect and find inspiration. clarity and stillness.
Yoga is the most beneficial practice known to humankind, with its positive effects on our overall health, well-being, physical, emotional and mental health, becoming visible over time.
we know you'll all love Rosie's friendly, Inclusive teaching style