1:1 Personal Coaching - Bespoke Somatic Movement, Pilates, Buff Bones® and Franklin Method®
Transform your relationship with movement, strength and wellbeing, through personalised coaching with me, Sarah Pritchard, a rare specialist in mind-body integration, somatic movement and Comprehensive and Remedial Pilates online via Zoom, in person in Shrewsbury, Shropshire or in Birmingham.
Healthy, optimal movement can be attained when you start with the belief that you can change your body and your way of thinking about how you move.
Why 1:1 Coaching is Different
Whatever your goals -strength, ease, confidence, or clarity my aim is to help you reach them in a way that feels measured, effective and gentle.
What to Expect in Your Coaching Journey
Every coaching programme begins with a comprehensive assessment of your movement history, current challenges, goals and lifestyle. From there, I craft a highly individual plan that may draw from:
- Pilates Mat & Equipment Work
- Somatic Movement & Breath Awareness
- Franklin Method®️ Imagery and Neural Techniques
- Buff Bones®️ for Bone & Joint Health which is your first choice programming if you have Osteoporosis or Osteopenia
- Remedial & Clinical Pilates Strategies
- Movement for Stress Regulation and Nervous System Support
Sessions take place in a safe, compassionate space where questions are welcomed, progress is celebrated, and growth is steady.
In Person or Virtual - Your Choice
You can work with me:
In Person in Birmingham or Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Live Online via Zoom
From the comfort of your own home
This flexible approach means expert support is available whether you’re local or travelling, busy with family or work, or simply wanting the convenience of virtual coaching.
Coaching is your investment in your health and wellbeing.
1:1 coaching is an opportunity to prioritise yourself with expert support - expect guidance that is detailed, reflective and deeply personalised, not generic. My focus is on your holistic wellbeing and is as far from a fitness class as you can imagine!
Please contact me personally for packages and availability or to join my waitlist; spaces are limited to ensure focus and quality.
More about my approach
Having the support of a mind body movement professional who really understands movement and what your body may need at any given time can help you move towards what you want to achieve. You don’t have to do it on your own, and you will be working with someone who has travelled a massive movement journey herself, who really understands what a movement journey can feel like at every level. I share my own story here.
Holistic and healthy movement is not about aesthetics but is about how you feel, and your ability to enjoy your life and living to the optimal level for you. Along the way you will notice you start feeling better, in your body, the way you hold or carry it through life, and those little aches and pains disappear.
If you do work in a specific modality it is about finding comfort in your own body so you understand how your body works, how movement feels that is healthy and how to make this work within a modality such as dance or Pilates.
What I don’t have is a magic bullet to make every issue in your body go away, rarely did anything in your body happen overnight, but may have taken a while to appear. However, if you are prepared to give your time to improving yourself so much is possible and I continually discover more and more in my own body. Never say never!
Contact me personally to discover how I can help you.
Real Clients. Real Change.
Transformation is a personal journey that differs for each person, and so as you change the nature of how you move, think, and feel, also starts to change.
Inspirational stories from my clients - let them inspire you as much as they inspire me - both have had and continue to have a huge journey of transformation…
“I have been working with Sarah since being diagnosed with osteoporosis. Sarah has been able to ease my associated fear of movement, especially falling. Over time Sarah has been extremely helpful in increasing my overall strength and fitness in several areas where the impact of osteoporosis may be most severe in the future. This includes identifying the causes of my back pain and teaching me suitable exercise programmes based on Buff Bones® to reduce it. Sarah is an excellent and kind teacher and her attention to detail continues to be of great benefit in my day to day life and gives me both motivation and hope for the future.”
- J.W. Birmingham, in Person and Virtual Remedial Pilates / Somatic Movement & Buff Bones®
“After I injured my back, I was often in discomfort, and my body felt weaker and quite limited in its mobility. There was a time where I was unable to sit down for more than 30 minutes at a time without feeling uncomfortable. Working with Sarah has been life-changing as it has not only allowed me to properly and safely consolidate the advice provided by my physiotherapist in order to improve the condition of my back but, with attention to detail and a carefully curated Pilates programme—designed to suit me and my lifestyle—Sarah has helped me to build strength in all areas of my body, particularly my back, glutes and legs. As a person who was previously glued to my laptop, living a fairly sedentary life, Pilates with Sarah opened up the door to movement which has allowed me to become more active and improve my overall health.
Working 1:1 with Sarah has provided a level of care and attention that I have not found in previous group settings. All bodies are different and due to life events or even the monthly cycle for those who menstruate, operate at different levels every day. Every session, Sarah will first assess how I am feeling, ask about any issues that have cropped up with my health, physical or mental, and will then design our lesson based on first addressing any new issues causing discomfort, if needed, whilst also ensuring that we continue to work towards my long term goals that we have agreed upon together.
It’s difficult to choose the ‘best thing’ that I get from Pilates practice as there are so many positive outcomes. Above everything else, Pilates makes me feel strong and in control of my body. It has provided me with a new sense of confidence in my abilities as I have watched my body perform in a way I once thought was not possible”.
