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Reformer Pilates Studio & Health Hub - a warm welcoming space where you can visit highly accredited Physiotherapists and fitness experts all under one roof.

03/06/2026

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

Say hello to Bethany 👋
Specialist Women’s Health & MSK Physiotherapist

Bethany is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 5 years of NHS experience, including 3 years specialising in Women’s Health & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy — helping women feel stronger, more confident, and supported through every stage of life 💙

After graduating from Cardiff University with a First Class Honours degree in Physiotherapy, Bethany developed a passion for supporting women through movement, rehabilitation, and education. She now works exclusively within private practice, focusing on personalised care and empowering women through every stage of their health journey ✨

Her main areas of interest include antenatal and postnatal rehabilitation, menopause support, and the treatment of a wide range of pelvic health and musculoskeletal conditions.

Alongside physiotherapy, Bethany is currently training as a Pilates Instructor, combining clinical expertise with movement-based rehabilitation to support strength, mobility, recovery, and overall wellbeing 💫

Bethany is passionate about helping women better understand their bodies and return to the activities they love with confidence. She is available for bookings on Friday mornings 8am - 10am via the app/website.

When she’s not at work, you’ll usually find her in the gym, out running, or searching for the perfect coffee spot ☕🏃‍♀️

We’re so pleased to have Bethany as part of the team 💙

28/05/2026

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

Say hello to Lowri 👋
Specialist Physiotherapist | Reformer Pilates Instructor | Women’s Health Advocate

Lowri qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of the West of England in 2018 and has experience across a wide range of specialties, including musculoskeletal and orthopaedics 💙

She now specialises in Paediatrics and is passionate about helping people move with confidence and feel supported throughout their rehabilitation journey ✨

Lowri is also an APPi Matwork & Reformer trained Pilates Instructor with a special interest in women’s health. She is dedicated to supporting and empowering women through movement while promoting long-term health and wellbeing. She is available for classes, duets and 1:1’s 🤍

🔥 Favourite exercise to teach: *Feet in straps because it’s yummy on our spines! *

Outside of work, Lowri enjoys spending time with her friends and family, travelling and of course… Pilates!* 🌿*

We’re so excited to have Lowri as part of the team 💫🫶🏽

22/05/2026

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

Meet Ruthie — our Pilates instructor and women’s health advocate 🤍

Ruthie’s path to Pilates has been varied and inspiring, beginning with four years of movement training while studying Musical Theatre at The BRIT School. She later went on to study History at University of Exeter before building a successful career in brand marketing.

Following a diagnosis of Endometriosis in 2023, Ruthie discovered Pilates as a way to reconnect with her body and move in a way that respected its boundaries. That experience inspired her to train as a Pilates instructor, and she is now also training as a support group leader with Endometriosis UK.

Ruthie’s classes are designed to meet you where you’re at each day, with carefully curated sequences, uplifting music, and a welcoming atmosphere. Her flowing style creates a fun and energising practice that leaves you feeling stronger, freer, and more connected to your body ✨

We’re so excited to have Ruthie as part of the team 💫🫶🏽❤️

11/05/2026

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

Say hello to Hannah 👋
Chartered Physiotherapist | APPI Pilates Instructor | Movement Advocate

Hannah is a Chartered Physiotherapist and APPI Certified Pilates Instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience, helping people move better, feel stronger, and achieve their movement goals 💙

She has completed specialist training in Ante & Postnatal Pilates, Pilates for Children, and Pilates for Cyclists & Runners, allowing her to support a wide range of clients through rehabilitation, strength, mobility, and performance. On top of her classes she is available for 1:1’s, Duets & Private group classes.

As a child, Hannah was a competitive swimmer, representing her county and region, and was first introduced to Pilates as part of her land training 🏊‍♀️

Her passion for improving movement and function has helped hundreds of people over the years — and Pilates has also played an important role in her own recent rehabilitation following knee surgery.

Hannah is passionate about the role of sport and exercise in the treatment and management of chronic medical conditions and is a big believer that movement is medicine ✨

🔥 Favourite exercise to teach: Side Series
“Because it challenges strength, control, and stability all at once!”

We’re beyond blessed to have Hannah as part of the team 🫶🏽

06/05/2026

I thought it’s about time I introduced myself…

I’m Shakira, Founder of CORE Cardiff (still feels a bit surreal saying that!).

I’m a Specialist Women’s Health Physio, previously in the NHS and now working privately. I support women with a wide range of musculoskeletal and pelvic health concerns - pelvic floor dysfunction, pre/postnatal care, menopause, Diastasis and more.

I’m also a Reformer Pilates Instructor and have been teaching Pilates since 2011. Pilates is a huge part of my approach to rehab and movement—I offer mat, reformer, and equipment sessions (1:1 and duo), and truly believe Pilates is for EVERYBODY.

I graduated from St George’s University of London in 2009 (BSc Hons Physiotherapy), I’m HCPC registered, a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and trained in acupuncture through AACP.

My passion is helping women stay active, confident, and able to do the things they love—whatever that looks like for them.

My favourite exercise to teach is a Pilates roll down. Simple, powerful, and adaptable for everyone… although most of my clients would say I love a plank too!! 💪🏽

I’m very excited to welcome you all into CORE - all enquiries please send me a message or contact me via the website. All links are above.

Stay tuned for the rest of the team 🫶🏽

02/05/2026

I feel incredibly privileged I get to do what I do! I saw this client at 4 weeks postpartum as this is what worked for her and in the same week I also saw someone at 8 months postpartum as that was when she felt ready.

Everyone’s postpartum journey is completely individual and so is their rehab journey too. We now have the evidence and guidelines to help women on their exercise journey whether this is getting back into impact exercises or lifting their toddler on and off the swings without symptoms.

Movement is medicine when it’s done right! 💪🏽🩷

You can book in for an assessment via the website - click “Book a Physio” or pop me a message for more information.

20/02/2026

Honestly, from the bottom of my heart — THANK YOU to every single person who has left us a review, recommended us to friends and family, and helped make CORE what it is today.

Reviews like this are incredibly special. They remind us that the blood, sweat, and (lots of!) tears have all been worth it.

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the best at social media or marketing, and I wish I had more time to take pictures or create videos — but thanks to word of mouth and the support of this amazing community, our business has continued to flourish. For that, I am forever grateful. 🥰

A huge, HUGE shout-out to our incredible physios and instructors who put in the work every single day, and to our growing community who show up week after week. You are the heart of CORE. ❤️

Thank you for believing in us.

31/12/2025

✨ Wow… what a year! ✨

Today I’m looking back on the amazing energy in classes and the incredible clients that have joined us over the year! ❤️ Celebrating CORE turning 1 together is without a doubt my highlight 🫶

This has always been a team effort. To my family, kids and friends — thank you for your constant support. And to the CORE team, thank you for your passion, belief and commitment — CORE wouldn’t be what it is without you.

To our incredible community: the energy you bring, showing up week after week, supporting and cheering each other on — this is exactly why I opened CORE. Women supporting women, and I couldn’t be prouder.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Here’s to 2026 — more movement, more community, more strength 💪✨ thank you to .theagency for capturing these moments 🤍

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Cardiff
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http://www.corecardiff.co.uk/

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