Meet the Team
Angela Walker
Angela is the founder of Align, A Traditional teacher with a contemporary influence. Prioritising a movement-first approach to Pilates with a strong focus on quality and progression. She is deeply involved in both client teaching and teacher education, bringing clarity and confidence to the original system. Angela also works in partnership with leading wellness brands, including her ambassador role with lululemon.
Founder of Align
Linda is a qualified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor, with a background in exercise referral and Karate. After a career in corporate communications, she moved into Pilates to help others feel stronger and more confident.
Her journey is personal, using Pilates to overcome physical and mental challenges, which shapes her supportive approach.
Her teaching style is enthusiastic, caring, and fun, focused on building strength, confidence, and overall wellbeing.
Linda Shields
Abbie is a Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor with a background in sport, including 10 years in gymnastics and a degree in sports studies.
Her journey into Pilates started as a client, where she quickly developed a passion that progressed into teaching.
Her style is adaptable and dynamic, making sessions accessible and engaging for all levels.
Abbie enjoys supporting clients as they progress from beginners through to more advanced stages, creating a positive and supportive environment.
Abbie Powell
Shirley is a comprehensively trained Pilates teacher through the Lolita’s Legacy programme.
Her passion for Pilates comes from the way it makes her feel, and she is dedicated to helping others experience the same benefits.
Her teaching style is focused, clear, and controlled, with an emphasis on posture, precision, and getting the most from each movement.
Shirley enjoys working on the Tower and supporting clients in building strength and flexibility, helping them achieve results they didn’t think possible.
Shirley Frew
Jennifer is a qualified Pilates instructor with a background in dance and over 10 years of teaching experience. Her journey into Pilates began while searching for ways to better support her body throughout her dance career, quickly discovering the benefits movement, strength, and control could have both in and outside of performance.
Experiencing these benefits first-hand inspired Jennifer to complete her instructor training and deepen her understanding of Pilates. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others, helping clients build confidence in movement, improve strength, and feel more connected to their bodies.
Jennifer’s teaching style is supportive and approachable, drawing on her years of experience to create sessions that encourage progression while making movement enjoyable for all abilities.
Jennifer Cullen
Having danced for 14 years growing up, movement has always played an important role in Chelsea’s life and has helped shape her passion for health and wellbeing.
After spending the past year as a client at Align, Chelsea has experienced first-hand the benefits of Pilates and the sense of community the studio creates. She is excited to now be part of the team, helping to support both clients and instructors and ensuring everyone feels welcome from the moment they walk through the door.