Meet the founder

Hello, I’m Sarah

I’m Sarah, the owner of Pangbourne Pilates.

My own Reformer Pilates journey began around seven years ago, after it was recommended to me by my physiotherapist following the birth of my two children. I had experienced abdominal separation and was looking for a way to rebuild my strength and confidence safely.

Within just six months of practising Reformer Pilates regularly, I saw a huge improvement and quickly became a real believer in its benefits.

That personal experience is a big part of why I’m so passionate about Pangbourne Pilates. I wanted to create a friendly, welcoming studio where people of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of Reformer Pilates—whether they’re completely new to it or already have years of experience.

Although I’m not one of our instructors, I’m very much involved behind the scenes: managing the studio, supporting our wonderful team of instructors and making sure our clients have the best possible experience.

I’m incredibly proud of the community we’ve created at Pangbourne Pilates. I love seeing our clients become stronger, more confident and happier in how they feel through regular Pilates.

My aim is for Pangbourne Pilates to be somewhere you feel comfortable walking into, enjoy coming back to and, most importantly, feel the benefits of being part of.

Why Pangbourne Pilates exists

Pangbourne Pilates grew from a very personal experience: discovering how Reformer Pilates could rebuild strength, restore confidence and make everyday movement feel better.

Sarah

Owner / Founder

A studio built around you

This is a studio built around people, not performance. We want every client to feel recognised, encouraged and comfortable asking questions. Good movement should build confidence—not make anyone feel as though they have wandered into an audition.

What matters here

What you can expect

From your first visit, we want you to feel welcome, comfortable and confident. Our friendly instructors take time to understand your experience, goals and any concerns, then guide you through purposeful sessions that help you move well, build strength and enjoy lasting progress.From your first visit, we want you to feel welcome, comfortable and confident. Our friendly instructors take time to understand your experience, goals and any concerns, then guide you through purposeful sessions that help you move well, build strength and enjoy lasting progress.

Friendly from day one

You do not need any previous Pilates experience. We will help you settle in, understand the equipment and feel comfortable asking questions from your very first session.

Small classes, personal guidance

Our small-group approach gives instructors time to notice how you move, offer useful corrections and adapt exercises so every session feels supportive and worthwhile.

Experienced, supportive instructors

Our knowledgeable instructors combine attentive coaching with a friendly, down-to-earth approach, helping beginners and experienced clients progress with confidence.

A community to belong to

Pangbourne Pilates is more than somewhere to exercise. It is a welcoming local studio where people feel recognised, encouraged and genuinely pleased to return.

The Space

A welcoming space to move, strengthen and belong

Pangbourne, UK

11 Horseshoe Park, Pangbourne,
Reading RG8 7JW

Reviews

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   Isobel Cross 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant classes with excellent instructors.
  
 
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   Abigail Gallagher 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely wonderful studio for pilates and fitness classes. The owner is super lovely, and all the instructors I've had have been very kind and helpful, guiding you from your first time and beginners classes all the way up to more advanced classes. Parking is available in the estate which is super convenient for attending, and the range of times of the classes is very good! Both studio spaces are well maintained, and all the facilities are always super clean. I highly recommend this studio, I'd tried 3 other studios before joining this one due to how great the staff were.
  
 
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   Helena Fisher 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliantly managed by Sarah, really easy to book in, a great bunch of instructors with a mix of styles and classes for 360 degree fitness plan.  Thanks for having me!
  
 
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   Rachel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely love the instructors and team, everyone is really friendly and extremely helpful! Lovely 8 reformer class that feels intimate and personal enough for the instructors to provide individual guidance and adjustments to fit your needs and flexibility  during each session.
  
 
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   Joanna Bown 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pangbourne reformer pilates is excellent - Yulia's classes, in particular, are outstanding - Yulia is a highly skilled, excellent pilates teacher
  
 
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   emma 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Refresh Pilates is a great studio. All the staff are friendly and the instructors are patient and informative. The studio is easy to get to and holds good quality equipment.
  
 
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   Sally Albin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rhiannon's new Sunday morning Pilates was excellent. Very well guided and just the right amount of motivation to push that little bit more.
  
 
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   Sue Dinsey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used refresh for a long time and assumed all reformer pilates classes were the same when I visited another class at another gym I realised how professional and knowledgeable refresh instructors are. The classes are challenging but with easy options for the harder positions, focus on control, breath and position the instructors are engaging and approachable, making it a relaxed and challenging experience at the same time. If you want to try reformer pilates I recommend Refresh you won't be disappointed.
  
 
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   Maddie Shand 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pilates was amazing! Babs was really helpful and made sure my form was always right. Would really recommend this and will be doing it again.