Lightwell Pilates Studio is a place to come back to yourself.
Bright and airy, surrounded by wisteria, just outside Liphook.
I’m Jennifer Palmer, a classically trained Pilates teacher in Milland, West Sussex, teaching one-to-one in the studio, in small groups, and online.
This is classical Pilates with the science left in. I teach the method as Joseph Pilates designed it, and I explain the why as we go: what your fascia is doing, how your nervous system decides what feels safe, and why the way you move shapes the way you feel. Every session is built around you. Not a class. Not a routine off a shelf.
My goal is to make you happier, stronger, more resilient, empowered through intelligent movement.
People come to me to
build strength, stamina and flexibility
move with less pain, including a back that always complains
ease stress and lift their mood
improve posture and coordination
return to movement after injury
prepare for, and recover from, childbirth
improve their game
or simply learn something new and feel great in the process
The studio is equipped by Pilates Designs by Basil of NYC, for the full benefit of the classical method, 1:1 or in duets. I also run small group mat classes locally and offer Zoom lessons (25 or 55 minutes). And I’ve built a comprehensive online course, Strength You Can Trust (which I ask all my clients to do), plus a video library, Cup o’ Joe, with tutorials, tests and practice lessons, guiding beginner to advanced.
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Founder
Hi, I’m Jennifer Palmer, the sole owner and teacher at Lightwell.
I’ve been practising Pilates since 2000. In early 2013 I finished the rigorous, comprehensive classical training at Whole Body Method in LA, which means I can teach every level of the classical method on every piece of apparatus. Since then I’ve trained with teachers from The Pilates Center, and I’m most inspired by the legacy of first-generation teachers Kathy Grant and Romana.
What I teach is classical Pilates with the science left in. Fascia, the nervous system, how your brain decides what feels safe and what hurts: I’m fascinated by all of it, and I’ll tell you why we’re doing what we’re doing.
The aim is to get you curious about your body and to find out what makes it happy, hale and hearty. Pilates should be accessible and, above all, fun. Together we’ll find your limitations and tailor the work, which means quicker results, deeper understanding, and better posture and habits.
I’m a continuing-education nut. When my two young, crazy boys allow, I jump into classes and seminars with teachers around the world, in Pilates and well beyond it. All that curiosity ends up in my podcast, The WellyWalk, a story-driven journey through transformation, neuroscience, and the project of building a life with intention.
Join me in the studio, online through my course Strength You Can Trust and my video library (Cup o’ Joe) , or on the podcast, and we can learn and grow together.
xJenny
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“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”