About The Pilates School
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Providing expert Pilates teacher training in Haslemere, Surrey

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Our Story
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Karol started The Pilates School to offer high-quality Pilates training in small groups of no more than 10 students. Their vision is to raise standards in Pilates education and to create confident, knowledgeable instructors.

The Pilates School now offers a range of comprehensive Pilates teacher training courses designed to support students at every stage of their journey, from foundational study to advanced certification.

Our courses provide this through a balanced approach that combines practical training, theoretical education, and guided observation. During their study students develop confidence, precision, and clarity in their teaching. Each course is thoughtfully designed to honour the integrity of the Pilates method while supporting professional growth in a modern teaching environment.

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Meet the founder
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Karol House
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​Karol House is a physiotherapist and Pilates educator with over 30 years of clinical and movement expertise. She qualified as a physiotherapist in 1992 and as a Pilates instructor in 2002, training under the Pilates Foundation and holding a Level 3 CYQ qualification. Her training includes courses with Alan Herdman, Classical Workshops with Jay Grimes, and an apprenticeship under Gordon Thompson, giving her a deep and well-rounded understanding of Pilates.

Karol combines postgraduate expertise in spinal and sports rehabilitation with a profound knowledge of Pilates as both a therapeutic and performance-enhancing practice. She integrates clinical precision with movement expertise to help clients and trainees achieve safe, effective, and lasting results.

Having worked across the NHS and private sector, she later founded a rehabilitation clinic and Pilates studio at The Queen’s Club, becoming a trusted referral partner for GPs, osteopaths, and chiropractors. She specialises in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain management.

As a co-educator at The Pilates School, Karol blends clinical insight with compassionate teaching, mentoring trainees to develop technical excellence, professional integrity, and the confidence to deliver safe, effective, and empowering Pilates sessions. She also holds a Level 3 Award in Training, Education & Assessment, further strengthening her ability to guide the next generation of Pilates professionals.

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The Pilates School accreditations
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Industry-recognised qualifications that ensure quality and credibility, enable insurance and employment and meet industry standards. Read more about our accreditations here.

Alignment with:

  • YMCA Awards

  • CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity)

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Facilities and equipment
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  • High-quality studio environment

  • Professional-grade Reformers and equipment

  • Clean, welcoming, modern space

  • Designed for optimal learning experience

  • Space allows close supervision and coaching

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