Meet the team at Kate Newby Pilates
We’re a passionate, skilled, and friendly group of teachers who bring years of experience, expertise, energy, and an abudance of smiles to every session. Blending precision, flow, and functional movement, we make Pilates both effective and fun, adding a personal touch to help you feel strong, supported, and inspired.
Kate Newby
Kate is the Studio Director and Founder of Kate Newby Pilates. She is passionate about creating a welcoming space where people of all ages and abilities can discover the benefits of Pilates.
Kate Newby has been teaching Pilates for nearly two decades, bringing vast and varied experience in bodywork. A fully comprehensive teacher, she is qualified across all Pilates equipment and trained in Intrinsic Biomechanics and Sports Massage. As well as specialisations in multiple Pilates disciplines.
Her teaching style blends Classical and Contemporary Pilates, combining precision with adaptability and physiotherapy principles. She emphasizes corrective movement, strength, alignment, functional movement, breathwork and rhythm. This ensures well-rounded and effective practices. Kate also incorporates elements of dynamic Pilates. Which makes some of the sessions faster-flowing and more challenging to help build strength and endurance.
With a modern, inclusive and adaptable approach, Kate makes Pilates accessible for rehabilitation, fitness and overall well-being purposes. She offers classes and private (1:1/1:2) sessions incorporating all of the Pilates equipment.
Kate Newby has been teaching Pilates for nearly two decades, bringing vast and varied experience in bodywork. A fully comprehensive teacher, she is qualified across all Pilates equipment and trained in Intrinsic Biomechanics and Sports Massage. As well as specialisations in multiple Pilates disciplines.
Her teaching style blends Classical and Contemporary Pilates, combining precision with adaptability and physiotherapy principles. She emphasizes corrective movement, strength, alignment, functional movement, breathwork and rhythm. This ensures well-rounded and effective practices. Kate also incorporates elements of dynamic Pilates. Which makes some of the sessions faster-flowing and more challenging to help build strength and endurance.
With a modern, inclusive and adaptable approach, Kate makes Pilates accessible for rehabilitation, fitness and overall well-being purposes. She offers classes and private (1:1/1:2) sessions incorporating all of the Pilates equipment.
Sophie Duncan
Sophie is a valued member of the team and is a dedicated and passionate teacher. She began her fitness journey 15 years ago, initially teaching group exercise classes before qualifying in mat Pilates. Her love for rehabilitation led her to become a Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist. After undergoing her own hip surgery and rehab, she discovered reformer Pilates and instantly fell in love. Trained in reformer with JPilates, she embraces a dynamic and flowing style of Pilates.
Sophie will soon be expanding her expertise by adding more equipment qualifications. Her team spirit and commitment make Sophie a fantastic asset to the studio and we’re so grateful to have her.
Sophie will soon be expanding her expertise by adding more equipment qualifications. Her team spirit and commitment make Sophie a fantastic asset to the studio and we’re so grateful to have her.
Lila
Lila brings a playful spirit to her classes, encouraging students to find freedom and enjoyment throughout the practice, even amidst the more challenging moments.
Her classes focus on core stability and mobility, which balance strength and flexibility. By encouraging the use of breath to feel the sensation in your body, Lila aims to guide her students to deepen the embodied experience of the practice.
As a dedicated instructor of Reformer, Pilates & Yoga for over a decade, Lila draws from several methods to inform her teaching style. She has completed over 800 hours of training and is also a qualified Bodyworker.
Her classes focus on core stability and mobility, which balance strength and flexibility. By encouraging the use of breath to feel the sensation in your body, Lila aims to guide her students to deepen the embodied experience of the practice.
As a dedicated instructor of Reformer, Pilates & Yoga for over a decade, Lila draws from several methods to inform her teaching style. She has completed over 800 hours of training and is also a qualified Bodyworker.
Natasha Abercrombie
We’re thrilled to welcome Natasha to the Kate Newby Pilates team! Natasha is a fully Reformer-trained Pilates teacher with over 10 years of experience in both matwork and apparatus. Her dynamic, knowledgeable, and encouraging teaching style makes her an incredible asset to the studio.
She recently graduated from the London School of Osteopathy with a strong focus on rehabilitation. Her interest in movement and recovery is further supported by her qualifications in sports and remedial massage. Natasha is passionate about blending her osteopathic knowledge with mindful movement to help clients move and feel better.
Always eager to learn, Natasha has pursued continued professional development in pregnancy care and even volunteered in Costa Rica, working alongside international osteopaths to provide treatment in communities with limited access to healthcare.
With a sporty background, Natasha is rarely still. She’s a lover of snowboarding, skiing, surfing, sea swimming, netball, and hiking. Her energy and enthusiasm for movement are contagious, and we can’t wait for you to meet her in class.
She recently graduated from the London School of Osteopathy with a strong focus on rehabilitation. Her interest in movement and recovery is further supported by her qualifications in sports and remedial massage. Natasha is passionate about blending her osteopathic knowledge with mindful movement to help clients move and feel better.
