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Why choose Smooth Pilates?
At Smooth Pilates, we believe in offering the highest quality Reformer Pilates training to help you achieve your fitness and wellness goals. Your instructor will be trained by the renowned Merrithew™ organisation, bringing you expert knowledge and personalised attention to each session. We emphasise a tailored approach to meet your unique needs, ensuring that you receive the most effective and enjoyable workout possible. At Smooth Pilates, you'll experience a welcoming and supportive environment where your progress and well-being are our top priorities. Choose us for a transformative journey towards a stronger, more balanced body.
Meet your instructor
Hello my name is Valentina Kusnirova and I am the owner and instructor at Smooth Pilates. I am originally from Slovakia but have been living in the UK for the last 14 years and have been practising my northern accent for the last 11 years!
I grew up doing gymnastics which took a toll on my joints which left me with chronic knee pain.
It was only until my own Pilates journey started in 2020 when I discovered the reformer and with the help of my incredible instructor (shout out to Lindsay Broxap from Pilates Space) that I was finally pain free.
Fast forward few years and I am now running my own studio and helping my own clients to overcome their injuries.
When I decided to train as an instructor it was really important to me to choose a company that puts emphasis on anatomy and physiology as my aim is to help my clients gain greater understanding of their bodies. My goal for the future is to help as many people as possible to feel the best they have ever felt, whatever their age!