our team

The team at Bora are professional, welcoming and supportive. Your experience with us matters, what ever your need we will be sure to nurture, support and guide you on your health and wellness journey.

Anissa Germain M.Ost

Founder & Osteopath
Anissa is the founder of Bora Studio and a qualified osteopath, holding a Master of Osteopathy (M.Ost). She brings her clinical knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and rehabilitation to a highly personalised approach to Reformer Pilates.

Working primarily with clients in one-to-one sessions, Anissa focuses on understanding each person’s movement, health history and goals. Her teaching combines precise guidance with carefully adapted exercises and progressive challenges. She is particularly passionate about helping clients recognise meaningful progress in everyday life—from moving more comfortably to feeling stronger and more confident in the activities they enjoy.

Elizabeth 

Pilates Instructor
Elizabeth qualified as a Pilates instructor with the PhysicalMind Institute in 2015, following years of practising Matwork and Barre Pilates. She brings over a decade of teaching experience and a firm belief that Pilates can be adapted to suit a wide range of abilities.

Her classes emphasise alignment, breathing and core control, while developing strength, flexibility and muscular endurance. Elizabeth offers clear instruction and thoughtful modifications to accommodate individual needs and fitness levels. Her warm, attentive approach helps clients feel comfortable, understand their movement and build confidence as they progress.

Amber

Pilates Instructor
Amber brings over ten years of teaching experience across Reformer Pilates, Barre, aerial and group fitness, including five years teaching in the USA. Originally trained in dance and musical theatre, she combines an understanding of movement and technique with an energetic, dynamic teaching style.

Her own experience of serious injury and postnatal rehabilitation has deepened her appreciation of thoughtful, progressive exercise. Amber’s classes combine clear instruction, attention to technique and plenty of encouragement, creating a supportive environment where clients can challenge themselves, build confidence and enjoy their progress.

Emily 

Pilates Instructor
Emily combines seven years of experience teaching Reformer and Matwork Pilates with her career as a professional musical theatre performer. She also holds antenatal and postnatal qualifications, bringing additional knowledge to supporting clients through pregnancy and their return to exercise.

Her teaching blends focused technique, purposeful movement and an encouraging atmosphere. Passionate about the physical and mental benefits of Pilates, Emily helps clients develop strength, control and confidence through energising, carefully structured sessions. Expect attentive instruction, a positive approach and classes that make focused work enjoyable.

Abi

Pilates Instructor
Abi is a qualified STOTT PILATES instructor with a background in dance, dance teaching and aerial training. She first discovered Reformer Pilates at Bora while preparing her body for aerial work, quickly recognising its benefits for strength, control and confidence.

Inspired by her interest in anatomy and her love of teaching, Abi went on to train professionally in Pilates. She brings careful attention to movement quality, clear guidance and an encouraging approach to every session. Having started as a Bora client herself, she understands the value of feeling welcomed, supported and confident in class.

Daisy 

General Manager & Pilates Instructor

Daisy is a STOTT-certified Pilates instructor with eight years of experience in fitness and additional qualifications in TRX and Exercise to Music. Her own experience of running-related injuries and recovery after two pregnancies, including a twin pregnancy, helped shape her appreciation of Pilates.

Her teaching combines creative programming with close attention to alignment, technique and appropriate progression. Whether leading a class or a private session, Daisy aims to keep clients engaged, supported and challenged. As Bora’s General Manager, she also helps uphold the welcoming atmosphere, personal attention and high teaching standards at the heart of the studio.

Gosia

Pilates Instructor
Gosia discovered Pilates in 2010 following a knee injury, building on a lifelong involvement in sport and group fitness. She initially qualified as a Pilates instructor in Poland, began teaching in the UK in 2012 and became a fully qualified Body Control Pilates teacher in 2016.

Committed to continuing professional development, Gosia regularly attends courses, workshops and classes to deepen her knowledge and refine her teaching. Her approach prioritises clear instruction, movement quality and thoughtful progression, helping clients develop a strong foundation and work towards their goals with confidence.

Lemi

Pilates Instructor
Lemi is a STOTT-trained Matwork and Reformer Pilates instructor with a background in classical ballet and gymnastics. This foundation informs her attention to posture, coordination and controlled movement.

Her teaching brings together strength, balance, endurance and flexibility, drawing on her experience of different training methods. Lemi combines enthusiasm with a focus on technique, encouraging clients to develop greater body awareness and control. Her sessions reflect her passion for both ballet and Pilates, with varied exercises designed to help clients build strength and explore their movement.

Charlie

Pilates Instructor
Charlie discovered Reformer Pilates in 2023 and was drawn to its combination of strength, control and mindful movement. She has completed Reformer instructor training with the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI) and is working towards full certification.

As a student instructor, Charlie continues to develop her knowledge of anatomy, movement analysis and individual exercise adaptations, with plans to extend her training into APPI Matwork. Her warm, considered teaching style focuses on clear explanations, purposeful movement and helping clients develop confidence alongside strength and control.

Monique

Pilates Instructor
Monique brings over five years of teaching experience across the UK and New Zealand, where she completed her Reformer Pilates training.

Passionate about helping clients move well and feel their best, Monique enjoys creating engaging classes that support a wide range of fitness goals. With a particular love for core-focused movement, she incorporates plenty of strengthening and stabilising exercises into her sessions, helping clients build confidence, control, and overall body awareness.