Just to say a massive thank you for another super weekend!  I think that the format, organisation, delivery and content are so brilliant - covering everything in perfect depth.  I also think the expertise, knowledge, energy and enthusiasm you all bring to the course makes it such a positive learning experience.  I have been on so many courses recently where as students we can feel quite excluded in a funny way from the teachers/lecturers, whose knowledge and expertise isn't always freely given - it is so refreshing that you all want us to be great Polestar teachers and are inviting us to be part of the gang (!), by supporting us so well during our learning.  Thank you!

One other thing I thank you personally for is your little words of wisdom "you don't know what you don't know" - this little phrase has been in the back of my mind and helped me through the first few weeks of my job, when I've been doubting myself and worrying about all I think I should know!

– Bethan Cohen, 2009/10 Mat Series Student


‘I’ve trained with many different Pilates organisations. Polestar was absolutely incomparable to the rest. In a short space of time the depth of my understanding and the breadth of my knowledge increased dramatically. The repertoire I learned was hugely flexible - it can be regressed and progressed to suit all levels of ability. Critically, I now have some excellent cueing techniques which have greatly enhanced my communication skills, enabling me to successfully teach as well as ‘do’. Thank you very much.’

– Diane Davies Associate, International Dance Teachers Association


‘The Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation Series is one of the best courses that I have attended over many years.’

– Elizabeth Sharp, MCSP, ES Physiotherapy, London


'Inspiring. The best quality of teaching on a course I have ever been on.'

– Ellen Purcell, MCSP, SRP, Marylebone Low Back Pain Clinic, London


'The gold standard for Pilates training for physiotherapists.'

– Tony Kosoko, MCSP, SRP, PhysioLAB Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, London


'The Polestar approach has re-affirmed my belief in movement, in the potential and reward in movement itself, in contributing towards total health and well-being. All those trained/training with Polestar at Blackberry, are very positive about the training and its potential.'

– Alan Williams, D.O., N.D., The Blackberry Clinic, Milton Keynes


'Pilates can complement osteopathy very well. A really good way to progress patients back into their daily routine.'

– Suzanne Tugwell, D.O., The College Practice Osteopathy Clinic, London


'As an osteopathic practitioner I find it relatively easy to bring about change in a patient's balance, but hard to keep it that way. The Polestar Pilates course is invaluable in facilitating effective, immediate change with lasting results.'

– Trevor Strutt, D.O., YMCA & RSA Gym & Aerobic Instructor, Bridgeham Clinic, Smallfield, Surrey


'If you want to learn how to use Pilates to educate yourself, your client, your patient, to be able to justify and validate your choice of exercises, and learn to have a question and answer for everything - then do the Polestar Rehab Series!!'

– Joanne Ellery, Body Control Pilates Instructor, YMCA & RSA Gym & Aerobic Instructor, Bridgeham Pilates, Smallfield, Surrey