About Debs & The Classical Method
Movement Designed To Help You Flourish
I’m Debs, founder of Brighton & Hove Classical Pilates, a private Classical Pilates studio based in Hove. With over 10 years teaching movement and 20 years’ experience in marketing, I bring a thoughtful, individual approach that combines the original Pilates method developed by Joseph Pilates with mindful coaching to support strength, alignment, clarity and confidence.
I am a 3rd-generation, comprehensively trained Classical Pilates teacher, certified at Pi Studios—the source of the Pilates Method in the UK—under Holly Murray. I continue to deepen my practice through advanced training and workshops with internationally respected teachers, including Jean-Claude Nelson, Daphne Peña-Higgs, Javier Velasquez, and Max Lobatto.
This ongoing learning allows me to teach with clarity, purpose and intent, ensuring that every session is precise, authentic and grounded in understanding — so you know the “why” behind each exercise and can connect more deeply to your body.
My mission is simple: to help you strengthen your body, awaken your mind and cultivate alignment and clarity. In private 1:1 and duet sessions, every movement is tailored to your body and your goals, supporting precise technique, mindful awareness and long-term progress.
I believe that just as roots nurture a bloom, strong foundations in the body create space for growth, confidence and resilience — on and off the apparatus. My sessions honour this journey, combining the discipline of Classical Pilates with a calm, coaching-led approach to help you flourish fully.
Whether you’re building strength, improving posture or deepening your practice, Brighton & Hove Classical Pilates offers a nurturing, private environment where you can move with precision, reconnect with your body and build lasting confidence.
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Classical Pilates (Pi Studios) - Fully Comprehensive Certification
Contemporary Pilates (Stott) - Matwork & Reformer
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Level 4 Personal Training (Premier Training International)
Level 3 Pre-and postnatal; Exercise Referral (Premier Training International)
TRX Qualified Coach (TRX Suspension Training)
What others Say
“Started working with Debs 4 months ago and I haven’t looked back. In that short time I have seen a big change not only to my figure but also my flexibility. She has the ability to motivate and challenge me! I am that impressed that I am doing 2 Sessions a week” - Accountant
“She is an expert at calming nerves. She has put me at ease to build up my strength and balance, and pushes me to the next level every time” — Entrepreneur
“I have long term lower back injury, and serious shoulder/neck tension due to long hours of office work. Debs is knowledgable in the area, and has constantly been attentive to the issues. Never have I got any back pain from working with her, and the shoulder tension improved a lot. I also have to emphasize on her amazing attitude - warm and calming - time spent with her is physically demanding, but mentally relaxing” — Architect
“Best pilates class in London”— Client at Frame