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About · founder & physiotherapist

Hello — I'm Amanda.

Physiotherapist, Pilates and barre teacher, and the person who'll be alongside you in every class.

I started Barreflies to offer something the fitness world often misses: expert, genuinely personal movement, in a space with no pressure to perform. Here's a little about how I got here — and how I teach.

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16 yrs

Teaching · Brighton

In sixteen years of teaching, my belief has only grown simpler: good movement is the best self-care there is — and it should be shaped around you.

My story

Physio brain, barre heart.

I'm a Chartered Physiotherapist and Level 3 Certified Pilates Instructor based in Brighton, and I run Barreflies — a hybrid space where clinical physiotherapy meets Pilates, barre and myofascial training that combines structural anatomy and sensory awareness.

My approach is shaped by both my education and years on the studio floor. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of Brighton, and earlier I studied English Literature at the University of Sussex — which probably explains why I love helping clients understand the story behind their pain, not just the symptoms.

Whether you're rehabilitating from an injury, managing recurring niggles, or simply wanting to move better, I focus on adaptable coaching and personalised progression — so you can train with confidence in a group setting or in a 1:1 session. Clients often say my sessions are fun and energising, but my priority is always smart movement that supports long-term resilience.

When I'm not teaching or treating, you'll usually find me spending time with my kids, enjoying the food stalls at the Open Market, or splashing in the water at the Level.

How I teach

What you can expect of me.

Five things I hold to in every class, whoever's in the room — plus the one that ties them all together.

Warm & welcoming

You're a person before you're a participant. Expect to be greeted by name, not processed through a class.

Expert, but accessible

Clinically grounded and precise — explained in plain language, never jargon for its own sake.

Body-inclusive

Every age, ability, shape and goal is genuinely welcome here. I honour the full spectrum of real bodies.

Calm & grounded

No hype, no pressure, no "push harder" energy. Just steady, intelligent movement that respects how you feel.

Playfully curious

I'd rather we explore what your body can do than chase a perfect rep. Curiosity beats performance, every time.

Shaped around you

Above all, classes adapt to the person in front of me — your body, your history, your goals — not the average.

What I believe

Movement should support your real life — not the other way round.

Shaped around you, not the average

No two bodies, histories or goals are the same, so my teaching flexes around you rather than asking you to fit a mould — whether that's preventing injury, building strength through pregnancy, navigating midlife changes, or simply keeping up with energetic grandchildren.

Curiosity over performance

You'll find playfulness and genuine expertise in equal measure, and absolutely no pressure to perform. We explore what your body can do, gently and intelligently — and you leave feeling stronger, more capable and more at home in yourself.

Training & credentials

The expertise behind the warmth.

Chartered Physiotherapist	BSc (Hons), University of Brighton
Certified Pilates Instructor	Level 3
BarreConcept® & BarreFloor®	Fully accredited
FAMO Myofascial Training	Ongoing specialism
Teaching experience	16 years and counting

Looking for hands-on treatment rather than a class? I also offer one-to-one physiotherapy and massage here in Brighton.

"The Freddie Mercury of Pilates!"

What one client called Amanda

Come and move with me.

Browse the classes and find one that fits — or just get in touch and tell me what you're looking for. I'd love to help you find your way in.

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