My journey to Healing, Strength & Wellness
Hi, I’m Urszula – a Level 3 Qualified Mat-Based Pilates Instructor (VTCT Certified), based in New Milton, Hampshire.
I believe Pilates is more than exercise – it’s a lifestyle. It’s a way to reconnect with your body, build strength, and live pain-free. My journey to becoming a Pilates instructor was shaped by injury, recovery, and a deep desire to feel good again – and now I help others do the same.
From Injury to Empowerment
Movement has always been part of my life and it always will be one way or another.
But a serious ice-skating accident left me with torn cruciate ligaments and a damaged coccyx. Recovery took over a year, and although I had to give up ice skating, I never gave up on excersising.
Then adulthood happened. Long hours at a desk and a busy lifestyle led to chronic neck and lower back pain caused by facet joint deterioration. Standing and walking became painful, and sleep was elusive. Medication didn’t help, so I turned to alternative therapies – chiropractic care, acupuncture, and orthopaedic physical therapy, as well as pain management clinic. I wasn’t ready to give up.
Discovering Pilates – A Turning Point
In 2019, I joined a Pilates and sailing weekend – combining two passions. To my surprise, I completed all the core-strengthening and posture exercises without pain. That trip changed everything.
I began eating healthier, spending more time outdoors, and practicing Pilates regularly. I improved my bedtime routine with breathing exercises and started feeling stronger and more energised.
A friend encouraged me to take an online nutrition course, including a two-week detox. It transformed how I think about food.
I lost weight, regained strength, and took up new hobbies like off-road cycling and paddle-boarding. My neck, back, and knee became virtually pain-free.
Becoming a Pilates Instructor in Hampshire
After experiencing the benefits of Pilates firsthand, I knew I wanted to help others. In early 2023, I completed my instructor training and became a certified Mat-Based Pilates Instructor.
Now, I confidently share my passion and personal testimony with others in New Milton and surrounding areas in Hampshire.
Pilates Is a Lifestyle – And It’s for Everyone
Pilates is a powerful foundation for life. It teaches you how to properly engage your core, maintain good posture, and breathe effectively. These skills go beyond the mat – they support your everyday movement, mindset, and wellbeing.
If you’re ready to start your journey to a healthier, happier lifestyle, I’d love to guide you.
Let’s move together.! Let’s heal together! Let’s live well!
With love
