Client Testimonials
What our Clients say about us…
Sarah – Intermediate Class Attendee: (September 2012 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"Difficult to put into words how much my classes mean to me, as I honestly couldn’t be without them. I come to classes weekly to maintain my supplenesses, flexibility, to feel energised, time for me and to feel relaxed."
"I go to Amanda as I see her as an expert in Pilates, she is informative, supportive, approachable and classes have friendly / family feel. Amanda is always observing us all to ensure we are are undertaking the exercises safely and correctly."
~
Judy – Intermediate Class Attendee: (January 2013 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"I enjoy the classes and after it my body feels rejuvenated. It feels like fresh air has been let into my body, like opening windows in a house"
"I really like the format, I like the variation, the tempo of the class and Amanda's friendly, helpful, manner. The classes are relaxed and fun. We have a laugh."
~
Diane – Intermediate Class Attendee: (November 2021 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"I have a great sense of well-being once I've completed the session, Amanda is good and other members are friendly, funny and approachable. Amanda is very knowledgeable, professional, thorough and happy to demonstrate and do hands on to emphasise body technique where and when required."
"I had never tried pilates before, did taster session, then beginners course, Amanda was very supportive and helpful, nothing too much trouble although I must have tested her patience at times!! I've never looked back, it's great , I enjoy and feel good after each session.
~
Teresa – Intermediate Class Attendee: (August 2017 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"'I had a chronic (though not acute) bad back for a lot of the time for over thirty years of my adult life .Although I did quite a bit of yoga during this time I still had frequent back trouble. Not long after starting Amanda's classes my back problems almost disappeared and now I only start to get tension and pain if I miss many of the classes"
~
Alyson – Intermediate Class Attendee: (January 2019 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"'I think it is extremely important to look after one’s body. With the onset of age, even more so. I love the fact that with Pilates you can work to your own ability and improve at your own pace. Our strengths and weaknesses are all different and I have found acceptance in that I can do some exercises better than others. I have found I have a core! I can now sit upright on a chair which I was never able to do without slouching. I think my posture has improved. I always feel good at the end of a class and relaxed. So not only does it contribute to helping have a healthy body, but it is also away of switching off from the daily stresses and providing some mental relaxation. I am an absolute advocate of pilates, always recommending it to friends and family."
"I really enjoy the social side, the people attending the classes are so lovely and most importantly Amanda structures the classes brilliantly. I can see the preparation she puts into the lessons, there is always variety, new challenges, but at the same time keeping the basics in there. I am also fortunate that I can attend 2 classes per week which has helped me enormously."
~
Val – Intermediate Class Attendee: (August 2018 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"'After class I feel better physically and mentally. I hate to miss a class as my whole body feels better each time and the effect over time has been noticeable in my shape and ability to move and easily."
"As soon as I met Amanda I felt very welcome in class. There is a friendly, relaxed and caring atmosphere. The class is structured and Amanda is very aware of any issues any of us have and will take time to support or correct as needed. After 5 years I feel I am getting a professional and excellent service amongst friends."
~
Natasha – Intermediate Class Attendee: (March 2011 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"'I feel amazing after class mentally and physically, the difference in my core is fantastic and I suffer with my back when I miss classes".
~
——————————————————————————–
"'I wanted to thank you for the wonderful work you do keeping us all fit with your Pilates classes. The class always makes me feel better and I’m always glad to have been. I have over the many decades on this planet tried many forms of keeping fit and enjoyed most, but I have one regret, that is I really wish I had tried Pilates much sooner. I did try classes, but didn’t really stick with them. It’s the teacher of course!"
"It really does make a difference having someone who wants to teach you how to do things properly. Which is for our benefit after all"
~
Mrs S – 21 Day Beginner Programme: (March 2022 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"'By watching Amanda's 'step by step' online videos for beginners, I was able to learn, practice and understand the basic Pilates exercises at home and at my own speed. The 121 session which followed gave me confidence and prepared me brilliantly for the group classes. I wholly recommend this approach"
~
Will Scott – Group Class Client: (March 2016 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"'Me..time' Pilates is fabulous! Its a great way to keep fit, supple and flexible. Amanda is a great Instructor and has a passion and experience to keep us going. Everyone should do Pilates, it is fun!"
"Pilates is a great way to stay fit, flexible and have fun. After a tough day in the garden, my recovery time is much faster since doing Pilates.”
~
Anne McCarthy – Group Class Client: (September 2017 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"Just thought I’d give you some feedback on how much I enjoyed yesterday’s class. I’m finding the extra stretches really beneficial and after arriving at class with numerous twinges, feel much better and “taller” today."
