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
58 episodes
Burnout, Boundaries and Building a Career That Lasts as a Pilates Teacher with Audrey O'Connor
"I cannot be of service to other people if I cannot be of service to myself."You left the corporate world for a reason. But somehow you're exhausted, resentful, and wondering why this passion-driven career feels just as relentle...
Teaching Pilates to Children: How to Make It Fun, Inclusive & Effective
Nic is joined by Clarissa Shepherd, kids Pilates specialist, pre and postnatal educator, Club Pilates master trainer, and author of Sage Does Pilates<...
Beyond Classical: Ron Fletcher's Pilates Legacy With Kyria Sabin
"The body floats on the breath. Without the breath, we don't have a core. We don't have a centre." - Kyria SabinIn this episode, we are joined by Kyria Sabin, director of Fletcher Pilates International and one of the most respected custo...
A Year of Pilates Conversations Changed How I Think About Teaching
Beyond the Reformer turns 1!! 🥳In this special solo anniversary episode, Nic marks one full year of Beyond the Reformer by sharing her honest reflections on everything she has learned over the past year.She o...
Rethinking Pilates for Runners, Pain, and Performance with Juan Nieto
Nic is joined by Juan Nieto, a physical therapist, Polestar educator, founder of the Reformer Flow Collective and co-creator of Runty.Juan brings a completely different perspective to Pilates, movement, and coaching. Rather th...
Stop Copying Other Pilates Teachers and Start Being Yourself with Lesley Logan
In this episode, Nic is joined by Lesley Logan, a classical Pilates teacher, international presenter, fellow podcaster, and founder of Profitable Pilates and Online Pilates Classes.They explore what it really takes to become a...
How to Become a Great Pilates Teacher with Polestar UK Owner Andre Santaella
In this episode, Nic sits down with Andre Santaella, COO of Polestar Pilates and now leading Polestar UK, to explore her journey from discovering Pilates through her mum’s studio to stepping into a global leadership role.Nic a...
Rael Isacowitz: The Basi Block System, Industry Standards and Crediting in Pilates (PART 2)
Welcome back to Part 2 of this conversation with Rael Isacowitz, founder of Basi Pilates, where Nic and Rael go deeper into the evolution of the method, the role of equipment, and what it really takes to become a great teacher in today’s indust...
Rael Isacowitz: Teaching With Purpose, Precision And Flow At Basi Pilates (PART 1)
There are very few people in the Pilates world who have shaped the industry in the way Rael Isacowitz has.In part 1 of this conversation, Nic sits down with the founder of Basi Pilates to explore the real foundations of the me...
How to Bring More Creativity Into Your Pilates Classes Without Chaos
Are you feeling pressure to make your Pilates classes more creative but not sure where to start?We’ve seen how much you’ve been loving the solo episodes, so Nic is back today to discuss how to be more creative in your classes ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...