Beyond the Reformer
Welcome to Beyond the Reformer, the podcast where Pilates professionals and enthusiasts come together for thoughtful conversations, genuine insights, and inspiring stories. Join Nic every Monday morning to feel more connected, inspired, and empowered in your Pilates practice, teaching, and beyond…
Episodes
48 episodes
The Business Model Behind Multi Million Dollar Pilates Studios with Lise Kuecker
Most Pilates studios are sitting on far more revenue potential than they realise.With the right pricing, membership strategy and business model, a single studio can grow into a multi-million-pound business without needing more...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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51:31
How to Choose the Right Pilates Movements for Rehab with SJ Walls
Too often Pilates teachers feel pressure to diagnose, label or overcomplicate movement.In reality, the most powerful thing we can do is help people move with confidence.In this episode, Nic speaks with clinic...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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1:05:27
Scaling a Pilates Empire Without Losing Integrity of the Method with Amy Jordan
Nic sits down with Amy Jordan, founder of Pilates Addiction and creator of the WundaFormer, to explore what it really takes to build a Pilates empire without losing your purpose.From leaving a career in entertainment marketing...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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1:07:15
Rewriting Desk Posture Through Pilates with Kerrie-Anne Bradley
Sitting all day is quietly reshaping our bodies and our confidence, and this episode explains exactly how to change that.In this conversation, Kerrie-Anne Bradley shares the story behind the Move at Your Desk Method and why sh...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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53:08
Dr Brent Anderson: The Future of Pilates Education and Industry Standards (PART 2)
We’re back with Part 2 of the amazing conversation with Dr Brent Anderson to go deeper into what is really happening behind the scenes in the Pilates world.They’re chatting about education standards and what it actually means ...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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1:00:29
Dr. Brent Anderson: The Science and Philosophy Behind Polestar Pilates (PART 1)
In Part One of this incredible two part interview, Nic sits down in California with Dr. Brent Anderson, physical therapist, educator and founder of Polestar Pilates.Brent shares how science has reshaped the way Polestar teache...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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49:27
The Pilates Body Isn’t What You Think with Brooke Siler
A Pilates body has nothing to do with aesthetics and everything to do with awareness, strength and freedom in your own skin.Nic sits down with Brooke Siler, author of The Pilates Body, to explore what the phrase “Pilates body”...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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1:03:33
The Story Behind Pilates Anytime and the Future of Online Pilates with Kristi Cooper
Pilates as we know it today would not exist without Kristi Cooper and the bold decision she made in 2009 to put the method online before anyone believed it would work.While in LA, Nic got the chance to visit Kristi Cooper in h...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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54:39
How Instagram Is Changing the Pilates Industry with The Pilates Snob
Pilates is EVERYWHERE right now, but not everything being labelled Pilates is safe or rooted in the original method.Nic sits down with Victoria Batha Cuomo aka the Pilates Snob, for a thought-provoking conversation about the c...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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56:41
The Real Difference Between Classical & Contemporary Pilates with Tracey Mallett
Pilates is not meant to be rushed, trendy, or reinvented every week, and this conversation explains exactly why.Nic sits down with Tracey Mallett in her California studio for an honest conversation about movement, teaching, cr...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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1:08:32
How to Cue Pilates Classes That Transform Your Teaching
The difference between a good Pilates class and a great one often comes down to how and when you cue.After receiving such a positive response from our previous episode on class planning, Nic is back for a solo episode that goe...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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44:56
How to Work With Pain and Injuries in Pilates with Samantha Wood
Teaching Pilates becomes a whole different experience when clients bring pain, injuries, and complex diagnoses into the room, and this episode shows how to handle those moments with confidence rather than fear.In this episode ...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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1:06:49
The Business Skills Every Pilates Studio Owner Needs with Seran Glanfield
Building a successful Pilates studio takes far more than great teaching, and this episode breaks down what truly creates long term growth, profitability, and sustainability in the Pilates industry.Nic sits down with Pilates bu...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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1:03:23
How These Pilates Conversations Can Shape Your 2026 | Recap Part 2
Happy New Year and welcome to part 2 of the 2025 Beyond the Reformer Recap!In this episode, Nic reflects on the lessons that emerged over the past year and how they are shaping the year ahead.Following on fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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50:46
The Most Impactful Pilates Conversations of 2025 | Recap Part 1
Welcome to part 1 of the 2025 Beyond the Reformer Recap! Nic is reflecting on the conversations that shaped Beyond the Reformer over the past six months.What began as a 10-episode series so that Nic could tick having a podcast...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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53:44
Inside the Growth of an Award Winning Pilates Studio with Angela Walker
Some Pilates studios grow because of strategy. Others grow because of community. Angela Walker has built her studio through both.This episode is a deep dive into what it really takes to grow a thriving, award winning Pilates s...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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59:17
What Is Fascia and Why Every Pilates Teacher Should Care About It with Kath Pentecost
Once you learn what fascia really does, you can’t unsee it in every client you work with.In this conversation, Nic sits down with movement educator and fascia expert Katherine Pentecost for a deep dive into the world of fascia...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:06:42
Making Pilates Truly Inclusive for All Bodies with DK Ciccone
Pain does not mean your body is broken. If you work with clients in pain or you have ever felt afraid to move, this conversation is for you.In this episode of Beyond The Reformer, Nic sits down with Pilates teacher, movement s...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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1:10:22
How Movement Becomes Medicine with Christi Idavoy
Movement becomes medicine when you learn how to truly feel it, and this conversation with Christi Idavoy shows you exactly how to teach from that place of depth, clarity and presence.Today, Nic sits down with senior Polestar P...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:11:08
Inside Polestar Pilates’ Approach to Teaching with Depth with Nichole Zuckerman
Few people have shaped modern Pilates education like Nichole Zuckerman. As one of Polestar Pilates’ most senior educators, Nichole has dedicated her career to deepening how teachers understand movement, presence, and the human body.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:01:57
How to Build a Pilates Class That Transforms Your Clients Without Burning You Out
Behind every powerful Pilates class is a teacher who understands subtlety. In this solo episode, Nic shares how to create classes that help clients find ease, awareness, and lasting change.After years of teaching and now educa...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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28:36
The Art of Simplicity in Pilates Cuing with LaBriece Ochsner
In this bonus episode, Nic sits down with Balanced Body Educator LaBriece Ochsner at the Pilates Gathering in Scotland to explore how education, compassion, and clarity in teaching continue to shape the future of Pilates.LaBri...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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32:51
Bridging the Gap Between Physiotherapy and Pilates with Cameron Angus
Nic is back with another conversation recorded live at the Pilates Gathering in Scotland. Cameron Angus and Nic explore how the worlds of physiotherapy and Pilates intertwine to create more resilient, mindful, and connected movers and teachers....
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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44:54
The Stories, Legacy, and Lessons of a Lifetime in Pilates with Michael King
When Michael King started teaching Pilates nearly five decades ago, there was only one studio in London, and no one could have imagined how it would grow into the worldwide practice it is today.In this inspiring conversation, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:09:38
How Joakim Valsinge Used Pilates to Help His Son Move and Thrive
Guided by first-generation teacher Lolita San Miguel, Joakim discovered how movement can shape not just stronger bodies, but stronger lives.In this episode, Nic sits down with Joakim Valsinge, a former military instructor turn...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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57:52