Meet the Team

Clinic & Studio Director

Lizelle completed her B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Physiotherapy in South Africa. After a few years working in the NHS and Private Practice she discovered the many benefits of Pilates for herself. She completed training through Body Control and gained certification through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) in 2005. She continued to explore better movement and trained in fascia release and muscle energy techniques.

She is passionate about hands-on therapy and improving movement. Together with the rest of the team she continually attends training courses and conferences to bring the latest evidence based practice to her work and the practice.

She teaches Pilates on the Mat, Reformer and Springboard.

Sports Massage Therapist

Marketa qualified as a Soft Tissue Therapist at the London School of Sports Massage in 2013, with a Diploma Level 5. She has since worked with various types of clients – from top athletes (triathletes, ultra-runners, swimmers, tennis players, etc.) to post-cancer treatment patients, neuro-patients, to the World’s Strongest Man competitor! Marketa loves working together with the physios helping patients speed up their recovery by her soft tissue work.

She’s a runner/triathlete/cross-country skier herself which helps understand patients’ “niggles” and the need of getting back on track.

Sports Massage Therapist

After a career as a Banker, Maroulla decided to change direction in 2006, undertaking a Soft Tissue Therapy Diploma at the London School of Sports Massage. Maroulla firmly believes that everyone can benefit from Sports Massage, regardless of whether they are a sports person or not!  

‘I love seeing somebody leave the treatment room feeling better than when they arrived, maybe because they are moving more freely or because that tension in their neck has dissipated. Whether it is an injury or the stresses of every life, I believe Sports Massage can help’.

Physiotherapist

Milly is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 15 years experience & now specialises in Women's Health & scar therapy. She has a particular passion for working with female athletes & women during pregnancy & the postnatal period. A new mum, she is working on getting her fitness back & enjoys helping others to do the same.  

She is a licensed Mummy MOT practitioner, for postnatal assessments, & is a registered LymphaTouch provider working with clients to optimise their scar healing following injury or surgery.

Milly has worked in the public & private health settings in the UK, Australia & New Zealand. She has also worked as a rugby pitchside first aider for over 12 years, a Sports Massage Therapist, Pilates instructor & Ashtanga Yoga instructor.

​Whilst in New Zealand she worked with elite & international multisport athletes which inspired her to begin competing in triathlon & road cycling herself. Since then she has qualified to represent Great Britain in triathlon, aquabike & road cycling in World & European Championships.

Yoga & Pilates

Sarah qualified as a Fitness Instructor 15 years ago. Since then she has trained in Yoga, Classical Pilates, Level 4 Back pain, Personal Training and GP referrals. Sarah continues to develop her knowledge through courses and workshops, ensuring that her teaching remains fresh and relevant.

Sarah says “Movement is my passion. As a teenager I slipped a disc in my back, resulting in many years of pain and eventually back surgery. With a lot of hard work I got back to health, from then on I knew I needed to make fitness my profession. Not just to keep myself healthy, but to help others be free from pain and trust in their bodies. 

In my classes I'm keen to ensure that the correct form and technique is followed, using props and equipment to aid this. I give plenty of progressions and regressions so if you want to be challenged I will help you move forward, or if you’re having ‘one of those days’ you can take it down to a level you're comfortable with. 

Whether it's a Yoga or Pilates class you are coming to, it's your hour! Ultimately I want you to leave each class feeling positive and more connected, in both mind and body."

Pilates & Barre Instructor

Linda is originally from Sweden and holds a 'JPilates Training & Education' Master diploma in Pilates which includes, Mat level 3, full selection of the equipment (large and small), pre and post-natal, Barre, pilates for the older adult, and pilates for children and teens. 

Linda is trained in both Classical Pilates as well as in a more evolved and contemporary approach.  She has a passion for the history of Pilates and is keen to keep up Joseph Pilates and his students' (the Elders) legacy through her own teaching. 

She likes to mix up her mat sessions using props from the small equipment selection, keeping sessions flowing and sometimes adding a more dynamic element. You'll be working on perfecting your technique in her classes while your individual range of movement and strength is challenged. 

Pilates Instructor

Jo is a Pilates and Level 4 Specialist Trainer with over 20 years of experience with specialisms in women's health, back pain management, sports performance and common orthopaedic conditions. 

Having trained with multiple educators including Stott Pilates and APPI, Jo continues to update her working knowledge and enjoys creating effective classes to help keep you motivated.

Regular Pilates practice has significantly contributed to Jo's background in long distance cycling and aerial fitness helping to keep injuries at bay as well as help her truly understand and test its application. 

Jo is passionate about supporting our class participants with their health goals through accessible workouts for all levels which aim to challenge and progress. 

Pilates Instructor

Monica trained at Pilates Squared in Kensington, London and is a fully trained Pilates Instructor in Mat and all Pilates Apparatus: Reformer, Trap Table, Tower, Ladder Barrel and Chair. Monica did the Pilates Method Alliance Exam in 2018 and is certified by the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP). 

Monica has always loved keeping fit through Yoga and Pilates but decided to train as an Instructor after back pain throughout her first pregnancy. Monica is committed to your health and wellness and has a passionate belief that, whether you come to Pilates from a dancer’s background or as a total beginner, creating and maintaining a foundation of general physical preparedness, core strength, length and flexibility are key to our quality of life. Both now and as we age. 

Pilates Instructor

Sue is a Pilates instructor with a deep love for movement and wellness. She is passionate in supporting clients to transform their bodies and improve their well-being through the practice of pilates. 

Sue's approach to Pilates is holistic, focussing on physical strength and mobility together with midfulness and body awareness.

Sue's teaching style is both encouraging and challenging, she believes in challenging her clients to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive environment and being part of the journey to a happy, healthier you. 

Practice Manager

Kerrie joined our team in September 2022 as part-time Practice Manager. In her previous career she worked for over 20 years as a Project Manager and Consultant for a range of private companies and the public sector implementing Business Change and Finance projects.

Kerrie has a background in financial operations and has a wealth of business and organisational experience.

Outside of work Kerrie is a keen golfer, has recently picked up a brush and tried oil painting (she says badly!) and when she’s not working on her golf swing loves doing as many classes as she can at our fitness studio.

Reception

Angela trained as a Secretary and worked in banking for 40 years, retiring in 2012. Following retirement, she worked Part-Time for a Property Management Company, carrying out Administration/Accounts work.

She joined London Road Health and Fitness as a Part-Time Receptionist in April, 2018 and enjoys meeting and assisting our clients.

In her spare time, she enjoys walking her ‘very spirited’ Terrier, Izzy, going to the Theatre and travelling.