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
66 episodes
Harder Isn’t Always Better: The Smarter Way to Build Strength
"I've been lied to my whole life. This just feels relaxing, and yet my body is starting to change."In this episode, Nic flies solo to unpack a question she gets asked constantly on her teacher trainings: why isn't harder always ...
How to Cue Pilates Like a Pro with Alan Herdman
"The technique is less important than the person."In this episode, we are joined by Alan Herdman - the man widely credited with bringing Pilates to the UK, opening the country's first Pilates studio back in the early 1970s. Afte...
What the Future of Reformer Pilates Actually Looks Like with Yvette McGaffin
In this episode, Nic is joined by Yvette McGaffin, co-founder of ReformRx and the driving force behind what is set to become the world's first digitally connected Reformer Pilates machine for the home.Yvette's story is one of the more re...
How to Build a Profitable Pilates Studio Business with Joanne Mathews
"I think we're at that time where we can actually professionalize this industry, and we can have the standards that we want to set, and we can offer people careers."In this episode, we are joined by Joanne Mathews, founder and CEO of Ten...
How Much Anatomy Do Pilates Teachers Actually Need to Know With Tracy Ward
"I really worry that we will lose the essence of what Pilates actually is. How much are we going to dilute it?"In this episode, Nic is joined by Tracy Ward - physiotherapist, Pilates teacher, and author of The Science of Pilates...
The Wild West of Pilates: Why Teaching Standards Are Letting Everyone Down with Katie Nankivell
"There is a lot of money-hungry people chasing trends with a lack of moral compass and ethics behind them."The Pilates industry is growing fast - but not always in the right direction. In this episode, Nic is joined by Katie, fo...
From Basement Studio to 9 Locations: How New York Pilates Defined Its Method
"Real change in your body happens from grounded, consistent work. Doing the split and a handstand is entertaining, but that's not what Pilates is about."In this episode, Nic is joined by Heather Andersen, founder of New York Pil...
The Missing Piece in Pilates Teacher Training with Amy Havens
"I think self-acceptance and self-compassion... it's gonna keep changing and if you hear the loud stuff saying, I can't do that anymore - no." - Amy HavensIn this episode, Nic is joined by Amy Havens, a veteran Pilates educator,...
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”...