Hello, I'm Sam!

A Freedom Fertility Formula™, Pilates & Barre specialist working with men and women looking to find strength, feel healthy and boost mental well-being PLUS those struggling with fertility, pre/postnatal women, seniors and clients with hip, knee or back pain or pelvic dysfunction. Everyone is welcome in my classes.

FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT FOR ALL – PILATES, BARRE & NORDIC WALKING

My full body, transformative approach to movement will encourage you to feel stronger, calmer and more free of bodily tension. Together we will work towards you feeling lighter and more present in every moment.

Movement has the power to change your life – would you like me to show you how? I am based in St Andrews, Fife and I offer classes and 1-1 sessions in person or online.

MY METHODS

My focus as a health and wellness instructor as a whole is always on reducing your overwhelm, both physical and mental. Whether that stress and anxiety is down to work related stress, post lockdown stress, illness, injury or fertility struggles, by providing you with the tools you need to help you unravel your thoughts, my aim is to enable you to live much more freely in the moment.

What clients have to say

Since returning from my travels, I have received 1-1 sessions with Sam, who is incredibly knowledgeable, and so warm and welcoming. Sam was immensely supportive of me trying to get back into exercise after suffering from back pain. I feel 100% relaxed in her safe hands as I work to strengthen my body in her classes and 1-1 sessions and find a way to exercise that will not hurt my back. The difference I have noticed after just three 1-1 sessions has been greater than I ever could have anticipated and has given me a fantastic base to build upon. I am excited to now attend Sam’s classes regularly.

We really enjoy our annual trip (now our third visit) to St Andrews and Sam’s classes. The tailored classes for our girls weekend are hard to beat. I can’t think of anywhere else that could match what you do – it was another great experience and my aching muscles reminded me that not only was it fun, it did me some good too.

Classes with Sam are really enjoyable, with a carefully planned level of challenge for folks who want to improve their core strength and flexibility. Very professional and knowledgeable teaching yet fun!

Sam’s classes are friendly, welcoming with expertise and enthusiastic instruction. There are benefits for everyone, from warding off creakiness to really building up strength and alignment. I thoroughly recommend her classes.

Pilates with Sam is a lovely way to exercise and be relaxed. It is my happy hour on a Monday evening. What more could you ask for when focusing on your core strength and balance in Pilates.”

Following back-surgery, I have been coming to the Pilates Seniors classes for a couple of years. I have found these sessions of huge benefit in strengthening my core and so lessening pressure on the back. The classes are led in an atmosphere of serene purpose and thoughtful awareness and there is always great sensitivity to individual needs

I’ve been going to classes with Sam for a couple of years now and my favourite class is definitely Barre. I love the music, the moves and the challenge it gives me. My strength, stamina, coordination and balance have all improved and I would recommend Barre for all

I would like to thank Sam for the pregnancy Pilates classes. I feel so much more confident about the birth and have learnt how to move my body when the real contractions happen. I will certainly concentrate on doing the exercises Sam taught us about opening the pelvis

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

I have always loved movement – dance, yoga, tennis, skiing, step aerobics, you name it, if it gets you moving, I’ll LOVE it.

I began my own 5-year fertility struggle 8 years ago and found myself clumsily navigating my way through five miscarriages, an ectopic pregnancy and two rounds of IVF (which ultimately led to our first rainbow baby, Freddie who is now three years old and most recently my second beautiful rainbow, Charlotte).

Following the arrival of my first born, my need to support others through their own journeys strengthened and I qualified as a Freedom Fertility Formula™ specialist. As an experienced Pilates, Barre and Nordic Walking instructor already, I understood the impact that natural movement could have on both mental and physical well-being. And, in combining the two I have enjoyed repeat successes particularly with those struggling with fertility, pregnant & postnatal, seniors and clients with pelvic dysfunction.

Pilates

Pilates is a form of low-impact, full body exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving posture and flexibility. With a focus on slow, precise movements and breath control, you can do Pilates with or without equipment.

Pilates with me is suitable for everyone from beginners to long-time practisers and improvers to seniors & clients recovering from injury.

The main focus of the classes is to strengthen the back and core, re-balance the body and improve posture through re-alignment. Working from the feet upwards, I employ a whole-body approach to help you achieve the very best result from your practice.

Barre

Barre combines basic ballet with a blend of pilates, yoga and functional movem,ents to create an effective, low impact workout. Toning, defining and strengthening, my Barre classes are suitable for everyone.

With my strong background in dance I have created my own Barre Fit training programme to complement my Pilates classes. I love how a barre class provides clients with mostly standing exercises and an opportunity to embrace their inner ballerina (we all have them in there somewhere!)

Barre clients love the diversity the classes offer & there is no need to be a dancer to enjoy this low impact, full body workout which is excellent for all round fitness.

Fertility

Class Schedule

Monday 6.30pm ONLINE Pilates
Tuesday 10am IN PERSON Gentle Pilates
St Leonard's Church Hall
Tuesday 11am IN PERSON Improvers Pilates
St Leonard's Church Hall
Tuesday 12pm IN PERSON Barre
St Leonard's Church Hall
Wednesday 10am ONLINE Gentle Pilates
Wednesday 8pm ONLINE Dynamic Pilates