“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.”

— Joseph Pilates

‘A Specialist Studio, with Pilates at its Core…’

Why choose form?

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Traditional equipment with a modern approach to movement

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A unique private space, with community at its heart

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Expert Instructors with decades of experience between them

Our Classes

Meet the Team

  • Sophie Richardson

    FOUNDER & LEAD INSTRUCTOR - ALL EQUIPMENT

    Sophie initially trained with STOTT in 2016 with both Mat & Reformer Pilates 'Intensive plus' techniques at all 3 levels from essential, intermediate and advanced. Later completing her Certification mastering the Chair, Barrels and Cadillac at all levels. She is a fully Certified APPI Instructor having trained with the full Apparatus Repertoire in 2025 for Injury & Rehabilitation purposes. She holds a Level 2 & 3 qualification in Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise & Health and, is a Specialist Level 3 Pilates instructor for Pre & Post Natal clients.

    Sophie has been a qualified and practising Instructor since 2016 and continues to develop her teacher training every year. Including completing her TotalBarre Training with STOTT in 2024.

  • Zoe Mower

    INSTRUCTOR - REFORMER & CHAIR

    Zoe is fully Certified Level 3 Mat & Reformer Pilates instructor, having completed her training with HFE back in 2022. She is also a Level 3 Personal Trainer, Running Coach and Pre & Post Natal exercise specialist. She is passionate about helping people find movement that they enjoy and building their confidence in any fitness environment. In 2025 Zoe expanded her Pilates knowledge training with APPI for her Chair Certification.

  • Elle Claydon

    INSTRUCTOR - REFORMER

    Elle is a trained STOTT Pilates Instructor having completed her Reformer training back in 2022 and a Level 3 certified Personal Trainer. Elles exercise philosophy focuses around movement as a whole and is passionate about incorporating the Pilates method into other exercise plans to further improve fitness. Her classes typically take a modern twist on the classical STOTT repertoire.

    Elle achieved her Personal Training certification in 2013, she also holds a Swim Training certifications and has years of experience teaching both children and adults.

  • Jane Hibberd

    INSTRUCTOR - REFORMER

    Jane is a certified STOTT Pilates Instructor. She completed her training with STOTT in 2023 in both Mat & Reformer across all levels. She continues her training with the Cadillac.

  • Bee Taylor

    INSTRUCTOR - REFORMER & BARRE

    Bee is a Level 3 Mat and Reformer Instructor. Having trained with HFE.