STUDIO OWNER | COMPREHENSIVE PILATES INSTRUCTOR (500 hrs)
vanessa@ouenpilates.com

Vanessa’s movement journey began in 2016, when she completed her first yoga teacher training. Fascinated by how the body works, she went on to undertake over 1,000 hours of additional study focused on anatomy, biomechanics and movement education.

She first became a client of Ouen Pilates in 2017 and after becoming completely hooked, went on to complete her BASI Comprehensive Pilates training in 2019, a 500-hour certification covering Mat and the full Pilates studio equipment, including Reformer, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Ped-a-Pull and F2 System.

In 2024, Vanessa took over as owner of Ouen Pilates. She is passionate about the studio’s high teaching standards.

Vanessa believes deeply in continuous development and regularly invests in further training, mentoring and support both for herself and for the wider teaching team.

She loves the energy of group classes, breaking exercises down into clear, layered progressions so clients feel challenged but supported. She also specialises in one-to-one work with clients managing injuries, chronic pain or more complex movement needs.

Expect a teaching style full of warmth, precision, energy and, more often than not, a few bad jokes thrown in!

Credentials:

1000 hour Yoga Teacher (2016)

BASI® Pilates Global Comprehensive Certification (500 hours) - (2019)

Pilates for Orthopaedic Injuries and Pathologies

Pilates for the elderly

Pre/ Post Natal Pilates

Balanced Body Movement Principles

COMPREHENSIVE PILATES INSTRUCTOR
ciara@ouenpilates.com

Ciara was a client and friend of Ouen Pilates for several years. After becoming a mum to her little boy, she decided to reconsider her 22 year career in Physical Education and become a Pilates Instructor.

Ciara’s style is precise, detailed and focuses on that slow burn.

Credentials:

BASI® Pilates Global Comprehensive Certification (500 hours) - (2022)

Balanced Body Movement Principles

REFORMER PILATES lNSTRUCTOR | MAT PILATES INSTRUCTOR
cayley@ouenpilates.com

Cayley’s first reformer experience was with Ouen Pilates and was inspired to undertake her Pilates training thereafter.

Originally from South Africa Cayley moved to Jersey over 15 years ago and is proud to call this beautiful island her home.

Cayley’s classes are energised and uplifting, focusing on the foundational Pilates principles, believing even the most fundamental movement can feel different each time you practice if the mind and body are fully connected!

Credentials:

BASI® Pilates Mat Certification (2020)

APPI Reformer Certification (2024)

BASI® Injuries and Pathologies: Orthopaedics

Pre/Postnatal Pilates

REFORMER PILATES lNSTRUCTOR | MAT PILATES INSTRUCTOR | TRAINEE COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTOR

imo@ouenpilates.com

Imo was first introduced to Pilates while training as a professional dancer at Laine Theatre Arts, where an inspiring instructor sparked a lifelong love for the practice. In fact, during her third-year awards, Imo was voted “most likely to become a Pilates instructor” - a prediction that proved entirely true!

Imo’s teaching style is precise and alignment-focused, rooted in the core Pilates principles. She loves to challenge her clients, but always with a mindful approach that honours the bodies in front of her.

Imo believes the very best part of teaching is witnessing clients’ “wins” - those moments of progress, strength, and confidence that make Pilates so transformative.

Credentials

Balanced Body Mat Pilates (2023)

Balanced Body Reformer Pilates (2025)

Balanced Body Wunda Chair

Undertaking Comprehensive Pilates Certification

Pre/ Post Natal Pilates

REFORMER INSTRUCTOR | MAT PILATES INSTRUCTOR

libby@ouenpilates.com

Libby lived in Australia for 2 years where she fell in love with Pilates. Inspired to become an instructor herself.

Libby loves to create fun flowing classes using the classical foundations, adding dynamic movement to keep your mind and body feeling challenged. You will always leave class feeling like you have worked out, ensuring no muscle is left behind. Expect high energy, ‘spicy’ layering, and don’t forget the pulses!  

Credentials:

STOTT Mat Pilates (2021)

STOTT Reformer Pilates (2023)

Barre Pilates (2023)