Feel at home in your body.

  • Rebuild your strength.

  • Reclaim your confidence.

  • Feel connected.

Personalised 1:1 Mat, Reformer and Stability Chair Pilates sessions in Great Dunmow for those navigating injury, medical conditions, busy motherhood and overall wellbeing.

Step into a private, safe and supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are (slippers and all) and always be welcomed with a friendly smile.

Together, we'll work in partnership to understand your body and build sustainable strength and mobility - ensuring you leave every session feeling connected, confident and empowered.

1:1 Pilates Sessions

My personalised 1:1 pilates sessions in Great Dunmow are designed to work around your busy life. I don't teach back to back sessions. Instead, I work with people to find a time that suites us both within my session schedule. Some clients have the same slot every week and others tweak it on a weekly basis to fit around their life, working from home and children.

Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 4.00pm

Saturday and Evenings: Limited availability

Introductory Session

Introductory Sessions are offered at a reduced price as an opportunity for you to see if you enjoy it and whether Pilates is your thing. It also gives me the opportunity to see how you move, discuss any injuries and understand your goals. This gives you a 60 minute 1:1 pilates session including Mat, Reformer and Stability Chair. Introductory sessions are limited to 1 session per client.

£20

Express Reformer Session

A personalised 30 minute Reformer only 1:1 session. Perfect if your time is limited or you are wanting a gradual return to movement building up to 60 minutes.

£25

Mat, Reformer & Chair Session

A personalised 60 minute 1:1 session across the Mat, Reformer and/or Chair specific to your body and your goals. Perfect if you want a comprehensive full body session that allows time to explore challenging areas and an in-depth focus on your technique and the movement to maximise the benefits.

£45

Personalised To You

Pilates is an exceptionally adaptable and low-impact form of movement that emphasises stability and control so it to be personalised to your current capabilities. That doesn’t mean you won’t be challenged - learning to move without momentum is where the hard work truly begins. I work in partnership with a range of 1:1 pilates clients who have their own individual challenges but often share one thing in common: wanting to feel like themselves again.

I don’t believe in "pushing through." I understand the frustration of feeling like you aren't in control of your own body. I know what it’s like to have a day full of energy followed by a day where movement feels impossible. That’s why my personalised and compassionate approach combined with in depth training (including qualifications in Pre/Post Natal and Long Term Medical Conditions) always meet you exactly where you are today.

  • A friendly smile

  • Movement tailored to your energy

  • Supportive 1:1 attention

  • A calm and private space for restoration

  • Slow, controlled movement that builds strength and mobility

  • Encouragement paired with compassion

  • A whole-person approach that helps you understand and trust your body

At Connect Pilates Dunmow you can expect:

Professional Instruction

To support your journey I will introduce you to a range of high-quality, small and large pilates equipment that enable adjustable resistance, targeted support and immediate feedback so your sessions can be tailored to your specific goals and needs, including:

  • Merrithew® Reformer

  • Align® Stability Chair

  • Merrithew® Arc Barrel

  • Merrithew® Pilates Circle, Flex Band and Blocks

Together, in my private home studio, we will use these tools to help you connect with your body so you can build strength and mobility at a pace that works for you.

Qualifications and CPD

  • STOTT Pilates® Mat and Reformer Certification

  • STOTT Pilates® Stability Chair Training

  • Alison Salmond OsteoPilates™ - Post Graduate Pilates Certificate: Integrating the Pilates Method for Long Term Medical Conditions

  • JPilates - Level 3 Pre and Post Natal Certification

  • JPilates - All Things Abdominal and Pelvic Floor Course

  • Your Time Pilates - C-Sections Modification Workshop

  • Evidence Based Pilates – Disc Herniation Workshop

  • Evidence Based Pilates – Building Strength and Muscle in Pilates Course

  • APPI® - Pilates for Endometriosis Workshop

  • APPI® – Understanding the Hip - How to Open, Mobilise & Strengthen Workshop

  • APPI® - Managing Osteoporosis with Pilates Workshop

  • STOTT Pilates® -Post Natal Pilates Workshop

  • STOTT Pilates® - Beyond the Biomechanical Principles Workshop

I believe a great teacher never stops being a student. So I regularly invest in my personal pilates practice and training to bring expertise to all my sessions:

Client Reviews

  • "Vicki's been amazing at building my strength up after an illness."

    “She’s been so patient and understanding, catering every session depending on how I’m feeling. Was reluctant at first to try something completely new but fallen in love with it!”

    - Victoria Clark

  • "The change in my mental and physical health has been huge and I owe it all to Vicki and her teaching. "

    After having two children, my core and overall fitness are stronger than ever now. Vicki is the loveliest teacher! She is caring, patient, adapts to your needs and pushes you to help you grow.

    -Shannon Eleanor

  • "....the improvement has been quite unbelievable.."

    “I had a full hip replacement 12 months ago and was still suffering discomfort and lower back pain. I then started seeing Vicki and the improvement has been quite unbelievable..I have no pain whatsoever. I’m back to playing golf 4 times a week, I’ve lost weight and feel so much fitter and stronger. I used to hate all exercise but actually look forward to my Pilates session every week. Vicki makes it fun and an hour absolutely flies by."

    — John Brodie

  • ".....a real way of building your confidence while making sure you’re improving every session.”

    “I absolutely love my weekly 1:1 sessions with Vicki. What started as a way to get my body moving again after having a baby has become my weekly reset. I feel stronger every week, and Vicki knows exactly how to push me while still making it enjoyable. She’s created such a welcoming, non-intimidating space to get into reformer, which makes a huge difference. It’s not just a workout, it’s a mix of movement, laughs, confidence and feeling good again. Vicki has a real way of building your confidence while making sure you’re improving every session.”

    - Daisy Stallen

  • "Vicki was very knowledgeable and helped me though it all. "

    “I always wanted to try reformer Pilates but was a bit anxious as a plus size person. But I messaged Vicki on Facebook and she reassured me and was so friendly and explained everything. I had my taster session and absolutely loved it Vicki was very knowledgeable and helped me though it all. So glad I decided to do it, the studio is lovely & you get your money worth and the session managed to fit around my personal life as well! I highly recommend!!”

    - Katie Shailer

  • "1-2-1 sessions have been great for getting me back to exercise after spending most of 2024 in physio."

    “Spent some weeks looking for someone who could flexibly accommodate two of us with different aims. Vicki was great because I was able to speak to her rather than feel pushed towards an app. 1-2-1 sessions have been great for getting me back to exercise after spending most of 2024 in physio.TBF, the physio had suggested Pilates, I’ve not looked back, am back in the gym, and looking forward to 2026”

    - Alan Carter

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