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
RAE KILPATRICK - INSTRUCTOR /
OWNER
Rae Kilpatrick is an Instructor and Owner of Heritage Pilates, bringing a lifelong commitment to caring for others together with a deep passion for movement and wellbeing.
After more than 30 years as a Nurse Consultant, Rae discovered Pilates while preparing for surgery and supporting her body after significant weight loss. She loved being a Reformer client and quickly saw the positive difference Pilates could make to people’s lives. That experience inspired her to begin her instructor journey, and she is now certified to teach both Mat Pilates and Reformer.
Alongside her Pilates training, Rae is also a certified Menopause and Life Coach. This allows her to support clients through every stage of life with empathy, knowledge and a truly holistic approach. Rae is passionate about bringing the core principles of Pilates into everyday life, helping people feel stronger, more connected and more confident in their bodies. Holistic care and wellbeing are at the heart of everything she and the team offer, creating a warm, inclusive space where every client feels genuinely supported to thrive.
Alongside this, Rae recognised the importance of creating a truly inclusive and welcoming space for wellbeing. As an older woman herself, she often experienced environments where she felt out of step or overlooked, and this inspired her to create something different. Her vision was to build a community where people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and body types feel comfortable, valued and supported.
At the heart of this philosophy is a strong commitment to body positivity, self-acceptance and individual wellbeing. Rae wanted to create an environment where everyone feels relaxed, free from judgement, and confident in being themselves. A place where questions are encouraged, voices are heard, and every individual feels respected, understood and empowered on their own personal wellbeing journey.
EMMA EVANS -
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Emma is the perfect person to lead our teaching team.
Emma holds a Degree in Body Biomechanics, providing her with an exceptional understanding of how the body functions, moves and responds to exercise. Her extensive knowledge allows her to assess movement patterns with a level of expertise that ensures clients can exercise safely, effectively and with confidence. For those presenting with more complex needs, injuries, health conditions or mobility challenges, Emma works closely with the team to provide specialist advice and guidance, helping to tailor programmes that maximise results whilst prioritising safety.
Bringing together a unique combination of academic knowledge, practical experience and genuine passion for helping people move well, Emma has dedicated her career to improving health, strength and wellbeing through movement. Before specialising in Pilates, she taught both Aqua Fit and Exercise to Music classes, developing a wealth of experience in delivering inclusive and engaging exercise programmes for a wide range of abilities.
Emma qualified as a Level 3 Pilates Instructor in 2012 and has spent more than a decade helping clients build strength, improve posture, increase mobility and develop confidence in their bodies. Her approach focuses on creating strong movement foundations that support everyday life, whether a client is recovering from injury, managing a long-term condition, enhancing athletic performance or simply looking to move and feel better.
Further enhancing her expertise, Emma is also a Level 5 Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist. This additional qualification gives her an in-depth understanding of muscular function, recovery, injury prevention and rehabilitation, enabling her to take a truly holistic approach to movement and wellbeing.
Emma's reassuring style, wealth of knowledge and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for every individual make her an invaluable part of Heritage Pilates.
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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