"I met Nuala for the first time when I attended the Pilates Institute Reformer training that she was delivering. I had previously completed my Mat work certification with another training company and was a little nervous about how the training would be delivered from a different provider. From the start I was blown away by Nuala’s experience and understanding of the technique. Her ability to correct the finest detail and break down movements to suit everyone was something I hadn’t experienced in my previous training. I also for the first time felt a real connection to the original work whilst understanding the contemporary interpretation. I feel sure this comes from Nuala’s complete understanding and years of experiencing Pilates in her own body as well as many hours of teaching. I felt for the first time I understood what the technique was about despite teaching for the previous 3 years.But as well as that one of the best things about Nuala’s teaching is that she is “real world”. She of course knows all the advanced applications of the method but gives instructors the confidence to know that it’s not all about that. It’s about knowing the reason for what you are teaching in your own mind and attaining all the benefits of Pilates without having trained as a gymnast or dancer for years. I would recommend anyone wanting to experience Pilates fully to work with Nuala and I hope our paths cross again."

Claire Wray
Equilibrium Health Limited

"Nuala Coombs is an exceptional Pilates Mentor. She has taught me the principles of Pilates, taken me from novice to advanced instructor. As a result of Nuala's expert tuition and her encouragement to practice Pilates regularly, I have grown my Pilates business. I am now associated with a number of Physiotherapists as well as Corporate Fitness Centres. Nuala is friendly and a pleasure to work with, her highly professional approach to Pilates and Fitness Teaching has my strongest recommendation and endorsement."

Neil Smith
Pilatesfit UK
Neil@pilatesfit.co.uk

"Nuala Coombs is a truly inspirational person! I first met her in 2003 when I was taking my first Pilates Instructor training course. What struck me, straight away, was her deep knowledge and passion about the subject. Sometimes when someone is genuinely at the top of their game, they find it hard to pass knowledge on to someone less informed. This is totally not the case with Nuala! She manages to explain even the most complex of subjects with clarity, enthusiasm and dare I say it humour. I would encourage anyone who has the even the slightest inclination to either train as an Instructor with Nuala, or take one of her classes to do so with urgency. It will be a step that your brain and your body will never forget. I have been lucky enough to have several one to one sessions with Nuala. Her attention to detail and profound understanding of the body is the best. Nuala was able to make me achieve results that I would never have thought possible. This was all made achievable with the easy rapport that Nuala make effortless. No uneasy or body conscious moments within these sessions.So to repeat myself Nuala Coombs in a truly inspirational person. I do hope you have the opportunity to be inspired as well!"

Keeley Craigie
Keeley@purely-pilates.co.uk

“Nuala Coombs was involved in the delivery of the CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates in the early stages of this relatively new qualification. She has a wealth of experience in the teaching of Pilates and her technical expertise in this area enabled her to contribute to the ongoing development of the qualification.”

Jenny Patrickson
Lead Verifier Central YMCA Qualifications

"I was mainly trained by Nuala and just wanted you to pass onto her that I thought she was an absolutely great teacher. Really enjoyed her courses and I learnt so much from her. I don't think I really understood what Pilates was about until she trained me."

Claire Wray
Equilibrium Health Limited

"I have worked with Nuala over a number of pilates courses and her training skills are second to none! She delivers the courses in a practical and dynamic way, and with the benefit of years of experience, in depth knowledge, a sense of humour and lots of commonsense Nuala is the perfect trainer. Working with Nuala is refreshing and motivating and she makes herself very accessible to all who want to learn from her. I hope to continue my pilates education with Nuala in the future in the sunshine of St Tropez!"

Caroline McCord
Back in Balance Pilates Hampshire/Wiltshire
backinbalancepilates@hotmail.co.uk

"Training alongside Nuala has been most beneficial to my teaching abilities. Her clear delivery of the programme as well as her controlled execution of the moves has given me a great understanding of the Pilates repetoire."

Delma Stewart, Ireland.

"I have known Nuala for 8 years and during this time she has taught me many modules and courses including one to one, remedial pilates, pre post natal pregnancy, senior pilates, the equipment reformer & Cadillac. I have now qualified as a matwork cyq level 3 Instructor. Nuala has guided me along the way with an invaluble amount of advice and tips that have been really useful and successful with my clients. I have my own business and work along side 3 chiorpractors and I have regular referals from these and other local health professionals. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Nuala as she has an approachable and relaxed style. Nuala has always answered my questions - no matter how silly I thought they were! She is a great mentor."

Debbie Tizard
Weymouth, Dorset

"Nuala’s wealth of experience teaching Pilates and her technical expertise in this area allowed her to contribute to the ongoing development of the CYQ Level 3 Certificate in teaching Mat Pilates."

Jenny Patrickson
Lead Verifier Central YMCA Qualifications, UK

"Nuala's teaching is pure and precise, her pedagogical approach allows freedom to the student to search and find by himself physical answers in order to integrate the Pilates Method at its best. Her experience has sharpened her teaching to a point where, as a student, I always felt stimulated and eager to learn more. She brought me the sense of being a detective with my client, with a respectful approach and kindness.Today I teach with this consciousness and continue to wonder deeper in the technique. I feel confident and helpful regarding the fast results on the clients. Merci."

Celina Chaulvin
Geneva