A DIFFERENT KIND OF PILATES STUDIO
A SPECIALIST FULLY EQUIPPED STUDIO
• Private sessions
• Small-group classes
BEYOND THE REFORMER.
The full classical Pilates apparatus.
DELIBERATELY SMALL. EXPERTLY TAUGHT.
PERSONAL BY DESIGN.
Chez nous means “at ours” in French — a nod to my French-speaking roots and an invitation into a personal, welcoming space where the teaching is centred around you.
A private studio. The complete classical system. Your practice.
FIND THE RIGHT WAY TO BEGIN
ONE TO ONE & duets
PRIVATE SESSIONS
Your session. Your pace.
In a private space.
Whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, a private Pilates class gives you the time and individual attention to learn at your own pace, refine your technique and work towards a specific goal.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE REFORMER CLASSES.
Our small-group classes take Pilates to another level.
Working across the Reformer, Tower, Mat and other classical apparatus (Chairs, Barrels, Foot Corrector, Magic Circle..) you’ll experience Pilates as a complete, connected system — not simply a series of exercises on one machine.
SMALL GROUPS
GROUP CLASSES
A PRACTICE
BUILT AROUND YOU
A skilled eye on your movement
Individual attention allows me to see the details and make the adjustments that matter.
Teaching that adapts to you
Your sessions evolve with you - your body, your goals and your progress.
More than a Reformer Pilates Class
Your sessions can take you across the full range of Pilates equipment: Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels and small apparatus - choosing the pieces that best support and challenge you as your practice develops.
Progress you can see. Results you can feel.
Build strength, control and confidence that carry beyond the studio.
The difference is in the teaching.
Every teacher at Chez Nous has completed comprehensive training through Romana’s Pilates International, an internationally respected and rigorous teacher-training programme in the direct lineage of Joseph Pilates, covering the complete classical Pilates system.
For you, that means a teacher who can draw on the full system, observe how you move and guide you through carefully chosen exercises and progressions. This precise, individual tuition helps you make more of each session and build strength, control and confidence through meaningful, lasting progress.
Why CHEZ NOUS?
The Studio
A specialist Classical Pilates studio, fully equipped for private sessions and small-group classes, in the heart of Stoke Newington, Hackney, N16, moments from Dalston.
Whether you join us for a private session or a small-group class, you’ll receive thoughtful, individual tuition. Our classes let you practise alongside others while your teacher observes how you move, offers personal guidance and adapts the work to you. In a private session, you have the full studio and your teacher’s undivided attention.
Equipped with the full range of classical Pilates apparatus, the studio offers far more than Reformer work, bringing greater variety, support and challenge to your practice.
Testimonials
"I would highly recommend Elsie. She combines deep knowledge with a clear and engaging way of explaining concepts. Her professionalism is evident in everything she does, and she consistently provides outstanding support - always attentive, patient, and genuinely committed"
Raffaella
"Elsie is a great pilates teacher. I came to Elsie following a major operation, and the results were outstanding. She is professional, precise, and exceptionally skilled — every session felt purposeful and perfectly calibrated to my recovery. As an osteopath, I've been referring patients to Elsie for many years — for post-surgery, post-injury, or simply to get back into their bodies. She never disappoints. Highest possible recommendation".
Maria
"I used to go to contemporary classes, but I just wasn't getting what I wanted/needed and I'm really glad I found Elsie's studio. Not many places seem to offer the full repertoire of classical equipment, so this is a rare gem in Hackney... and Elsie is also a great teacher! Her rates are extremely competitive as well, which is an added bonus. Highly recommended".
Noel