~
Alyson Mulcaster – Online & Group Class Client: (January 2019 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
"Firstly a huge thank you for all the hard work that you have put into making online classes possible. As somebody who is constantly short of free time for myself, it has been a godsend having the video library and working through the recorded sessions at my leisure. It also provides the opportunity to watch you demonstrate specific exercises and play back the ones that I find difficult."
~
Yvonne Pettigrew – Group Class Client: (February 2014 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
“I thought I would really struggle with Pilates but, as I was losing my balance and abdominal control owing to my MS – diagnosed in May 2013, I decided it was probably my best shot to try and regain some control. It’s been fantastic! I feel really well supported by Amanda to keep trying, even when some of the exercises feel way beyond me, and with that encouragement I’ve been so surprised to find that I have been able to achieve so much. I always feel so much better after a class – stretched but happy!!”
~
Jenny English – Group Class Client: (2011 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
“The classes are just so good! Thank you for all your Enthusiasm, variety and humour.”
~
Francis Christie – Group Class Client: (April 2010 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
“3 years ago, I had three major health problems and I realised I had ‘given-in’ and accepted I was getting ‘old’.
I decided to fight back. One of my health issues, was that I had permanent damage to my back. I began with Pilates classes and then took up cross-fit training and rowing. Last July, I tried running half-a-mile. This year, I have run three 10Km races and the Birmingham half-marathon.”
~
Paul Little – Group Class Client: (May 2012 – Today) Consistent Marathon Winner
——————————————————————————–
Paul incorporates ‘Me..time’ Pilates into his training routine and says “My running has definitely benefited from adding Pilates to my training schedule – regular Pilates sessions have not only helped me improve my times, but they have also finally helped me start winning some races this year”
~
Julian Masters – Group Class Client: (Nov 2009 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
“I recommend that anyone who can manage at least one class a week should make the effort and do so. My posture is better and the problems I had with my neck pain have diminished. I have gained much more body control, on occasions I still slump in front of the PC, but at least I am aware of it and correct my posture when I realise! I had tried Pilates in large classes and found that these large classes do not work as the instructor simply was not aware of all the mistakes I was making and couldn’t ensure that I was performing the exercises correctly. I ended up with more neck ache than I started with! I wish that I had discovered Me..time 20 years ago!.”
~
Sally George – Group Class Client: (Sept 2009 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
“‘Amanda’s Pilates method is great. It has done wonders for me and is now an important part of my everyday life.’ Thank You!”
~
Will Hickman – Private One2one Client: (March 2011 – Today)
——————————————————————————–
“I have spent many years with a fast-paced lifestyle, working in a stressful job on the computer. I developed bad posture (round shoulders, tight lower back), and I finally ended up with a prolapsed / slipped disc. I had sciatica for a whole year, with excruciating pain day and night. I tried to find relief and went to see all sorts of specialists (my GP, physio, massage therapist, osteopath, remedial Pilates & chiropractor), but none of them could help with a long-term solution. A friend finally recommended Me..time Pilates and I admit I was skeptical at first, but even after the very first one-to-one session, I found that the pain had eased off and now it’s disappeared completely since I’ve been doing the exercises on a regular basis. Amanda has showed me how to correct my posture, and got the right muscles working to support my vertebrae in the lower part of my back and fixed my round shoulder problem, which in turn helped me to stand up straight, which meant that my disc wasn’t compressing anymore and I have been pain free ever since. I would recommend Me..time Pilates to anyone with any kind of back problem or injury – they really understand how the body works, they’re the best I could find! The unique method of combining Pilates with personal training insured quick recovery of my problem – a real miracle for me.”
~
Sarah Keates – Private One2one Training Client: (2012 – Moved Overseas in April 2013)
——————————————————————————–
“At my first meeting with Amanda, we agreed I was a little round shouldered and tight in my lower back. She confidently said ‘I will fix that’… I was sceptical…. After a few One to one sessions, I realised this was a very challenging form of Pilates – combining core control with strength work at a pace to deliver aerobic fitness. After one training session, I released the tightness in my shoulder that I’d lived with for years, could ease instantly with correct posture. Now my strength and tone are much more balanced, my posture is getting better all the time. I wonder how much my performance might have improved had I discovered Me..time when I was a full time athlete!”
~
These are just some unique comments our Clients have made:
——————————————————————————–
“I am thoroughly enjoying Pilates with you – you make sense! Your tips and encouragement are brilliant and definitely help to keep me focused.”
~
“I cannot tell you how pleased I am with your classes! I feel so good, they really more than live up to my ideals, probably all in the mind, but my knee even feels immediately better and I feel as though I have lost 1/2 a stone, even though I haven’t. I think the only thing I struggled with was the breathing, but with practice I know I’ll get that right. Thank you!”