Personalised Pilates

Private sessions across the full range of equipment

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Welcome

Hi, I am Tara Moody, certified Pilates Instructor and founder of Uplift, a bespoke Pilates studio offering private and duet equipment sessions.

Fitness trends come and go but a thoughtful and caring approach to movement is timeless. Whatever your age, level of fitness and stage of life you are at, I am here to help. Every body is unique and different things work for different people, so the most effective Pilates programme is one tailored specifically to you and your needs.

I will work with you to navigate pain, build strength, improve mobility and, most importantly, help you to move more effectively in daily life, now and for years to come.

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Studio

Uplift is not your typical group reformer studio. The reformer is simply one of several pieces of apparatus that make up the original Pilates method. A bespoke programme with Uplift involves work on the reformer, the tower, the stability chair, the cadillac and the ladder barrel.

In conjunction with smaller Pilates equipment plus a selection of general fitness apparatus, you will experience a complete mind-body workout with a huge variety of exercises and modifications to suit everyone.

The studio is an intimate space where everybody is welcome. Clients benefit from privacy, working at their own pace, with no judgment or comparison to others.

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Reformer/Tower

Stability Chair

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Ladder Barrel

Cadillac

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About

Ex lawyer turned Pilates educator, I am a certified STOTT PILATES® (Merrithew) Instructor with over 20 years experience.

I began teaching in London and the Caribbean before returning to my native Singapore where I started Uplift to fill a gap in the market for targeted and quality Pilates instruction in a private setting. Over the years, I have been privileged to have worked with a variety of clients — youngest 18 and oldest 87 — from all levels of fitness and walks of life ranging from national athletes to new Mums to active agers.

Curious and passionate about learning, I am committed to continuing education to expand my technical knowledge and expertise. This keeps me up-to-date with developments in both the Pilates and the wider wellbeing industry, ensuring all instruction at Uplift aligns with current medical and science-based protocols.

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STOTT PILATES® Certified (Mat, Reformer, Cadillac Chairs, Barrels)

Expertise in rehab and working with special populations in particular Scoliosis, Women’s Health & Osteoporosis

Merrithew Specialist: Active for Life, Athletic Conditioning, Dance, Group Equipment, Post Rehabilitation Conditioning

Rehab post injury (ACL/MCL sprains, rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel) or surgery (knee and hip replacements, C-sections, masectomies)

Spinal issues (disc bulges, spinal stenosis, disc degeneration, scoliosis, kyphosis)

Women’s health ranging from pre and post natal through to peri / menopause

Programming protocols for breast cancer rehab

Bone health and exercise (osteopenia, osteoporosis with or without fracture)

Chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Cancer

Merrithew Fascial Movement

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Uplift offers private and duet instruction only. Every session is tailored to the individual. Clients have access to all the specific Pilates equipment as well as other fitness modalities such as the TRX and BOSU, foam roller and free weights, to name a few.

    Personalised pilates is all about your individual needs and goals. I will support and encourage you as we work together to achieve these at your pace and your comfort level.

    • Are you in pain from a spinal issue? Or perhaps you are experiencing shoulder and neck tension due to stress, poor movement patterns or posture?

    • Have you recently sustained a sports or other injury, or are you recovering from surgery? Are you looking to regain range of movement, rebuild strength and reduce pain?

    • Do you want to improve your golf or tennis swing? Or work on agility, endurance and flexibility to boost your rowing, running or gym workouts?

    • Are you invested in improving your bone health and in reducing falls and fracture risk?

    • Or do you just want to feel mentally and physically energised, confident, strong and have fun along the way!?

    Pilates is for everyone. You do not need to be as certain age, size or shape to benefit from the Pilates method.

  • One-to-One:

    £75 single
    £350 block of 5

    Duet:

    £48 per person single
    £225 per person block of 5

    On request:

    Trios (Tower)
    Mentoring for new instructors
    Home visits (small equipment only)

    Please contact me for more information and a no obligation informal chat.

  • Please message or email me with your preferred days/timings to set up an intro session.

    07541 753 968

    tara@uplift-pilates.com

  • I was working as a solicitor in London when I decided to try a mat class to help with my persistent headaches. At that first session, the instructor asked if I knew I had scoliosis — I had no idea! I had always wondered why my t-shirts never sat properly on my shoulders or why my right shoulder blade protruded more than my left.

    I had my “aha” moment: my neck and shoulder pain were not just stress or posture related, but more significantly, due to an underlying structural issue with my spine. And so began my interest in all things Pilates and healing movement.

    After extensive training and successful completion of exams with STOTT PILATES® (Merrithew), I felt it was time for a much needed career change so I left the corporate world to pursue my passion.

    After many years in Singapore, I have recently moved back to the UK with my family and am look forward to sharing the wonderful world of Pilates with you!

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