about grounded

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Grounded is a modern Pilates studio in Huddersfield and Oldham, built on the belief that high-quality movement should be accessible and affordable for everyone.

With roots in clinical practice, we combine expert-led Pilates with an inclusive, down-to-earth approach.

In all we do we want to help every body we meet move better, feel stronger, and be part of a supportive community.

With beginnings in an upstairs physio room in Align Chiropractic & Physio, Grounded became Oldham’s first dedicated Pilates studio when it opened its doors in 2024.

We now offer a variety of classes (including yoga in Oldham) across 7 days a week and have been delighted to be a part of so many people’s journey to better movement and stronger bodies!

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Meet the Team

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair is in a yoga pose on a black mat, with one knee on the mat and the other leg extended behind her on a table. She is holding a weight in one hand, and her other hand is reaching for a bag. She is wearing a black sleeveless top, green leggings, and bracelets on her right wrist. The room has large windows with sheer curtains, and a green plant is hanging on the wall to the left.

    Jo Collins

    Oldham

    Previously a school teacher, Jo has been teaching Pilates now for almost 10 years. She trained with Polestar and has recently completed all her classical training. Jo teaches with a huge repertoire of exercises and is always there to provide hands-on adjustment to help you move better.

  • A woman leading a fitness class with people lying on exercise benches and raising their legs, in a well-lit room with plants and wooden ceiling beams.

    Rach Salford

    Huddersfield & Oldham

    Rach has been practising Pilates for years now and decided to train after she realised how much she had benefitted from personal practice. She’s been teaching a mixture of mat and reformer at Grounded for 2 years now and become’s best friends with everyone she teaches!

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    Anna Kinsey

    HUDDERSFIELD

    Anna has always been a keen gymnast and initially discovered Pilates as a compliment to her gymnastics. She came to love it and has worked with Grounded since she qualified as an instructor. On her days off, she can be found in a class elsewhere- a true Pilates addict!

  • Christie Hepke

    Christie Hepke

    HUDDERSFIELD

    Christie trained and taught Pilates in South Africa for over 20 years before moving to the UK with her family. She is qualified through BASI and is our most experienced instructor. A true lover of pure Pilates, her classes are always a challenge, and always a lot of fun!

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    Zoe O'Connor

    OLDHAM

    Zoe has been with Grounded from the beginning- but first as a client! She has gone on to train as a Pilates instructor and now teaches mat and reformer in Oldham. Genuinely obsessed, Zoe spends all her free time teaching and practising we feel super lucky to have her and all her passion!

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    Lauren Carey

    OLDHAM

    Lauren is our only yoga instructor, and has been offering classes on a Thursday evening since we opened in Oldham. Lauren underwent her teacher training in India and brilliantly blends movement and meditation in her classes- one of which is always open to beginners.

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    Bethan Casper

    HUDDERSFIELD

    Bethan is our resident physiotherapist and teaches at Grounded on a Wednesday, whilst also practicing physio in an MSK clinic in Yorkshire. She teaches our over 65 class, and is the perfect instructor to work with if you’re worried about an injury, or are using Pilates as rehab.

  • A woman with brown hair tied back, wearing a white Under Armour t-shirt, is doing a workout on a black mat inside a room with light-colored walls and blinds. She is smiling and supporting herself on her hands and knees. A white exercise ball and small green dumbbells are on the floor nearby.

    Nina Alexandridis

    OLDHAM

    Nina is our primary beginners instructor in Oldham and teaches both mat and reformer. Having experienced the benefits of Pilates for back & neck pain, she is keen to show new clients how Pilates can make them feel healthier and happier, and is great at making anyone new feel at ease.

our FIVE TEACHING PRINCIPLES

We are delighted to have compassionate teachers who are all appropriately qualified, passionate and excellent at teaching.

Whilst we know each teacher will be different and bring a unique set of skills to their classes, we expect each class to follow these five principles to ensure that everyone has a quality and consistent experience with Grounded.

1.We Teach Understanding

Everyone should leave a class understanding what they worked, why it matters and how it can help their daily life!

2. We Are Warm, But Professional

We are friendly and supportive but that does not mean our standards are casual or we will not challenge you.

3. We Build Long-Term Bodies

We prioritise building supple spines, resilient hips, a stable core and a nervous system that feels safe. How you feel matters far more than how you look!

4. We Make Pilates Accessible Without Diluting It

We start by being beginner friendly then teach using the 6 core principles of Pilates with exercises that are layered, adaptable and progressive.

5. We Care About the Person, Not the Session

We get to know our community- names, injuries, goals and any life stresses you share. We use these in teaching and we celebrate your wins!