About

At SW19 PILATES, I am passionate about inspiring people to connect their mind and body and move well. With 18 years of experience as a qualified teacher for both groups and individuals, I have honed my skills in helping others achieve their goals through the classes at The Wimbledon Club, one on ones at my home nearby/at client’s homes.

To make the process of learning Pilates easier and more enjoyable, I often use creative analogies. These analogies help my students better understand the movements and concepts, allowing them to incorporate Pilates principles into their daily lives.

By attending my classes, you can expect to restore your body’s core strength, improve your posture, enhance your mobility and stability, and move without experiencing pain. I teach a wide range of intelligent movements that are designed to benefit your body in a holistic manner.

Throughout my classes, I provide positive motivation and cater to the individual needs of each participant. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced practitioner, I tailor my teachings to ensure that each person can progress at their own pace while still feeling challenged.

The benefits of participating in my classes extend beyond physical transformation. By engaging in regular Pilates sessions, you will feel lighter, taller, calmer, and more confident. Pilates not only strengthens the body but also cultivates a deep mind-body connection, allowing you to approach your daily activities with greater ease and grace.

Some people say the real reason they keep coming is for the back massage in the relaxation session at the end of the class.

Join me at SW19 PILATES and let’s embark on a transformative journey together. Discover the power of Pilates and unlock your body’s full potential.

LISA NEWSOM DAVIS is a certified Pilates Mat Teaching Instructor. She qualified with Body Arts and Science International (BASI) is recognised as one of the foremost Pilates teaching institutions. BASI has created a unique means of analysing each exercise and movement. This provides the teacher with an understanding of the movement that in turn assists in establishing programs based on the clients own needs, goals and ability.

Trained to an advanced level with many well renowned tutors from around the world:

BASI (Body, Arts and Science International) Mat teacher training course, 2 year training course – under Amit Younger. Qualified 2005

Pilates Per Se – Amit Younger - Ongoing teacher mat classes with Internationally renowned teacher trainer

PMA - Pre-pilates techniques with Deborah Lessen (Oct 2006)

PMA - Foundations for teaching the Pilates method with Deborah Lessen (Oct 2006)

Pilates Umbrella - Advanced mat exercise analysis with Amit Younger (Jan 2006)

Body Control - Mat exercise analysis with Rael Isacowitz (May 2007)

Ramona Peoples - Pilates Performance - The Franklin method iliopsoas muscle complex (May 2007)

Absolute Pilates - Leaders Symp. Foam Roller class with Natasja Barnard (Dec 2007)

Polestar Pilates - The way of life – Liz Bussey (April 08)

Rael Isacowitz @ Body Control - Pilates, Biomechanics and reality (May 2008)

Rael Isacowitz @ Body Control - Pelvic and Spinal stabilization (May 2008)

Pilates Forum - Scoliosis – adapting Pilate’s perception with Jacqui Schirmer (Nov 2008)

Pilates Per Se - Muscle Movements workshop (May 2010)

Prepilates - Foot workshop (Sept 2010)

Body Practice - Anatomy (May 2011)

Karen Peer workshop @ Pilates Per Se - (Dec 2011)

Balanced Body - workshop (Apr 2012)

Pilates Umbrella - workshop (March 2013)

Polestar Kyphosis - workshop (Mar 2014)

Balanced Body - Roller Workshop at Tranquility with Nikki Chrysostomou. (Dec 2014)

Bengamin Degenhardt mat workshop (May 2015)

3D movement chains - James Dodds Oesteopath – 2015 – 2017

CPD Gateway Imbalance and dizziness training – Jan 2016

Moss pilates one day course - Mar 2016

Gary Grey Institute CPD training – June 2016

Nutrition workshop – June 2017

Back Care USA – Oct 2017

Raff Zaccarello Body Practice -Anatomy workshop - March 2019

Dream Team day workshop (Amit Younger, Nancy Castiglioni and Katharine Jemmett) – June 2019

Katharine Jemmett - KSJ Bodycontrol –one and one – Dec 2019

Rachel Tyler Walking workshop and Fix your foot pain workshop – Feb / June 2020

Jpilates Clinic pt 1 workshop – March 2020

Jpilates – online training – July 2020 / Apr 2021

Polestar Pilates - online master class – June 2020

APPI online courses - All the small balls, 3D standing, Stretch Therapy – Nov 2020

BASI Pilates LFTL London with Rael Isacowitz – Apr 2022

APPI course, ‘Posturerite’ with Sarah Chambers - March 2022

Health care professionals collaborated with – James Dodds (Oestopath), Barrie Savory (Oestopath), Raff Zaccarello (Body Practice), Physiocentric and Southfields Physiotherapists

Pilates professional attended classes with – Amit Younger, Katharine Jemmett, Jo Cobb, Rachel Tyler, Linda Johansson