Our story and vision

Welcome to flo Reformer Pilates in Chandler's Ford. We are a boutique studio born from a passion for mindful movement, personal healing, and genuine community connection.

Meet Kira - Founder & Reformer Pilates Instructor

I've been dancing since I was four years old and began my professional training at 18.

From spending every day in the studio to becoming the lead in the West End, I was living the dream I had worked towards my entire life. But behind the scenes, I was running on empty. Years of pushing my body to its limits eventually caught up with me and I found myself facing burnout and adrenal fatigue. My body was telling me something needed to change.

Alongside my dance training, Pilates had been part of my life, but it wasn’t until I discovered Reformer Pilates that everything clicked. Thanks to my mum and sister, I stepped onto a reformer for the first time and completely fell in love with it. It changed the way I moved, trained and felt.

Then, when I was eight months pregnant, I made the wild decision to take the plunge and train to become a Pilates instructor... as you do.

Pilates supported me throughout pregnancy, helped me recover from an emergency C-section and reminded me just how powerful movement can be. Not just for the body, but for the mind too.

The heart behind Flo

Flo is named after my Nanny Flo, who was always my biggest champion throughout life. Her warmth, unwavering encouragement, and love are the bedrock of what we stand for.

We created this boutique space to honour that spirit. Fostering a welcoming, family-feel environment where everyone in Chandler's Ford is supported, valued, and encouraged on their movement journey.

The vision behind our studio

I wanted to create more than just a Pilates studio.
flo is designed to feel like an escape from everyday life.
A sanctuary where you can step away from the noise, slow down, and take time for yourself.

We want stepping into our studio to feel like being on holiday. It is a place where you breathe a little deeper, move a little more freely, and leave feeling lighter, stronger, calmer, and more connected.

Alongside bringing my own style, energy and teaching ethos to my classes, I've carefully sought out the very best instructors to become part of the flo family. Not only are they warm, lovely and supportive, but they bring exceptional training, knowledge and experience, allowing them to guide, challenge and support every client as an individual.

Above all, I want flo to feel familiar, welcoming and comforting; almost like a hug from a family member. Somewhere you feel at ease, get to know the people around you and look forward to coming back to.

Because flo is about so much more than movement. It's about how you feel, the connections you make and having somewhere that feels like your own little escape.

"Flo has transformed the way I feel in my own body. The studio is a peaceful retreat from daily life and the supportive guidance makes every class something to look forward to."

Member of the Flo community