Our teachers

Clare is the proprietor and lead instructor at In the Log Cabin. Clare began taking Pilates classes in 2009 in the hope that it would improve her horse riding (it did!). She quickly started to see and feel the benefits of regular Pilates exercise both on and off her horse, and attended classes as often as she could.  After completing a year long apprenticeship in contemporary Stott based Pilates, Clare is now an experienced and intuitive teacher who is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals. After continuing her training Clare found Classical Pilates and felt that all the pieces of the puzzle suddenly came together and the whole Pilates System made sense! Now Clare mostly teaches traditional Pilates, staying close to the original teachings of Pilates whilst staying up to date with best practises. Her special interest is Pilates for horse riders due to the huge benefits she has seen.

Clare is fully qualified to teach all mat work and Pilates equipment including the Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs and Ladder Barrel to name a few.  She continues to develop her training and skills, keeping updated with the latest Pilates concepts and continuing to train with other experienced instructors across the world, including Clare Dunphy Hemani and Breathe Education.

Everyone agrees that Clare has an eagle eye for detail! Her classes are challenging and progressive and she will always do her very best to help you. You will learn at a pace suitable for you and be supported throughout your Pilates journey. Clare’s classes are often filled with laughter as she believes working hard should also be fun! Her kind manner and style of teaching ensures her classes are always very popular. 

Clare’s Pilates classes are recommended by Physiotherapists and Osteopaths and clients are often referred to her to help with back pain and core strength.  Clare is always happy to speak with a clients medical practitioner, osteopath, etc to discuss any specific exercises or problems that need to be worked on in a particular way.

Clare sees her horses twice a day and rides regularly, training them in dressage to an advanced level. She is also a keen yogi, practising Ashtanga yoga and additionally practises pole dancing. Clare has an Italian greyhound who keeps her busy and a husband who she sometimes gets to see!

Rufina has been passionate about Pilates for a long time and her energy in the studio is infectious! It wasn’t until she came to the UK in 2015 that she decided to take a Matwork course at Pi Studio in Battersea.

After she had her first daughter she took the full comprehensive classical Pilates training course, and following a year’s apprenticeship, completed the course in December 2019.