Bodysmart

"Coming to Sinéad with a complex knee injury I was not in a good way (physically and mentally). However Sinéad's refreshing and positive approach really improved my mindset and gave me the motivation for rehab. Knowing she was a physiotherapist made me feel I was in safe hands. I'm now fitter and stronger than I ever was. I do Pilates now because I love it and it helps keep me injury free!"

“I have had the pleasure of attending pilates classes with Nora over many years and cannot recommend her highly enough. Across the variety of mat, reformer and online classes, she provides the highest quality teaching, and even in a group you know that her focus is on each individual’s needs.  I would describe myself as addicted to pilates simply because of the fundamental difference I have seen it make to my aches, pains, flexibility, strength and overall health. Those benefits all come directly from the calibre of Nora’s teaching and her positive approach to the whole experience.”

"Carrie's knowledge of rehab and post natal care is fantastic. She is very aware everyones individual needs making her classes challenging but accessible. My 1:1 sessions were invaluable and have provided me with an understanding of my body I never had before. I love these classes and would be lost without!"

I can’t praise Bodysmart enough….. the place is bright and modern, but most important is the skill and expertise of the instructors. After a life-time of neglect I started the reformer classes to try to maintain some sort of strength and flexibility,. From the beginning Nora has led the classes with knowledge and humour….. she is aware of the individual requirements of class members, and her knowledge as a physiotherapist is invaluable.
I wholeheartedly recommend BodySmart.

What a difference reformer Pilates at Bodysmart has made to my life! After 3 months, I could feel my body stronger and for the first time in 4 years I’m moving without menopausal aches and pains. As a cancer survivor, my body has had a battering and the classes here have massively improved my mobility and physical shape. My muscles are leaner and stronger and I look forward to every class. This is fantastic, well run studio with experienced,  informative and supportive instructors. The ambiance is one of coaching and overwhelming friendliness.

Amazing mat and reformer pilates studio - not only are all the instructors very experienced (and I think I’ve attended a class with nearly every instructor since I joined) they really know what they’re doing and it’s also very fun and friendly. Also it’s a beautiful studio too. As someone who’s had back surgery I’m always cautious about where I g and I trust the team 100%. I’ve done a lot of Pilates in UK and Australia over last 10yrs and this is one of the best studios I’ve ever been to. Highly recommend

I have been attending mat Pilates classes with Nora Murray for some years and find her an excellent teacher, capable of making the most tedious of contortions enjoyable. In November last year I had a partial knee replacement, and after leaving hospital contacted her colleague at Bodysmart,  Sinead Collins,  for physio assistance. I had been told by others that rigorous exercises were essential post-op. Sinead helped me in the early stages with plenty of useful advice, a set of exercises provided on video, and  massage. I had three sessions with her over the next month, and on each occasion she refined the videos to assist my progression. The exercises were by no means pleasant but I had been well warned and was very soon walking unaided. By six weeks walking was almost pain free. I saw the surgeon 7 weeks after the operation and she was very pleased with my progress. I can now play 18 holes of golf without difficulty. It is not possible of course to be sure how much of this is down to Sinead but I suspect a big contribution. 

Bodysmart in Edinburgh have not been open long but have quickly become a very competent outfit, both for Pilates and Physiotherapy.