Founder of The Pilates Workshop – Shelley Smith
Shelley is a highly experienced and passionate Pilates teacher, certified by Body Control Pilates and qualified to teach Matwork and all Pilates equipment, including the Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, and small apparatus.
With over 25 years of teaching experience, Shelley is also a certified Back4Good® Practitioner and Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner. Her deep interest in biomechanics and movement has shaped a career dedicated to helping people move better, feel stronger, and live with less pain.
Shelley has a particular interest in how health conditions impact the body and movement. She has studied the effects of neurological conditions, cancer and chemotherapy, hyper-mobility, osteoarthritis, and sports injuries, and works with clients to manage and improve these challenges through Pilates.
Known for her depth of knowledge and compassionate approach, Shelley has supported hundreds of clients in achieving their goals. She has also mentored many Body Control Pilates teachers and is widely respected across the three counties for her expertise and commitment to quality teaching.