Our Team

Hi, I'm Andrea the founder of Align Reformer Pilates Studio!

 

I'm a veterinary surgeon who has spent my whole life riding horses.  My other passion is pole dancing and this led me to Pilates so I could improve my strength and flexibility.  I was instantly hooked! I discovered that not only did Pilates improve my pole dancing and horse riding, it increased my overall wellbeing. 

I became obsessed with the idea of opening a studio to create a community in Portadown who are committed to health, wellness and enjoying life.  I wanted to create a beautiful studio, unlike any other, that would feel premium and elevated.  I want everyone who comes to my studio to feel at home; a place to laugh, work out and make new friends.

 

I look forward to helping you, through Pilates, to 'Align' with the best version of yourself for sport and for life.

Amy’s Pilates journey began 4 years ago when she discovered the incredible physical and psychological benefits of Mat Pilates. She noticed significant improvements in her mental wellbeing,  posture and core strength, especially working in a 9-5 office based job.  Amy then found Reformer Pilates in 2023 and immediately fell in love, ultimately deciding to pursue a career in this industry. 

 

In her classes, Amy focuses on mindful movement and encouraging strength and endurance to get the best out of each workout. Amy brings a fun and energetic vibe to classes - Expect positive vibes, encouraging energy and a seriously good playlist!

Lucy is a fully qualified Pilates instructor, trained in both mat and reformer Pilates. Her journey with Pilates began when she attended her first class with her sister in Belfast, where she immediately loved the flow of the class and - of course - the music helping her through. She quickly fell in love with the practice for both its physical and mental benefits.

 

She enjoys teaching classes that are fun while still offering a challenge. Lucy’s approach focuses on building strength and confidence over time, helping clients feel more connected to their bodies without any pressure to be perfect.

 

Her goal is to create a welcoming class environment where everyone feels comfortable moving at their own pace, enjoying the process and leaving feeling stronger, more grounded and energised.

Sophie trained with Reformation Academy in Dublin in mat Pilates, reformer Pilates and barre.  

After years of struggling with exercise, she discovered reformer Pilates and everything changed.  Unlike the gym, she felt stronger, more balanced and deeply connected to both body and mind.  She loved the energy of group classes, the support of the instructors and the sense of leaving everything else behind when she stepped onto the reformer.

Inspired by the way her instructors made her feel, she became a Pilates instructor to share the same experience with others.  She aims to create a welcoming space where people can challenge themselves, build strength inside and out and find joy and community through movement. 

Amy is a certified Flexibility and Stretching Instructor (and she is known in the pole dance community as being the Queen of Flex).  Her flexibility journey began in 2022, in her mid twenties, with zero sports or dance background.  She could just about touch her toes!  She fell in love with the process and found a renewed love for it when she got qualified to teach.  She takes a science based approach to achieving flexibility (inner science nerd coming through, BSc Psych hons hello) and has been privileged to share that knowledge with the most dedicated students.

​

Amy can't wait to bring this energy to Align!