Always eager to learn, Natasha has pursued continued professional development in pregnancy care and even volunteered in Costa Rica, working alongside international osteopaths to provide treatment in communities with limited access to healthcare.
With a sporty background, Natasha is rarely still. She’s a lover of snowboarding, skiing, surfing, sea swimming, netball, and hiking. Her energy and enthusiasm for movement are contagious, and we can’t wait for you to meet her in class.
Tamsyn Butt
We’re thrilled to welcome our newest member of the Team Tamsyn Butt.
Tamsyn discovered Pilates during her early dance training and has integrated its principles throughout her 30-year career as a professional dancer and teacher. She holds a BA (Hons) in Dance, a PGCE from the Royal Academy of Dance, a Diploma from London Contemporary Dance School, and an MA in Dance Theatre (Distinction) from Trinity Laban.
Alongside her dance career, Tamsyn founded Port de Barre, a ballet-based fitness and wellness company offering classes, events, and retreats. She is certified in Pilates Mat and BarreConcept, and has recently completed the Polestar Comprehensive Teacher Training, covering the full Pilates equipment repertoire.
At the studio, Tamsyn teaches small-group classes blending classical principles with her dance expertise to build strength, posture, core stability, and confidence in movement.
We can’t wait for you to meet her in class, she’s an amazing addition to our teaching family.
Tamsyn discovered Pilates during her early dance training and has integrated its principles throughout her 30-year career as a professional dancer and teacher. She holds a BA (Hons) in Dance, a PGCE from the Royal Academy of Dance, a Diploma from London Contemporary Dance School, and an MA in Dance Theatre (Distinction) from Trinity Laban.
Alongside her dance career, Tamsyn founded Port de Barre, a ballet-based fitness and wellness company offering classes, events, and retreats. She is certified in Pilates Mat and BarreConcept, and has recently completed the Polestar Comprehensive Teacher Training, covering the full Pilates equipment repertoire.
At the studio, Tamsyn teaches small-group classes blending classical principles with her dance expertise to build strength, posture, core stability, and confidence in movement.
We can’t wait for you to meet her in class, she’s an amazing addition to our teaching family.
I’m new to Reformer Pilates, taking two classes a week, and I can already feel the benefits for both my body and mind.Kate is a wonderful teacher - always friendly, supportive, and full of positive energy. She made me feel completely at ease from day one. Her classes are well-structured, challenging yet accessible, and tailored to help each person progress at their own pace.
Amazing pilates instructor +examiner.!! Katie really knows pilates. I went with pain in my lower back and she solved it in one session. Kate has a wide variety of equipment to help with all exercises. I cannot recommend her highly enough. I am so fortunate to have her as my Pilates instructor.
Kate’s naturally warm personality creates such a welcoming and encouraging environment that I always leave feeling stronger, more confident, and more flexible. Throughout the class, she provides personal adjustments and guidance, which make a huge difference - ensuring proper form and helping us get the most out of every session.
If you’re looking for a fantastic Pilates teacher who is attentive and genuinely cares about her students, I highly recommend Kate. Thank you! I can honestly say that I’m completely hooked on this mindful practice!
Kate’s Pilates classes are truly amazing. As a jeweller, I spend a lot of time in static positions, so it’s important for me to stay strong and look after my body. Her reformer Pilates sessions have made such a difference - they’re gentle yet powerful, and Kate is incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. I always leave feeling stronger, more aligned, and uplifted. Highly recommended!
Kate is a brilliant teacher! I started lessons with Kate as I was starting to get back into exercising after my second baby. She knew exactly how much I should be pushing myself at each stage, and has expertly helped me regain core strength and stability, going at a pace that suited me. I love running and am now back to running, stronger than ever before, thanks to the strength work I've been doing with Kate. She explains things is such a straightforward way and is always calm and encouraging. I wouldn't be without my weekly sessions! Thank you!
Kates classes are fabulous. I was really worried about using the reformer at first but Kate makes everything simple and clear. It’s a full body workout and stretch in an hour. Small classes so lots of corrections and a personal feel. Simply the best!
Had my first Pilates class with Kate 13 years ago and have never left! When your instructor is THAT good, why would you? Kate’s knowledge about the body, movement and breath work is second to none. She’s not just a teacher, she is an industry leader. Always keen to further her knowledge so she can help her clients, she is full of smiles and strengthening work outs. Once you work with her, you’ll never look back.
Felt welcome and comfortable the minute I walked through the door. Kate is clearly very experienced, she really made my first ever reformer pilates class fun, with clear and concise direction, full of diverse movements which have eased my sciatica and hip pain after a car accident. After 3 months of weekly classes I am happy to say I am pain free, and getting fitter each week.Highly recommend attending these small and personal classes, you won't regret it. Kate you have changed my life!! Thank you!
Kate Newby Pilates is a fantastic addition to Penzance! The instructors are brilliant - knowledgeable, encouraging, and each bringing their own unique style to the class. The studio is beautiful and such a lovely space to work out in. Every session is both challenging and rewarding. Highly recommend!
