INTRODUCING CHRIS

Chris Thompson has been practising Pilates since 2002 and completed training with Body Control in 2014 as a Pilates and Reformer Certified Teacher, and is qualified to teach Matwork Pilates.

As member of The Body Control Pilates Association (BCPA), Europe’s largest professional Pilates body, Chris participates in annual development programmes to continually improve and develop her knowledge and skills.

Chris offers regular classes that run alongside school term times, where sizes are strictly set to a maximum of 12 and are very much ‘hands on’ to ensure correct alignment and posture at all times. Private sessions can be booked for yourself or to share one with a partner or friend.

Chris Thompson

Attention to detail is the key to getting the most from your classes, but I also believe they should be friendly and enjoyable!

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Summary of Qualifications

Body Control Pilates Pilates for Performance
Body Control Pilates for Runners
Body Control Pilates Pilates for Hypermobility
Pilates for Bone Health
Mbodies Myofascial Release
Level 3 Pilates Mat Work with Body Control Pilates ®
Back4Good Practitioner - Lower Back Pain
Studio Equipment - Reformer Qualified
Member of Body Control Association
First Aid / CPR trained

I firmly believe that you have to give a little back to your body to get the most out of it. I am a mum, a runner, a tennis player, a cyclist, a skier and a dog walker. All of these have made me really appreciate the value of doing Pilates on a regular basis. Like lots of people, I found that as I got a bit older doing sports and life got harder on my body, and I started to get niggling aches and stiffness. Pilates has enabled me to manage my own body without giving up the activities I love, and that is a real inspiration in my teaching.
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The 8 Principles of BC Pilates

Have only been doing Pilates with Chris for 4 weeks, but I am impressed by how she is able to have several students with different problems and have them all doing exercises that are right for them. So far, I feel great the day after my class and only wish I could remember the exercises to do at home. Hopefully that will come with time. ( J.F.)

J.F. J.F.
I haven't been to Zoetic Pilates before Chris began these classes, but now I am hooked! It's fun but serious as well, as we make our bodies work to get stronger and more supple!! Definitely to be continued! ( M.J-D.)

M.J-D. M.J-D.
Chris's knowledge and ability to demonstrate clearly the exercises that make up an effective Pilates session are second to none. I joined the men's class with a little trepidation but a lot of back pain. I was welcomed immediately into the class, there were no heirs or graces just a shared sense of camaraderie and the odd creak, click and groan! Within weeks I was able to manage my posture, control and breathing, removing any back pain. Eighteen months on and my core is strong, my balance is under control and I have flexibility not felt since I was a teenager. I can't recommend Chris's classes enough. If you know you need to do something about your aching body but don't know where to start contact Chris and within weeks you'll feel the benefit. ( Mr M - July 2018)

Mr M
Brilliant mens class on a Thursday evening. Highly recommend Chris and her approach to Pilates. (Mr M.H November - 2019)

Mr M.H
I have only recently started a Pilates class with Chris but she is clearly an expert in this field and a highly accomplished teacher / trainer. Chris does a great job motivating our weekly men's only group, full of mainly middle-aged plus men hoping to feel not quite so old through the physical benefits of Pilates. Very much looking forward to reaping those benefits by continuing with her classes. ( Mr R.O November - 2019)

Mr R.O
"The "Boys" classes on Thursdays are a highlight of the week. Chris' enthusiasm, patience and expert teaching is really helping my creaking joints to move freely again. It is also great fun and a relaxing atmosphere after a long day ( Mr.I.)

Mr.I. Mr.I.
I always come away from Chris's classes feeling that every muscle in my body has been stretched yet every week is different so there is no chance of getting bored and always feel so good afterwards. (Mrs L.S September 2019)

Mrs L.S