About LA PILATES
BOUTIQUE pilates STUDIO in truro
The LA Pilates Studio
LA Pilates offers group, Reformer Pilates classes, as well as Matwork & Tower Pilates classes, at our boutique studio in Truro, Cornwall, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy moving their bodies, making everyday life easier.
We work with a mixture of ages and abilities creating fun and dynamic classes to help inspire everyone to move. Our aim is to help people feel stronger, healthier and happier within themselves. We only have one body, so let us make it the best it can be, so we can enjoy life to full.
All our coaches have been trained in Mat work (the foundation of our Pilates practice) and Reformer, alongside further education into the comprehensive Pilates system.
Scroll down to meet our talented trainers…
Meet Lucy Angell
Founder and CREATOR OF FUN, MADNESS & BURN
Favourite Colour: Pink, I kid myself that it is blue, but no it is pink, just take a look at my profile!
Favourite Quote: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m possible.” – Audrey Hepburn
Favourite Pilates Move: Has to be a teaser… again take a look at my profile!
Guilty Pleasure: Has to be a block of Castello cheese… yes I said a block, hehe.
Interests: Pilates (that was a given), Walking, Reading, Musical Theatre, Dancing, Being with Family and Friends, Positive Thinking.
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Peak Pilates Teacher - Fully Comprehensive
Ten Dynamic Reformer Course & Advanced Reformer Course
Victoria Roper Anatomy and Movement
Pregnancy and Pilates
CYQ Award Instructing Pre & Post Natal Exercise
BA (Hons) Dance Making & Performance
Royal Academy of Dance Advanced Syllabus
CYQ Level 2 Exercise and Physical Activity for Children
First Aid Trained
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Meet Tony
PILATES OBSESSED, SURF JUNKIE
Favourite Colour: Teal (I couldn't chose between blue and green) probably because I love the sea and I love growing things.
Favourite Quote: “Be like water my friend” – Bruce Lee
Favourite Pilates Move: Mermaids! Such a lovely stretch, especially when you add some rotation and extension, joyous!
Guilty Pleasure: Boney M - I dance like there is nobody watching, when there is nobody watching.
Interests: Pilates (obvs), surfing, gardening, reading, classic VW's and hanging out with Loki, my hairy dog-child.
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Meet Susan
TEA DRINKING DAY DREAMER
Favourite Colour: Soft grey
Favourite Quote: “Whits fur Ye’ll no go by Ye” (what’s for you, won’t go past you) - Scottish Granny positivity proverb
Favourite Pilates Move: Finding your feet! Footwork on the reformer; Simplicity, Complexity and the foundations all in one place.
Guilty Pleasure: Idling; I absolutely love doing absolutely nothing!
Interests: Meditation, Classical Music, Bellyboarding, Simple living.
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Meet Kat
COFFEE FUELLED AND OCEAN BOUND
Favourite Colour: Sunset Orange - This colour makes everything beautiful.
Favourite Quote: “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young." - I love this because I am planning to stay young for as long as possible!
Favourite Pilates Move: The roll down - Such a great stretch!
Guilty Pleasure: I struggle to drink any kind of hot drink without a delicious wedge of cake.
Interests: Kitesurfing, surfing, mountain biking, anything outdoors or on the sea. Of course Pilates is top as it keeps me fit to do all the above.
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Meet Emily
COASTAL BOOKWORM, HABITATS INCLUDE BEACH, GARDEN & PILATES STUDIO
Favourite Colour: Cornflower blue!
Favourite Quote: “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.”― Isak Dinesen
Favourite Pilates Move: My current favourite is ‘Climb a Tree’ as it is a cool challenge for the entire body, but I’ll always enjoy anything with legs in straps!
Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate and the occasional ‘dad joke’ oops!
Interests: Exploring the SW coast path with my lovely wee spaniel Bramble, sea swims in all seasons, books and music, planetary health and conservation science… and obviously I love Pilates!
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Meet Rose
COFFEE & MOVEMENT ADDICT
Favourite Colour: The secret goth me/ the food spillage prone me wants to say black, but if I had to choose a colour from the rainbow it would be lilac.
Favourite Quote: “Future you will thank the current you for the effort you put in to today.” I’m usually saying this for some motivation through my pilates sessions.
Favourite Pilates Move: Mermaid, She’s stretchy and strong. The ideal move to keep that body and mind healthy and happy. What more could you need.
Guilty Pleasure: I’ve had to stop doing it as it was getting out of control but eating Nutella straight from the jar is top hehe.
Interests: Outside of Pilates I’ll be surfing, skiing, snowboarding, walking my Jack Russell (Jasper) at the beach, running and weight lifting…staying active to balance out those chocolate addictions.
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Meet Daisy
INBOUND
Favourite Colour: I can’t possibly choose just one! My top three are pink (obviously), baby blue, and yellow.
Favourite Quote:“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” — Oscar Wilde
Favourite Pilates Move: At the moment, hip circles are my go-to, but you can’t beat a classic bridge.
Guilty Pleasure: Anything chocolate-related… and I could happily listen to Last Christmas by Wham! all year round. One of the greatest songs ever written — sorry, not sorry.
Interests: Pilates, fashion, and photography (a true love of mine!), dog walks, plus DIY projects and anything crafty or creative.
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“LA Pilates has completely transformed my fitness journey!”
“Every single instructor brings their unique teaching style to classes, but they're all incredibly effective. The variety keeps sessions fresh and exciting while consistently delivering results. What sets this studio apart is its welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a complete beginner feeling nervous about trying reformer for the first time, or a regular who's been attending for months, the space feels like home.”
— Emma-Louise W
THE FUN & FRIENDLY WORKOUT YOU ACTUALLY LOOK FORWARD TO
Our Ethos & Giving Back
WE WELCOME EVERYONE & LOVE OUR COMMUNITY
Whether you’re an ‘I have no clue what I’m doing’ beginner, or a Pilates regular, everyone is welcome at our fun & friendly studio, with different classes available for whichever level you’re at. We pride ourselves on making you feel as comfortable and welcomed as possible!
Our Pilates community are amazing, and love to support each other AND support causes that mean something to them, which is why we host charity classes every last Saturday of the month! Together, we’ve raised over £1000 for charities and different causes in these sessions.