“I have been attending Pilates classes with Esther for in excess of 13 years. I first started Pilates to overcome a chronic back (L5/S1) condition.  Prior to Pilates my condition would flame up once or twice a year and the intervals between episodes was reducing.  Since Pilates I have not had a single episode that has prevented me from doing my normal day to day activities.  I enjoy good health and do not need to compromise on any activities.  I put this down to the Pilates and Esther’s careful assessment, exercise programming and vigilant supervision during exercise sessions.  And – it’s now good fun!  The exercise sessions are conducted in a well equipped studio with small classes which ensures plenty of monitoring and corrections are provided by Esther.  Esther has a lovely quiet nature and is very easy to work with.  I have no hesitation in recommending Esther and Pilates Alive to any prospective clients.”

— Ron

“More than 15 years ago my doctor recommended I take up Pilates in view of my poor bone density, and the importance of core strength and balance to prevent falls. I have been taking classes with Esther ever since. She has designed programs of exercises which suit my needs at different times, and I have greatly valued her expertise, guidance and encouragement. As a result I am generally much stronger and fitter than when I started despite being 15 or so years older, and through Esther’s well-designed programs I have been able to recover from minor injuries and mobility issues over the years.  An added bonus of the last 2 years has been Esther’s development of online mat classes which supplement those in the studio. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

— Christine Goode