Lightwell is a bright and airy boutique classical Pilates studio on the West Sussex/Hampshire/Surrey border near Liphook. My goal is to make you happier, stronger, more resilient— empowered through intelligent movement.

Whether you’re seeking to

gain strength, stamina and flexibility
alleviate pain
Boost mood and reduce stress
improve posture and coordination
recover from injury
prepare and/or recover from childbirth
improve your game
or simply learn something new and feel great in the process

the Pilates method is a tool and a tonic to be drawn on whenever and wherever you require— an antidote to modern life's challenges and hazards.

The studio is equipped with equipment by Pilates Design by Basil of NYC, giving clients the full benefit of the classical Pilates method either on a one-to-one basis or in small group mat classes.

S T A F F

Jennifer Palmer, Founder

Jenny is the sole owner and teacher at Lightwell. She has been practicing Pilates since 2000 and completed the rigorous, comprehensive classical training at LA’s Whole Body Method in early 2013, allowing her to teach all levels of the Classical Pilates method on all apparatus. She has since trained under teachers from The Pilates Center and been most inspired and influenced by the legacy of first generation teachers Kathy Grant and Romana.

Her teaching style is inclusive and non-judgmental; Pilates should be accessible and above all else fun. Her aim is to help clients identify their particular body issues to tailor the work for quicker result and understanding for better posture and habits.

She is a bit of a continuing education nut and when her two young/ crazy boys allow, she jumps into classes and seminars with teachers around the world. The rest of the time she fantasizes about having more free-time to design her garden and trawl through antique shops.

She would like everyone to feel the joy and power that Pilates can bring to every aspect of your wellbeing.

“I am very pleased to have found Jenny at Lightwell Pilates, to have found a teacher who has knowledge of anatomy and how we can improve our bodies with appropriate exercises. I feel very safe doing all the movements, as Jenny teaches and demonstrates in a non judgemental way, with detailed instruction and corrects us gently when required. After Jenny’s class I feel like I have worked hard, my core strength is improving along with my flexibility. I can throughly recommend Lightwell Pilates. Jenny is an amazing Pilates instructor.”

— Sarah Hawkins (Zoom mat client)

“Jenny is a fantastic teacher, patient and encouraging for a total novice like me, and very knowledgable. I look forward to going every week and don’t try and wriggle out of it like every other exercise class. As well as feeling the benefits, I have fun!”

— C.K.Glass (studio mat client)

“I’ve tried so many different types of exercise over the years. Nothing works as fast or as well as Jenny’s Pilates! Snaps you into shape in 10 sessions.”

— Charlie (studio client)

“Jenny is fabulous and an excellent teacher. Pilates is completely new to me and it has been working wonders for my back issues and I feel my core strengthening already. I highly recommend Jenny’s classes.”

— Vic (studio client)

“I love my Pilates class with Jenny, she is so knowledgeable and I leave the classes feeling great. Jenny delivers the instruction and info in a clear and relaxed way and on top of that she’s such a lovely person. I would highly recommend her classes for all levels.”

— Lucy P (studio mat client)