My Story - Lucy’s journey to Reformer Pilates

Hi, I’m Lucy Angell, Founder and Creator of LA Pilates.

I’ve always loved to move and believed that everyone has the power to feel good while moving also. Combining both my love of movement and Pilates has become the most empowering thing that I have ever done and the fact that I now get to teach it for living is just amazing.

My story

At 28, I found myself in a tough spot. A herniated disc forced me to give up dancing, my dance school, and so many things that brought me joy. I felt lost. Nothing seemed to help, and I was stuck in a cycle of pain and frustration.

Then, I turned back to Pilates. Not just mat Pilates, which had been a big part of my dance life since I was 15, but the magic of the reformer. And honestly? It changed everything.

Within two months, the agonising pain that had ruled my life was gone. I was getting stronger, I had my ‘Lucy Spark’ back, and in 2018, I even ran the Truro Half Marathon, something I never thought possible.

Pilates wasn’t just exercise, it was my lifeline. It gave me back my strength, my freedom, and ultimately, a career I wake up excited for every day. Isn’t that the dream?

Now, I get to help others experience that same transformation. Because if Pilates could change my life, imagine what it could do for you!

Learn more about our in person Reformer Pilates classes in Truro, or our online on demand classes here.