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Alan Herdman

Alan Herdman studied at the London School of Contemporary Dance and was working as a teacher and dancer when, in the late 1960s, he was invited to New York to learn about the Joseph Pilates Method. There he worked intensively with Carola Trier and Bob Fitzgerald, two instructors who had been trained by Pilates himself.

Although well-regarded amongst New York’s dance fraternity, Pilates was unknown in the UK at that time and Alan returned in 1970 to set up Britain’s first-ever Pilates studio. Among his first clients were actors, dancers and singers, but word soon spread as doctors and physiotherapists began recommending Pilates to patients struggling with chronic injuries. Alan now lectures on Pilates around the world, and he has written several successful books.

Alan is the Chair of Pilates Method Alliance UK Chapter, designed to foster professional interaction and continuing education opportunities for Pilates professionals. 

Master Teacher Profiles

Over the past 15 years I have been fortunate enough to train with some of the most highly respected pilates teachers in the world.

  • Alan Herdman studied at the London School of Contemporary Dance and was working as a teacher and dancer when, in the late 1960s, he was invited to New York to learn about the Joseph Pilates Method. There he worked ...
  • Deborah Lessen is an acknowledged leader in the Pilates field. A former professional dancer and teacher, she was trained to teach the Pilates method by Joseph Pilates' first protege, Carola Trier. Ms Lessen founded  ...
  • Hana Jones was first introduced to Pilates in 1977 and began her teaching apprenticeship with Gordon Thompson in 1982. She has trained many teachers throughout her career and is currently involved in various training ...
  • Marie Jose Blom specialises in deep core strengthening, pelvic work and work for the spine and is widely know for her work in Conditioning Techniques for dance and dance injuries. In 1991 ...

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Contact

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Location

Speen Pilates
The Studio
Midmede
Chapel Hill
Speen
Bucks HP27 0SP