Meet the Team
We offer a range of comprehensive Pilates teacher training courses designed to support students at every stage of their journey, from foundational study to advanced certification.
Through a balanced approach that combines practical training, theoretical education, and guided observation, students develop confidence, precision, and clarity in their teaching. Each course is thoughtfully designed to honor the integrity of the Pilates method while supporting professional growth in a modern teaching environment.
Karol House is a physiotherapist and Pilates educator with over 30 years of clinical and movement expertise. She qualified as a physiotherapist in 1992 and as a Pilates instructor in 2002, training under the Pilates Foundation and holding a Level 3 CYQ qualification. Her training includes courses with Alan Herdman, Classical Workshops with Jay Grimes, and an apprenticeship under Gordon Thompson, giving her a deep and well-rounded understanding of Pilates.
Karol combines postgraduate expertise in spinal and sports rehabilitation with a profound knowledge of Pilates as both a therapeutic and performance-enhancing practice. She integrates clinical precision with movement expertise to help clients and trainees achieve safe, effective, and lasting results.
Having worked across the NHS and private sector, she later founded a rehabilitation clinic and Pilates studio at The Queen’s Club, becoming a trusted referral partner for GPs, osteopaths, and chiropractors. She specialises in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain management.
As the master educator of The Pilates School, Karol blends clinical insight with compassionate teaching, mentoring trainees to develop technical excellence, professional integrity, and the confidence to deliver safe, effective, and empowering Pilates sessions. She also holds a Level 3 Award in Training, Education & Assessment, further strengthening her ability to guide the next generation of Pilates professionals.