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A big thank you to all my fantastic clients for writing down their experiences of the work we do together! Read their reviews below to get a first-hand sense of what I do and how I can help you. And if this sounds like what you’re looking for, then reach out so that we can set up your first session. Get started by sending me a message via the contact form, or WhatsApp me using the button below.
I started attending Catherine’s classes after I injured my back almost ten years ago. She has changed my life. I no longer experience back pain. Her knowledge and how she shares this is amazing. Most importantly her calm, firm and caring teaching style has allowed me to get to know my body and how to tweak my posture when I feel any discomfort. Be prepared though, I call Catherine the glute killer 😊. Finally through her guidance I have been able to do exercises that I would never have thought my curvy body would manage.
Fatima
I started pilates with Catherine 4 years ago and I have not only seen but also felt the significant changes and strengthening in my body. My everyday physicality as well as specific sport performance have been improved and optimised, and I also have a much increased sense of well-being, harmony and connection with my body. Catherine’s sessions are productive, nourishing and effective for both body and mind. She is extremely diligent in providing highly individualised feedback and care, and respects that different bodies have different needs. I look forward to my weekly sessions and my overall mobility, flexibility, strength and body awareness have been improved in the long term. I notice the difference acutely when I’ve missed sessions, which for me shows how effective and powerful every single class is. I can’t recommend Catherine’s pilates strongly enough!
Aimee
Catherine is remarkably knowledgeable. Her understanding and respect for the human body has completely changed my life. Can’t imagine life without my weekly class!!
Rizqah
Catherine is a fantastic instructor. She understands the human anatomy and explains how the different parts of the body connect and work together. She is warm, patient and takes you on a journey of improved movement and a stronger core. I have learnt a lot since I’ve been seeing her. She is great :-).
Palesa
Cath is a fantastic instructor who takes time to understand your body and needs, and helps you get stronger in the best way for you. Expect focus and engagement for long term improvements and well being.
Brenna
Catherine is absolutely magically masterful at what she does. I’m so very grateful to have learned from her, specifically and especially with regard to becoming aware of my body and movement at a level of detail and precision I had never imagined I could.
She taught me skills that I didn’t know were possible. Now in my 70s, I have a sense of ease and trust in my body that I’ve never had before. What Catherine has taught me will stay with me for life. She is absolutely one of a kind in my experience of many, many movement teachers. I view Catherine’s highest expertise to be in the area of body awareness and correction of posture and function, which ensures wellbeing, highest performance and more – in other words, precision, consciousness and ability to feel and communicate with the body vs simply a great pilates workout.
Brenda
As someone prone to injury due to hyper-mobility, Cath’s intelligent and considered approach to pilates has restored my mobility and improved my confidence in my ability to exercise. Her hands-on manner served to educate me about anatomy which has gone a long way towards preventing further injury. I particularly commend her on her focus on form, her adaptation of exercises to accommodate existing injuries, her patience and positive disposition.
Gwynn
I think Catherine is an excellent teacher who has the ability to make me ‘see’ (while I am lying nose-down on the floor) the mistakes in my movements and posture, without criticising. I can feel the improvement after each session and would not hesitate to recommend her classes to anyone.
Mareli
I joined Cath’s pilates classes for the many physical benefits that pilates offers, but the biggest takeaway for me has been learning so much about the human body and learning to tune into my own body. Cath is extremely knowledgeable and intuitive.
Alex
This was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Catherine has not only helped alleviate my chronic lower back pain, but also taught me so much about how my body works.
Lance
Great studio with extremely dedicated teacher.
Carla
We highly recommend Catherine Brodie. She is an excellent teacher who really gets the details right.
PhyiosActive physiotherapy
I have been most fortunate to practice with Catherine for over 10 years now, even with rheumatoid arthritis, and the result of this has been life changing. Through her guidance I now have a deep understanding of how to work with my body, what works for me and what doesn’t and my aches and pains have disappeared. I am stronger now at 50 than I have ever been.
Michelle
I have been training with Catherine for over 15 years. She has always taken a very personal interest in my aches and pains and general posture. Her classes are targeted, well prepared and educational.
Renate
Catherine is a top quality instructor who combines professionalism and expertise with great warmth and humor. As someone who started pilates for the first time with her she helped me familiarize myself with my body, as well as its strengths and limits. I always felt comfortable in her classes and in the environment she nurtures.
Max
Catherine’s professional, analytical approach and guidance has greatly assisted me in my journey of improving joint mobility. I can highly recommend Catherine.
Monica
I started training with Catherine just over three years ago and the changes her movement classes have made to my posture, strength, suppleness and overall understanding of my body and how it functions have been remarkable. I really enjoy how Catherine structures each session to accommodate my specific needs at that time. Catherine is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about what she does and I would confidently recommend her classes to anyone.
Debbie
Catherine is great. Whether it’s fixing or adjusting form for exercise and sports or helping with aches and pains from working at a desk she has really helped me understand my body and introduce good movement into my daily life. She tailors your sessions to ensure you address any issues you have at the start and helps you strengthen key muscles without class ever being too strenuous.
Roy
Catherine has created a very special place for her work with her clients – light and airy, elegant and interesting. The studio space reflects the way that Catherine works – with care, intelligence and skill. Pilates sessions with Catherine are always enjoyable – her deep knowledge of how the body works effectively and her ability to communicate and demonstrate this enthusiastically is illuminating and educational. She has the most amazing powers of observation that really help bring awareness and precision to my movements and this stays with me long after the lessons are over.
Catherine is a consummate professional and inspirational teacher and I strongly recommend her work and her beautiful studio.
Judy
I lived in Cape Town for 4 months and went to Catherine at Science in Motion the first week I arrived. She is fantastic at what she does and I miss her classes now that I am back in the United States. You get a great, focused workout in her classes and she teaches sustainable skills for posture and comfort extending into all other areas of your life. You get a ton of individualized feedback. I would recommend her studio wholeheartedly.
Eileen
Catherine is incredible. I enjoy every moment of her classes and learn something new every week. She is delightful, warm and empathetic. I highly recommend her.
Mary
Catherine is an exceptional pilates teacher. What I admire most is her warm and compassionate yet very professional approach to work. Going to her calm and airy studio first thing in the morning is something I always look forward to. I highly recommend her classes.
Edina
Cath is the most wonderful instructor, with the ability to help you see and use muscles you never even knew existed. Her attention to detail in the way your body works and what your body needs is astounding and you will notice a difference in strength in just a few classes. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
Philippa
Amazing teacher, she did not only teach me pilates in the sport scence, but helped me get a deeper understanding of my body (and illness). Like I would joke to my boyfriend ‘I have a ninja for a teacher, what better could I wish for’,
Joyce
Cath is an excellent teacher. The classes are a warm, non judgemental environment where you can strengthen your core while also loosening up muscles that tense up over the work week. Highly recommended.
Jen
I appreciate Cath’s well-prepared, scientifically based classes. She is constantly updating her methods with the latest research and medical findings. Highly recommend and loved classes.
Jenine
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