Move with intention. Breathe with awareness.

A nervous-system informed approach integrating:

Clinical Pilates

Functional strength training

Yoga (vinyasa and yin)

Somatic movement

Breath and fascial release

Available in person in Edinburgh and online worldwide.

  • Movement Specialist

    Training

    • Pilates (Mat & Reformer)
    • Yoga (Vinyasa & Yin)
    • Personal Training
    • Exercise Therapy
    • Pre & Postnatal movement

    Kirsten is a movement specialist with over eight years of experience in mindful movement. She guides individuals toward embodied well-being through an integrative approach that combines clinical Pilates, somatic movement, breathwork, and functional strength training.

    Her work weaves together structural movement, nervous system regulation, and somatic awareness to help clients build strength, resilience, and a deeper connection to their bodies - creating results that last both physically and emotionally.

    Kirsten’s own experience living with Hashimoto’s shaped her understanding of how functional movement and holistic health can restore balance. This perspective now informs the way she supports clients navigating stress, hormonal shifts, injury recovery, and life transitions.

    Grounded in compassion, curiosity, and connection, Kirsten creates a space where people can move intelligently, rebalance their system, and feel deeply at home in their bodies.

Philosophy

Movement is more than exercise. It is a relationship between the body, the mind, and the nervous system.

My approach integrates evidence-based strength and movement training with somatic practice to help clients build functional strength, restore balance, and reconnect with their bodies in a more intuitive and sustainable way.

This work is designed for those seeking more than physical results alone. It is for individuals who want to move through life with greater awareness, resilience, and trust in their bodies particularly during periods of stress, burnout, hormonal change, or transition.

Together, we cultivate:

  • Strength that supports long-term health

  • Improved body awareness and joint stability

  • Nervous system regulation and recovery

  • Metabolic and hormonal resilience

  • A deeper sense of embodiment and well-being

This work may resonate with you if you value a mindful, personalised approach to movement that integrates body, breath, and awareness as part of your wider wellness journey.

The Core Elements

Presence Practice

Nervous system regulation and embodied awareness

Learn to move from awareness rather than autopilot.

Through breath work, sensory feedback, and slow mindful movement, you begin to feel before you perform, cultivating clarity, coordination, and calm.

Practices such as somatic movement, meditation, and breath-based training support parasympathetic activation and help regulate the stress response while restoring balance within the nervous system.

This work supports healthier cortisol rhythms, improved heart rate variability (HRV), and greater resilience to stress.

Resilience Practice

Functional strength and metabolism

Build functional strength with intelligent programming that honours your body’s physiology.

Through resistance training and dynamic movement you develop muscular strength, bone density, and metabolic resilience.

Strength work supports hormonal balance, improves insulin sensitivity, and stimulates signalling molecules known as myokines that positively influence inflammation and metabolic health.

Paired with mindful pacing and breath awareness, this approach builds strength that is both powerful and sustainable.

Flexible ways to work together, wherever you are.

  • Personalised support delivered in person or online, with 60 minutes of fully tailored coaching designed around your body, goals, and lifestyle.

  • Intimate, uplifting sessions that blend strength, mobility, breathwork, and mindful movement in a supportive group setting.

  • Each experience is shaped around your goals, lifestyle, and cycle, integrating movement, breath work, and holistic recovery to support long-term strength, resilience, and wellbeing.

  • Sophie Trotzig

    “Working with Kirsten for the past few years has been a true pleasure and a transformative experience. From our very first session, I was drawn to her incredibly calm energy and a focused, intuitive approach that immediately put me at ease.

    Kirsten is an exceptionally knowledgeable and professional coach. She has a remarkable ability to tune into each person she works with, whether it's in a private session or a group class. She's not just teaching movements; she's looking at the entire body and how it functions as a whole. Her holistic approach, combined with her own personal health journey, gives her a wealth of knowledge to share.

    If you’re looking for a wellness and Pilates coach who is not only an expert in her field but also genuinely cares about your well-being, I wholeheartedly recommend Kirsten. She has truly helped me understand my body better and build a stronger, more resilient foundation.”

  • Percy Davila

    “I cannot recommend Kirsten highly enough, especially for anyone recovering from a challenging injury. After my knee injury, I was nervous about regaining full strength and mobility, and standard physical therapy felt limited. When we started training, I immediately saw her passion for what she does and how good she is at it.

    Kirsten immediately impressed me with her holistic and thoughtful approach. She didn't just focus on the injury itself but created a comprehensive training plan that included a crucial mix of exercises, including Pilates, specialised strength training, and mobility work. This variety kept me engaged and ensured every part of my recovery was addressed safely and effectively.

    Thanks to her expertise and unwavering support, I not only recovered but came back stronger than I was before the injury. I am now back to all my normal activities without pain or hesitation. If you need a knowledgeable, patient, and truly exceptional trainer to guide you through recovery, Kirsten is the absolute best choice.”

  • Lelia Makarova

    “As someone who struggles with high cortisol and PCOS. I needed a more personalised approach to movement.

    Kirsten with her holistic approach , genuine care, broad expertise and great music empowers by creating a safe space for me to explore movement and nervous system regulation.

    Thanks to Kirsten I've gained more mind-body awareness, and re-framed approach to movement, accepting imperfections whilst challenging myself, which improved my physique and overall sense of wellbeing.

    Her class feels like mental and physical therapeutic-shift.”

  • Sarah Johnson

    “Kirsten is the most wonderful, calm, encouraging and nurturing trainer. Her deep knowledge and expertise in understanding how the body works and how to create a bespoke smooth flowing routine based on her client’s needs. Her holistic approach can focus on building strength and muscle to ensuring alignment through stretching - or both. It is rare to have someone so attuned to her client’s requirements and happy to create something new each time.”

  • Alex Lash

    “I was just getting back into fitness classes after the pandemic, and was thrilled to find Kirsten as an instructor. Kirsten always had an infectious energy that made classes feel welcoming.”

Ready to Begin?

Move with intention. Build strength with purpose. Feel at home in your body again.

Let’s explore how we can work together - in person or online, wherever you are in the world.