About Me
Director of Exclusive PilatesStott Pilates® Certified InstructorA.C.S.M. Exercise PhysiologistR.S.A Exercise to Music
My name is Nicole Small, and I am a highly qualified and experienced fitness professional with more than 30 years of industry experience. Specialising in Pilates, she has enjoyed a very successful career teaching a variety of disciplines, including:
- Aerobics and Step Aerobics
- Body Pump
- Spinning
- Conditioning
- Aqua Aerobics
- Slide Aerobics
- Kangoo Aerobics
- Circules
- Ante/Post-Natal Workouts
- Aqua Kick
- Khai-BO
- Body Combat
Moving from a career in investment banking to fitness, I was instrumental in introducing step aerobics to Essex. During my fitness career, I have worked extensively in the UK and internationally as a gym instructor, personal trainer, and presenter, and also held a management position at Canary Wharf Health Club for 10 years. I also lived and worked in Malta as a Studio Manager within a prestigious hotel.
Pilates
I began my Pilates career in 2000, when I completed intensive training with Stott Pilates® and Polestar Pilates®, both internationally recognised qualifications, and became a certified instructor for Pilates Matwork.
Very soon, I personally experienced the positive impact of Pilates on my body, which had extensive wear and tear after many years of high-impact and highly repetitive exercise. Accordingly, I decided to embark upon an intensive 3-year Pilates Teacher training course with the Stott Pilates® method.
I became a fully certified Stott Pilates® Instructor in 2010, gaining the knowledge and experience needed to teach all the disciplines, including:
- Matwork
- Reformer
- Cadillac
- Stability Chair
- Ladder Barrel
- Arc Barrel
- Spine Corrector Injuries and Special Populations
Upon completing my certification, I formed my own Pilates company, Exclusive Pilates, opening my first studio at my home in 2013. To maintain my Stott Pilates® and A.C.S.M. certifications, I attend ongoing training, courses, and examination annually. This enables me to keep abreast of new developments, current trends, and the latest research in a constantly evolving industry.
Classes and Training
In addition to my work at Exclusive Pilates, I continue to teach my classes nationally and internationally at fitness conventions around the world. I take my work and my responsibility to my students very seriously – among my many qualifications, I am a “Buff Bones” certified bone-safe instructor.
What’s more, I have developed an excellent reputation as a Pilates instructor in Essex. Two Premier League footballers are among my previous clientele, and I serve clients throughout the local area.
What’s more, I have developed an excellent reputation as a Pilates instructor in Essex. Two Premier League footballers are among my previous clientele, and I serve clients throughout the local area.
Specialities
My expertise includes the following specialities:
- Ante/Post-Natal
- Pilates Applications for:
- C-Section Recovery
- Diastasis Recti (Ladies and Men)
- Pelvic Floor Health and Dysfunctions, (e.g., Incontinence, SPD)
- Foot Mechanics and Pathologies
- Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
- Osteoporosis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s
- Stroke
- Menopause
- Scoliosis
- Neurological Conditions
- Shoulder and Neck Dysfunction and Function
- Sports-Specific Training
- Myofascial Release Techniques
- Trigger Point Pilates for:
- Orthopaedics (Upper Body, Backs, Necks)
- Pelvic Floor
- Menopause
- Matwork
- Aerial Pilates
- Aerial Antenatal Yoga
- Aerial Yoga
- Fascia Fitness Vibration Therapy
- Barre
- Athletic Enhancement
- Nutrition
An Extensive Product Range
Gift vouchers and other products are available from Exclusive Pilates. I offer a diverse range of Izabella Bali handmade silver and rose gold jewellery. I also stock Vitality Extracts essential oil bracelets and oils, as well as ToeSox and Sweaty Betty products.
Interested in Pilates?
Backed by more than 30 years of experience in fitness, I offer classes at my private Pilates studio.