About Us
Pilates 4 All is a boutique Mat, Reformer and Sports Massage Studio based in Portobello.
We offer private and semi-private Reformer sessions and group Mat classes. We practice styles that are suitable for everyone no matter your age or skill level.
Meet the team
Clare Shillinglaw
Pilates 4 All Owner & Instructor
I originally started practising Pilates in 2008 however Pilates 4 All wasn’t formed until 2016, when I experienced my own health issues. It was then that I really embraced the world of Pilates and went on to become a qualified teacher.
I love nothing more than passing on the teachings and benefits of this wonderful way of body conditioning. I know more than most what it’s like to have deteriorating mobility issues so my main goal as a Pilates teacher is to help my clients explore, strengthen and improve their movement patterns.
My motivation and personal experience
I had muscular and alignment problems with my knees, back, neck and shoulders. Pilates corrected a number of the bone and muscle alignment and strengthening problems I had and gave me my health and life back.
The catalyst for my motivation has very much been my personal experience of having joint and muscular problems. I had predominantly led a lifestyle of dance, health and fitness from a young age, however, early onset Osteoarthritis overtook my body and my way of exercising changed completely.
I love nothing more than passing on the teachings and benefits of this wonderful way of body conditioning. I know more than most what it’s like to have deteriorating mobility issues so my main goal as a Pilates teacher is to help my clients explore, strengthen and improve their movement patterns.
Clients can take what they have learned in the studio and apply it to their everyday lives, with the general consensus being that by incorporating Pilates into their daily tasks all your movements will be more efficient. For me, Pilates is not just practising and teaching a series of exercises, it’s a way of life.
Qualifications
- STOTT PILATES® Reformer
- Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates
- Level 3 Diploma in Yoga
- Pilates for Bone Health – Special Populations
- Therapy Exercise & Exercise Referral Diploma
- Pilates with Mini Ball, Band & Foam Roller
- Pilates with Magic Circle
- Level 4 Nutrition for Exercise
- Advanced Stretch & Mobility
- Trigger Point Pilates®
- BalletFit
- Stretch & Play – Children’s Yoga & Pilates
Emma Ruth Slater
Instructor
Emma is a Pilates a fully comprehensive Pilates Teacher. She is passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of movement and aims to share her knowledge in a fun and safe environment.
Movement is a big part of Emma’s life. Being a professional dancer is what led her to becoming a Pilates teacher. She started Pilates early on in her dance training, continuing to practice throughout her professional training and into my career.
She is excited to work with clients towards their individual goals and help them find confidence and joy in movement through the Pilates method.
Qualifications
- Pilates Foundation Certified Matwork Teacher
- STOTT PILATES®️Pilates Certified Reformer Instructor
- STOTT PILATES®️ Pilates trained Cadillac Instructor (soon to be chair too!)
- Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance validated by Trinity College London
- STOTT PILATES®️Prenatal on the Reformer
Taylor McKinney
Instructor
After years of working in fitness in the United States, Taylor moved to Edinburgh and trained as a STOTT PILATES® instructor. She brings an enthusiastic and creative approach to both Mat and Reformer whilst firmly grounding her classes in the STOTT method.
With a diverse sporting background ranging from Basketball to Cheerleading, Taylor discovered her love for Pilates whilst looking for challenging workouts that minimised the risk of injury. As a result, her classes are high-energy and aim to leave you feeling stronger and empowered.
She believes Pilates is an inclusive form of exercise anybody can benefit from, and she works closely with her clients to find a level that pushes them whilst making sure they feel safe.
Qualifications
- STOTT PILATES®️ – Matwork and Reformer Instructor
- STOTT PILATES®️ – Cadillac, Chair and Barrels Instructor
Fiona Diack
Instructor
Fiona began taking Pilates classes as a teenager to help with injuries from Highland Dancing. Fiona found Pilates to be the best way not just to rehab from injuries but also to build body awareness and focus on alignment and functional movement.
Working in the corporate world for the last 20 years she has also found Pilates a great way to counter sitting at a desk for long periods of time.
Qualifications
- STOTT PILATES®️ – Matwork and Reformer Certified Instructor
- STOTT PILATES®️ – Cadillac, Chair and Barrels Trained Instructor
- Certified APPI Matwork Pilates for Women’s Health Instructor
- Additional Training
- Neuro Pilates, APPI
- Pilates for Osteoporosis, APPI
- Pilates for Hypermobility, APPI
- Pilates for Menopause, APPI
- Pilates and the Pelvic Floor, APPI
- Ante & Post Natal Pilates, APPI
- Post Natal Pilates, STOTT PILATES®️
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