- R.K. Birmingham, in Person Remedial Pilates Studio / Somatic Movement and Somatic Repatterning
“Working with Sarah has been my first experience of Pilates, it has allowed me to understand that mindfulness is not just based on physical movements, but also on the mind-body connection. Sarah’s approach is incredibly holistic, she helps me tune into my body’s signals and identifies where subtle tension affects larger movements in my body (turns out I have a lot of tightness in my feet which affects leg work!) Her focus on mindfulness and breathwork has made me more aware of my body and its alignment, and her calmness is contagious! I always leave sessions feeling aligned and with a new sense of calm.
The 1:1 sessions with Sarah have been really helpful for me personally, I find it more difficult to engage in group settings and often feel I absorb the energy around me. Sarahs teaching is very tailored to how my body works and working 1:1 has allowed for me to try new things that I wouldn’t necessarily be able to in group settings. I’ve been able to progress at my own pace, improve my form, and feel more confident in my own body knowing that my form is as good as it can be.
The best thing I get from my Pilates practice is the balance it provides between physical strength and mental calm. My body feels more centered, aligned, and strong, which in turn makes everyday activities feel easier and the improvement in posture makes me feel more confident. It has made me more conscious of my movement and how I carry myself in my daily activities; and how these can impact my alignment. Pilates has helped me manage my stress, improve my posture, and increase my energy levels, all while enhancing the awareness I have of my own body. The sessions I have with Sarah are my weekly reset, for both mind and body, the week feels incomplete without a session!”
- A.B. NHS Consultant, Personal Training, Comprehensive Studio Pilates with a Somatic Polyvagal Based Approach to movement. Birmingham.
Could this be you?
What could you achieve in your life by improving how you move, think or feel?
1:1 coaching is an investment in your long-term wellbeing, not just another class. Movement becomes meaningful when it is tailored to you - your goals, your history, your nervous system, and your body’s current needs.
With expert guidance you will:
- Rediscover healthy movement - not just exercises, but the felt experience of moving well.
-Reduce pain and discomfort - through personalised somatic and remedial strategies.
-Improve bone and joint health - using the medically‑informed Buff Bones®️ system, ideal for midlife women, osteoporosis, osteopenia and balance concerns.
-Build strength and resilience across Pilates, breathwork, and somatic principles.
-Develop a confident, embodied way of moving that supports daily life, performance, stress regulation and long‑term vitality.
Who This Is For
You might be ready for 1:1 coaching if you:
- Want personalised support beyond group classes
- Have ongoing aches, injuries, or movement challenges
- Are navigating midlife, perimenopause, menopause or recovery
- Need targeted bone or joint health advice with safe progression
- Are a dancer, mover, or Pilates teacher seeking deeper embodiment
- Prefer bespoke guidance with rich educational depth
With you dedicating time for you, committing to working on yourself, you make the best investment you can make in your present and future. Change is possible in more ways than you may expect.
I currently work with a restricted number of clients to accomplish their goals which include...
As a Somatic Movement Therapist, ISMETA-registered educator, Level 4 Franklin Method®️ Educator, Buff Bones®️ Faculty Member and Comprehensive Pilates Teacher, I offer intelligent, therapeutic movement support for a wide range of clients - both online and in person in Birmingham and Shrewsbury.
- Post-surgical & injury recovery: Support after surgery or injury (with medical clearance), using Pilates and Franklin Method®️ to restore movement patterns, alignment, and ease.
- Bone & joint health: Specialised support for osteoporosis, osteopenia, arthritis and joint issues using Buff Bones®️, Pilates and somatic techniques for safe strength and confidence.
- Women’s health & midlife transitions: Bespoke movement for perimenopause, menopause, and postnatal recovery - including diastasis recti - with a focus on breath, pelvic health and nervous system regulation.
- Pain management & functional movement: Help for chronic pain (e.g., low back pain) and conditions that don’t respond well to general group classes, using mind-body approaches to reduce discomfort.
- Movement re-patterning: Re-educating faulty movement patterns after injury using Franklin Method®️ tools, Pilates and somatics to improve alignment, control and awareness.
- Pilates teachers & movement professionals: Space for teachers to refine their own technique, reconnect with embodiment, and experience somatic calm through intelligent, expert-led practice.
- Stress & nervous system regulation: Somatic Pilates and embodied breathwork to reduce tension, boost energy, and support emotional wellbeing - ideal for busy professionals.
- Performance & confidence: Helping creatives, performers, and professionals build embodied presence, manage stress, and move with ease and clarity.
- Clinical Pilates: Rehabilitative Pilates (online & in-person), often in collaboration with physiotherapists, for those needing individualised, mindful support.
- Dancers (youth & pro): Conditioning, injury prevention and recovery support for pre-professional and professional dancers, using Franklin Method®️, Pilates and somatics to build sustainable strength.
- Experienced movers & teachers: Helping movement professionals reconnect with their own body, build resilience, and evolve their practice from within.
- Depth-focused group class participants: For those who want intelligent, mindful Pilates in a small-group setting - focusing on quality, awareness, and lasting change.
Contact me today to discover how personalised movement coaching can help you move, think and feel better - for life.
📍 Birmingham | Shrewsbury | Online - Virtual Via Zoom
