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

Studio Director & Osteopath

Reformer Pilates sessions have a maximum of 4 clients per class. Smaller classes enable me to give each of you individual attention and instruction.

Not only is Pilates an excellent form of exercise for everyone, but also using my knowledge from my Osteopath studies, I am able to adapt the sessions to assist many of my clients during rehabilitation of back and sports injuries, hip and knee replacements and general wellbeing. As a beginner you may feel at first nothing is happening and this can be frustrating but if I can give you one top tip, it would be to commit yourself to 10 classes and you will never regret it!

My classes are diverse, everything from Reformer, Tower Reformer, BarreReformer classes. When you contact me I will happily talk you through my schedule. I am pleased to offer new clients a telephone conversation where we can discuss your specific requirements and any concerns you might have.

Daisy Whytock

Pilates Instructor

Daisy began her career in Fitness 8 years ago after finding a passion for Pilates, Barre and running.  Pilates became a staple in Daisy’s exercise regimen after some running related injuries and two pregnancies, including a twin pregnancy. Pilates is hugely beneficial in rehabilitating bodies and focussing the mind and has therefore been an important part of her own recovery.

Daisy is a STOTT certified Pilates Instructor and qualified to teach TRX and Exercise to Music among other things.  Her passion is planning creative, ever evolving classes while maintaining a keen attention to correct form and safe practice.  Her aim is to keep you motivated and focussed throughout your class or private session and her promise is that you will never be bored!

Kate

Pilates Instructor

As many of you know, my reformer journey started a few years ago. Following surgery I was recommend Pilates and since finding Bora, my mind, body and life has been transformed.

I am now a qualified STOTT reformer Pilates instructor and also TEN dynamic certified.

I always left and still leave classes now feeling a little taller, more toned and always happier than when I walked in. A feeling I want all my clients to share too. Even the odd jelly legs thrown in!

Ensuring every class is unique with exciting and fun moves and routines, hopefully I can help you achieve this too.

Amber

Pilates Instructor

Training originally as a dancer and musical theatre performer Amber brings awesome energy and unique style to all her classes. With over 8 years teaching experience in Reformer Pilates, Barre, Aerial and multiple other forms of group training, she brings a wide range of knowledge, understanding and technique to her instructing. Having battled serious injuries, as well as postpartum rehab she understands and appreciates the incredible healing power of Pilates and is hugely passionate to share that with clients. With 5 years teaching experience in the USA Amber brings a modern, dynamic and energetic flare to her sessions. Amber prides herself on providing a warm and supportive environment, making sure clients feel empowered, inspired and leave her sessions with a smile on the face!

Louise

Pilates Instructor

Becoming a Mum, honestly kind of wreaked havoc on my core strength, I felt weak and disconnected to my body, luckily Pilates safely helped me regain the strength I had lost, I felt amazing, and so much happier physically and mentally. I was so passionate about my transformation, I officially trained with the renowned Body Control Pilates, and later gaining my reformer qualification with JPilates. My mission is to share the positive force that Pilates can have on our bodies and mind, and in turn help us live healthier and happier lives. In my classes I don’t expect perfection, I just ask for commitment, presence, and awareness, if we bring that to the mat, we will improve over time, and feel so much better. It’s worth mentioning too, I am someone that takes Pilates seriously, but never myself! I want exercise to be enjoyable, so expect some questionable jokes, and a warm smile.

Gosia Malyszko

Pilates Instructor

My Pilates journey begun in 2010, after I suffered a knee injury that prevented me from participating in any high-impact sports. As my whole life always revolved around fitness (as a kid I was a professional table tennis player and later – group class instructor, teaching step, body conditioning, circuit, etc.) I needed something to stay active, but also something that is safe and would help me with my regeneration. That is when I discovered Pilates. I fell in love with it after the first class I took part in. Soon after, I qualified as a Pilates instructor in Poland and started teaching it after moving to UK in 2012. In 2016 I have converted to become a fully qualified Body Control Pilates teacher.

Since, I haven’t stopped developing my knowledge and have been attending different courses, classes and workshops on a regular basis so that I continue to provide my clients with the best service possible.

Lemi

Pilates Instructor
Lemi is a STOTT-trained instructor for mat and reformer with a background in classical ballet and gymnastics. She emphasises four main types of training: strength, balance, endurance and flexibility, having explored various training methods herself. 
She brings her enthusiasm and passion for Ballet and Pilates to every session. 

Elizabeth Webb

Pilates Instructor

Elizabeth qualified as a Pilates instructor with Physical Mind Institute (PMI) early 2015 after practicing mat and barre pilates since 2007. Health and wellness has always been important in her life, a keen runner before discovering the benefits of Pilates.

She truly believes Pilates is a form of exercise for all levels of fitness. Her classes are a full body workout, improving flexibility, building strength while developing muscle control and endurance for the entire body. Emphasis will be on body alignment, breathing and developing a strong core to aid in overall fitness and mobility. Elizabeth’s teaching will allow for different exercises to be modified taking into account injuries and overall fitness levels.

Being a Pilates instructor is a ‘second life’ for Elizabeth as she spent 20 years in
the corporate world in Human Resources. She lives in Tunbridge Wells with her husband, 2 teenage boys and her much loved dog.

Charlie

Pilates Instructor
Charlie started practicing Reformer Pilates in 2023 and was drawn to its ability to build strength, improve body condition and promote overall well-being.
She has qualified with the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute, one of the leading providers of Pilates education globally. Charlie is working towards full certification as a Reformer Pilates instructor and is gaining hands-on experience whilst continuing to refine skills in anatomy, movement analysis and client centred instruction.
In addition, she is about to embark on her Matwork certification, also through the APPI.
As a dedicated student teacher, Charlie is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger and improve their overall wellbeing through mindful, functional movement.