“I’ve been coming to Vida’s class at Thrive for three years, and the benefits are immeasurable. I’m stronger and fitter, but also much more in tune with my body and its needs. Vida is brilliant at communicating the nuances of each exercise, making it much easier to tune into the mind-muscle connection.
She’s also great at suggesting tweaks and alternatives for those of us with specific physical demands (for instance, I’m hypermobile, so often struggle to know where all my joints are... Vida is so good at providing brilliant feedback on this!). Can’t recommend Thrive highly enough.”
— Belinda Dillon
“When asked ‘What’s the biggest ageing takeaway that your training has given you that you can share with me’, my friend and nurse replied, ‘If you do nothing else, you/we must all be doing Pilates’. Clearly, a focused, experienced and dedicated teacher, someone who is all about the individual is the way forward... enter Vida! Having attended Vida’s classes for over a year now, I can safely say that my body is in a much better shape; I have stronger feet, improved balance, and enhanced posture and whilst my hips will always be a work in progress, I know that Vida has my back!”
— Polly Macpherson
“A tailor made service which has addressed my physical needs over the last 15 years and kept me mobile and flexible as I’ve moved from my 60s, into my 70s and onwards!
Vida has managed my exercise needs through broken limbs, back problems and various other injuries and strains. I have maintained my physical confidence and been able to understand why my body has reacted in the way that it has as I have aged. I cannot rate her responsiveness and adaptability highly enough. She listens and responds to all feedback as well as offering useful advice and suggestions.
My husband and I have enjoyed joint sessions weekly over the last 10 years and hope to continue as long as we can.”
— Susan Temple
“Vida is a deeply knowledgeable and experienced Pilates instructor. She is helping me develop my new practice, both on a technical level and creating connection within my body in a profound way. I feel stronger at 45 than I have in 20 years. Thank you!”
— Katherine McCabe Bettiza
“Vida is an exceptional teacher. She gives individual attention to all in class. She explains things clearly and differentiates well. She also brings humour and kindness to her classes.”
— Laura Davies
“Beautiful, bright and clean studio space with a great range of equipment. Vida is an excellent Pilates instructor with extensive experience of helping people at all abilities and she takes your needs into account when teaching you. The class sizes are small so you will get the support your need. As someone with chronic pain I feel safe in her classes and her teaching has strengthened my core and given me ways to manage my pain in a positive way.”
— Cassie Leicester
“I have been a student of Vida’s for many years and would recommend her classes to anyone wanting to do Pilates. I love her attention to detail, the individual, and her hands on approach. There is always something new in classes, something to think about, work on and improve. I leave classes feeling worked, well stretched and relaxed.”
— Beth Osment
“I’ve been enjoying Vida’s Pilates classes for over five years. The atmosphere is relaxing, supportive, and encouraging. The Pilates is challenging and personalised. I look forward to each class as ‘me time’ and always leave feeling stronger, physically and mentally.”
— Pam Gray
“Vida is an excellent teacher. I am dyspraxic and was nervous to start with that I would not be able to follow her instructions but Vida is kind, patient and supportive. Just the best. Highly recommend.”
— Vicki McAndrew
“I have been attending Vida’s Pilates classes for several years. I enjoy her teaching style; she is personable and sensitive to client’s needs. I commend her on her attention to detail. I don’t get away with my second best and that’s probably why I benefit from her tuition. Thank you Vida.”
