WELCOME TO HIP STUDIO
WHAT WE DO
HiP studio opened in the Shalford Social club in June 2015 with ‘The Cupboard’, for a max of 2 clients, in August 2017 a new room was created next door and group reformer classes were started. The final move happened in September 2024, with a move upstairs. We now have 7 reformers to get more people into the classes they want. With the studio mantra of “it's only Pilates, don’t stress,” the fun environment, filled with the highest quality equipment, where clients can reach their best potential has always been and continues to be the aim.
REFORMER PILATES
Come and enjoy a reformer class! This is an amazing way to work every muscle in your body using the resistance of springs. With only seven people in each class, there will be modifications, regressions, progressions and adjustments so everyone will be working at full capacity but at their own level. Class will be fun and informal but come ready to work.
PRIVATE PILATES
PLEASE NOTE : I am currently not taking on any new private clients as my sessions and waitlist are full.
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If you want the convenience of choosing your own session time, have an injury you need to rehab, have a particular fitness goal or adore all the large Pilates equipment, then private sessions are perfect for you. These sessions make use of the Chair, Tower, Reformer and Barrels.
In these sessions you choose what you want to work and focus on and I will tailor a personal workout to your needs. These are available as a 1:1 or a 2:1.
GROUP MAT PILATES
Group mat classes are run once a week, and small equipment is used to keep classes challenging and exciting. All classes offer modifications to make them accessible for all.
ABOUT ME
Sharon Hibbin O'Brien
STUDIO OWNER
I am a fully certified Level 2 STOTT Pilates instructor. This means I am trained and have been examined to a high standard in Pilates method that is respected worldwide. I am able to teach to an advanced level in all the equipment (reformer, mat, cadillac, chairs, barrels and special populations).
I was lucky enough to be trained and mentored at the then largest studio in Australia and shortly after I joined their team of instructors, teaching large groups, private and studio classes. In addition to this I have also taught at gyms including Virgin Active, boutique studios, dressage stables, tennis clubs and in the corporate environment.
I have a wealth of experience in Pilates personal training, including a large range of clients from Iron Men and Women and professional sports people to those with nagging back pain needing to improve their core strength. I teach clinical Pilates for rehabilitation, including back and neck disc injuries, and shoulder and hip reconditioning. I can guide you through pre- and postnatal Pilates to help regain or maintain strength throughout a time when women experience huge changes in their bodies.
I love to improve people’s bodies and increase their understanding of how to continue in their sport, or simply how to get through each day without pain.
In August 2012 myself and my husband Scott returned from Australia to live back in Shalford. In August 2014 we welcomed Isla to our family and in 2018 Caleb. With the addition of Jackapoo and studio dog Maia in 2021 our family is complete.
In addition to Pilates I enjoy getting my sweat on at level 2 yoga and I have a horse share in the Surrey Hills. I also enjoy golf and cross training with weights at Crossfit.
CONTACT US
Queen's Hall, 8-10 Station Road, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8HB
07900817009