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
Lorraine Young
Instructor
Lorraine comes with a wealth of experience, having been in the fitness industry for over 30 years.
Lorraine is a Pilates Mat & Reformer teacher as well as a Master Teacher Trainer for Drummond Education.
Having won a “Fitness Professional of the Year” award for her commitment and dedication to the industry, she presents internationally.
Qualifications
- Education & Training Award – Level 3
- Mat Pilates Diploma
- Pilates with Ball, Band, Sliders, Circle & Hand Weights
- Reformer Instructor Level 1 & 2
- Postural Analysis
- Personal Training Level 3
- Body Pump – Les Mills
- Body Balance – Les Mills
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 Mat & Reformer Level 1 & 2
- STOTT Pilates Stability Chair
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
- Neuro Pilates, APPI
- Pilates for Osteoporosis, APPI
- STOTT PILATES®️ Post-Natal Pilates
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