About the Studio
Who We Are
Sunderland Pilates Studio was established in 2008 by Founder Janet Whitwood.
Janet has been teaching Pilates for over 15 years and been in the fitness industry for over 25 years and proud to be a fully comprehensive trained 3rd Generation Pilates teacher.
We also have a team of highly qualified and experienced instructors and we are all passionate about Pilates and the benefits it can bring to your life.
Meet Sunderland Pilates Studio Founder
Janet Whitwood — Founder
Janet comes from a dance and fitness background and has been teaching the Pilates method for over twenty years and is trained in both Pilates mat and Pilates Apparatus.
She has trained with many Pilates organisations, including BASI, and is now a third-generation Pilates teacher with the Lolita Legacy programme.
“The mind, when housed within a healthy body, possesses a glorious sense of power.”
— Joseph Pilates
We look forward to welcoming you to Sunderland Pilates Studio!
Where to Find Us for Reformer Classes
Sunderland Pilates Studio is located within North Sands Business Centre (behind the glass Centre) .
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Where to find us for group Pilates mat classes
We offer classes across three locations -
Bede Towers - Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR2 7DZ (free car park)
North east Dance - 126 Church Street North, Roker, Sunderland, SR6 0DT (free parking in the surrounding streets)
Adventure Sunderland - Marine walk, Roker Beachfront, Sunderland, SR6 0PL (nearby carparks 60p per hour or free parking on Harbour View road)
Ready to joining us? Book a class and check out our upcoming events.
New to Pilates or Got an Injury?
We want you to get the most out of your classes, so if you’re new to Pilates or have an injury or medical condition, that may affect your movement. We advise you to come along for a Pilates Induction where we go through a health screening, and you will learn the Pilates technique.
If you’re ready to go and have no injuries and a general level of fitness, then you can book straight into a class.
What We Offer
We offer both face to face and virtual classes. We have classes for all levels of fitness and experience.
Back Care Classes focus on releasing tight muscles and connective tissue as well as strengthening the deep postural muscles.
Pilates All Levels Classes are more challenging but we always offer modifications so you work at a level suitable for your body!
Join for a virtual, live online class from the comfort of your home.
If you can’t make the live then you’ll receive the recording which is valid for 7 days from the time of booking.
Tailor-made sessions just for you, using the Pilates apparatus - Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector and more….
Join us for our next event! We hold workshops, events, and day retreats at Seaham Hall.