The Team

Julia Moss

Julia initially studied under Michael King to gain her first mat class qualification. She then went on to study with Polestar Pilates, qualifying as both a mat-work and studio equipment practitioner.  In 2006 she co-founded Chiswell Studios in the City of London with renowned Polestar educator Liz Bussey, before acquiring the UK licence for Polestar Education in 2009. 

“Having been a keen runner for the past 20 years, Pilates is the only thing that's let me maintain my daily 12k routine after countless other therapies and treatments failed. I now take great pleasure in helping other people use Pilates to make their lives better in ways they couldn't have thought possible,” Julia said, just before sprinting off down the tow path of the Regents Canal.

Carl Moss        

Having acquired the Polestar UK Licence together with Julia, Carl couldn't be happier or prouder to open Moss Pilates in its stunning Spitalfields location as the new home of Polestar in the UK.

As Carl is bringing 30 years experience as an independent technology and management consultant to Moss Pilates, you'll find it nigh on impossible to come across a more professionally run, consumer-friendly Pilates studio anywhere else.

As the man himself says, “Although we're about as approachable as it gets here, we also realise that your health and well-being are more important than anything else in the world. That's why we pride ourselves on being as reliable, trustworthy and highly qualified as it's possible to be.“

Liz Bussey

Liz is an internationally known Pilates teacher and presenter. She has (deep breath now): trained extensively with Polestar and other leading Pilates training schools, has a BA (Hons) in Education, a Personal Trainer diploma, is an NLP and Reiki practitioner and has experience with the Trager technique and the KMI Structural Integration technique.

She recently opened her own Pilates studio in Lewes, East Sussex, where she works closely with remedial therapists and lifestyle coaches. Currently a Principal Educator for Polestar Pilates UK, she's renowned for her innovative facilitation techniques and her expertise as a trainer and communicator.

Andy MacDonald

Andy was introduced to the Pilates Method whilst studying for her Bachelor of Contemporary Dance in Auckland. In 2002, Polestar invited Andy to become part of their educator programme, meaning she's entrusted with training others to become Pilates instructors.

She's worked with Amy Alpers, Rael Isacowitz, and Polestar founder Brent Anderson along with many other master teachers in NZ, America and Europe. She is currently enrolled and studying towards her Masters with The Pilates Centre in Boulder, Colorado whilst living and teaching in the UK.

Lisa Stredwick

Lisa has 16 years experience in the world of fitness and has been teaching Pilates for 4 years (after qualifying with Polestar).

Like Julia, she's a keen runner and takes part in half marathons regularly. But as fun as long runs in the rain are, her true passion is teaching people how to move better and keep their bodies healthier.

David Canevaro

David's a registered Osteopath and Sports Therapist and specialises in sporting injuries, having treated many international athletes and dancers. He has a fantastic knowledge of soft tissue manipulation, trigger point release and sports injury rehabilitation, having practised Sports Massage for over 9 years prior to qualifying as an Osteopath.

His superb approach is a fusion between osteopathy and Pilates, meaning you'll be getting the benefits of both those wealths of knowledge. David's registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is recognized by AXA PPP, Aviva, Pru Health and other medical health insurers. Visit London Osteopath Pilates for more information.

Ana Barretxeguren

Having previously studied and worked in the field of Fine Art, Ana discovered Pilates in 2000. Her enthusiasm for this unique method led her to becoming a superb teacher. Her style is influenced by both her interest in Scaravelli yoga  and her previous background in art. Breath, fluidity, space, form and colour and more enrich her teaching.

Ana brings to Moss Pilates all the experience she gains by working at two Osteopathic Centres in south London and the Elizabeth Sharp Physical Health centre. She has also recently been invited to become a mentor in the Polestar teacher training courses.

Emma Jardine

Emma discovered Pilates fifteen years ago and has been an enthusiastic practitioner ever since. She trained with Michael King at the Pilates Institute and clearly impressed doing her apprenticeship as not long after she was running his London studio.

After trying a number of different methods and studios, Emma (very smartly!) decided to train with Polestar and has since become an integral part of the Moss Pilates team. With an impressive background in music, Emma brings a creative, art-inspired dimension to her teaching and instruction.

Kate Gerry

Kate's interest in fitness and exercise blossomed while she was studying Politics and History at Loughborough University. Twelve years of account management and two children later she trained as a fitness instructor, then as a pilates instructor, qualifying as level 3 REPs in 2007, then with a Polestar studio course certification in 2009.

Like most of the team here, Kate is particularly fascinated by how Pilates improves not only how the body moves but also how it can alter peoples' entire sense of well-being.