Testimonials
I have known Lesley Ackland in both a personal and professional capacity for over three years, as we have worked together with a number of her clients. She is one of the hardest working and experienced therapists I know, and goes above and beyond for all the people who come to her studio. Her commitment to them is second to none.
Some of Lesley’s clients have extremely complex musculoskeletal and medical issues, and she uses her expertise and creativity to achieve results, as well as making time for discussion with other healthcare professionals in order to work out the best possible treatment plan and personal programme. I would highly recommend Lesley and her team for Pilates and for injury rehabilitation.
I first met Lesley around 25 years ago, when a friend recommended her studio to me. I had tried many things in an attempt to manage my scoliosis, but nothing had had lasting results.
Lesley took one look at me and instantly knew what to do, giving me a set of exercises that turned my life around (and that I continue to do to this day).
I have exercised in other studios throughout the year, as needed due to travel and house moves, but no other studio has the knowhow and expertise provided by Lesley and her team. Directed by Lesley the instructors give each client a unique programme suited to their particular needs – and I’ve seen many complex problems disappear in a short space of time. Clients come in to the studio barely able to walk, turn their heads or lift their arms – but within just a few months of following their individual programmes you can see most (if not all) of their problems just disappear !
I have been attending Body Maintenance for 23 years originally because of sciatica which is no longer a problem because of the exercises I was given.
In recent times I have had knee ligament injuries and Lesley has adjusted my program schedule so as to aid recovery from injuries and maintain the muscle strength in my legs to avoid future damage.
In 2019 I was diagnosed with a male auto immune disease which required surgery as part of its treatment. Lesley adjusted my exercises so as not to cause further harm but also to strengthen me for the forthcoming operation. Postoperatively my return to my original exercise schedule has been very carefully structured by Lesley so that the exercises gradually increase strength in the abdominal muscles cut in the surgery. It is because of these pre and post operation exercises that my post operative recovery has amazed the surgeon and the health professionals involved in my treatment.
I cannot speak too highly of the health benefits I have gained by doing Pilates under the guidance of Lesley Ackland.