Pilates for functional daily life
putting the "fun" into functional
Welcome to functional pilates.....
Movement is a gift we all take for granted until something goes wrong.....sound familiar?!
Movement of any description should be fun, adaptable and easily reproduced. As much as Pilates is a renowned source of working your whole body I like to uncover not only what is working but also what is not working for you. I will teach you how to gain a more thorough understanding of your body and how to ensure you can help prevent against injury, rehabilitate after injury, grow stronger or help you with a recent back, neck or body issue.
If you are recovering from any sort of injury or medical condition sometimes there is no quick fix, but by enrolling on a functional pilates programme we can get you moving again and build on strengthening your body.
We all need movement to keep the body nourished, strong, injury and pain free, especially as we age. Therefore, Pilates is a discipline which I, personally, thoroughly enjoy but also encourage. I have experienced numerous injuries and niggles along the way myself so I understand how frustrating it can be.
Start your body journey now - come on and have some fun! Contact me if you require more information 07968 062791
class types
Zoom Class Membership
Ongoing monthly Zoom classes. Lets ZOOM and put the fun back into Functional!
Learn MorePersonal One to One with Sam
For a more personal touch, this will give you the ability to get more from your classes and focus on any individual issues you may have.
Learn MoreFace to Face Classes (F2F)
Weekly general class for all levels at: Mind Body Studio Everyone Active Berkhamsted Lagley Meadow, Douglas Gardens, Berkhamsted HP4 3QQ
Learn MoreTechnique Top Up
Individual technique class to better help you get more from your zoom or F2F classes.
Learn Morethe Team
Samantha J X Chamberlain MSc
Owner & founder
Hi! My name is Sam and I have been in the health & fitness industry since 1989! Yes, the Jane Fonda era with floppy socks & matching bandanas!
Chloe Chamberlain
Pilates Teacher/Netball Coach & Student
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am following in the footsteps of my Mum and trained to be an APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) pilates teacher in my gap year in 2020-21. Yes! The dreaded year of covid!
Clare Adams
Osteopath & Pilates Teacher/Advocate
I'm Clare and I have been an Osteopath since 2015 and qualified as a Pilates instructor in 2019 with APPI. I take face to face classes for functional pilates in Berkhamsted.
Jane Crummey
Project Manager and Marketing Consultant
I'm Jane, and have known Sam since 1989, attending all her aerobics and body conditioning classes in the day!! Neon leotards, leggings and leg warmers....how funny! But also a friendship that just "clicked" from day one.
Testimonials
The zoom experience works so well for me. If the weather is foul my lack of discipline would mean I may decide to stay home and have another cup of coffee!! Also, in the privacy of my own home I’m not trying to compete with anyone except myself (and you!). Having just had 2 weeks away lying on a sun bed I realise how valuable the movement Pilates offers is so important to my continued easy mobility.
Julie
There's no one quite like Sam to keep you motivated and moving! Her fun delivery and expert tuition is a winner!
Sue J
I have been doing Pilates with Sam for some 13 years now, during that time I have managed to do a weekly class, always excellent, informative and good fun classes! Now we have Zoom! Amazing I can now do three classes a week, just as much fun. So when I go away on holiday, I can still do Zoom, never miss out ~ even in the Maldives!
Sarah
I first attended one of Sam's Pilates Classes 12 years ago after a bi-lateral hip replacement and knee replacement, enabling me to continue horse riding into my late 70's. Sam's extensive knowledge of Pilates and the human body benefits all ages and abilities, plus her encouragement and engaging sense of humour make her classes constructive but fun! Thank you Sam x
Pat P
Having had an Arthroscopy, 10 years ago, my knee over the last 12 months had been difficult to bend and painful to use. Going regularly to Sam's Pilates classes, I can now bend my knee perfectly in order to sit cross-legged or perform glut stretches and child pose. My knee now withholds 10 mile walks at ease. This is great news, as I really didn't want to have a knee replacement as yet. :-) Thanks Sam
Jane
Sam has had a number of recent sessions using the foam rollers, it was brilliant. I'd been in some pain from working in a shop, looking after grandchildren and doing Yoga, and so with a busy life, I'd stopped my Pilates routine. I went back to Sam's classes this week, I now realise that the more pain that you're in the MORE reason to attend classes to get moving again! Using the foam rollers was great for trigger pointing and getting me going again. Great work. I can't wait to use the foam rollers again.
Yvonne
I have been a client of Sam’s and have attended her Pilates classes for about 14 years. Sam's professionalism is exemplary, her knowledge and experience second to none and I am quite certain that without her ability to adapt pilates moves to suit individual circumstances and conditions, I would not be as fit as I am. Sam has supported me through surgery and life changing conditions for which I am very grateful. I have no hesitation in recommending functional pilates.
Pete
Contact me
- Berkhamsted, England, United Kingdom
- +44-07968062791 - Samantha Chamberlain
- sam@functionalpilates.net
- Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
I offer a range of classes: Zoom online classes, F2F classes via my garden studio, and at Everyone Active in Berkhamsted, as well as classes for individuals Private sessions by appointment only All classes are Covid-19 compliant