Hi, I’m Jess Wicks
Originally from Sydney, Australia and now based in Surrey, I’m a Level 3 qualified Mat Pilates instructor who trained with Body Control Pilates.
From Sydney to Surrey
I came to Pilates the way a lot of people do, through an injury. A back injury left me hesitant about how I moved and wary of doing the wrong thing. Pilates was what gave me my confidence back, slowly and carefully at first, and then completely.
It stopped being rehab and became the part of the week I looked forward to most. In time it inspired me to train and teach. I qualified as a Level 3 Mat Pilates instructor with Body Control Pilates, one of the most respected Pilates training organisations in the UK, and I now teach in Surrey as well as live online.
I’m Australian, born and raised in Sydney, and now live in Surrey. That move, and a good deal of travel either side of it, shaped how I think about movement. A practice that only works in one room isn’t much use to a life that moves around, so everything I teach is designed to travel with you. A mat, a little floor space, and you have your class.
Purposeful, but never joyless
I believe Pilates can be controlled and purposeful while still being something you genuinely look forward to.
Deep core, properly
Every class is built on controlled, precise movement and real core connection. It’s the work that makes a difference to how you stand, move and feel outside the class.
Full-body sculpting
My classes blend classical Pilates with contemporary variations, so the foundations stay traditional while the flow feels current. Small equipment, thoughtful sequencing and enough repetition to challenge the whole body. Expect plenty of satisfying shakes.
An atmosphere you want to return to
Welcoming, energising and free of ego. Modifications are always offered, and nobody is expected to look like anybody else.
Qualified, insured, and always learning
- Level 3 qualified Mat Pilates instructor
- Trained with Body Control Pilates
- Certified Teacher and registered with the Society for Pilates Method
- Fully insured for in-person, online, workplace and event classes
- Experienced with beginners, returners and mixed-ability groups
If you’re unsure whether a class is right for you, whether that’s a niggle, an injury, pregnancy or post-natal recovery, email me before you book and we’ll work out the best place to start.
Your first class is closer than you think
Tell me a little about what you’re looking for and I’ll point you towards the right session, whether that’s in Surrey, online, or with your team. More classes are joining the timetable shortly, so do ask what is coming up.