Brigitte has been teaching exercise and movement for over 30 years. She began her career as a Personal Trainer, Aerobics and Dance teacher, and Fitness Manager before specialising in mindful movement. She trained in the world-renowned STOTT PILATES® method and later explored yoga teacher training in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Sivananda, and Rocket styles.

Brigitte is Co-Owner of Bamboo Fitness in London and Sea Breeze Pilates in St Leonards-on-Sea – both Merrithew™ Host Training Centres delivering internationally recognised STOTT PILATES® education. As a Lead Instructor Trainer, she  has been mentoring and training aspiring Pilates teachers for over 20 years, sharing her passion for intelligent movement and teaching excellence.

Outside the studio, Brigitte loves horse riding, time in nature, and seaside living – all part of her philosophy of finding strength, flexibility, and balance in life.

With over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Pete brings depth, energy, and expertise to every session. Starting out as a group exercise teacher and personal trainer, he went on to become a national presenter and tutor before co-founding the Bamboo Fitness Pilates Academy in Crystal Palace, London, in 2013. In 2022, he brought his passion for Pilates to the coast as co-founder of Sea Breeze Pilates, blending mindful movement with the rhythm of seaside living.

Pete’s signature teaching style is energetic, challenging, and dynamic, while remaining clear, professional, and — above all — fun. He’s known for his attention to individual goals, his ability to connect with clients, and his finely tuned playlists that help set the perfect mood for every class.

When he’s off duty, Pete enjoys stylish scooters, good company, and life by the sea.

Mary’s life can be charted through different phases of physical activity: after she retired from dance to have children, she took up running and started teaching fitness classes long before Fitness became the industry it is today. In 1994 she moved to London from the US to train to be an Alexander Technique teacher. Her subsequent search for a disciplined but less pugilistic approach to fitness led her to Pilates, which beautifully combines the precision and elegance of dance with the athleticism of fitness training. Her teaching is informed by her experience as a dancer as well as the lengthening and widening principles of the Alexander Technique. Her goals as a teacher are to get students stronger and more flexible, to increase their awareness of good alignment, to improve their coordination and control, and to help them learn how to move well without excess tension.

Mary’s childhood in the Philippines and longing to be near the sea drew her to St. Leonards in 2023. She can be seen either walking along the seafront with a big smile on her face, or sitting (lurking) in the back row at various films and events at Kino.