Cath McFadyen
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy; PGDip HSc in Rehabilitation, Adv Dip Nutrition, MCSP
I consider myself one of those lucky people who have found a job that I love and enjoy. I am absolutely passionate about health and wellbeing and work hard to ensure you achieve your goals, however big or small they may be; from standing out of a chair to completing an Ironman, I’ve seen and worked with it all (or certainly most of it!), and bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to treatment sessions, along with an infectious humour. My enthusiasm and intuitive tailored approach is down-to-earth and realistic, and I consider us a team when we work together; I can point you in the right direction, but to get the whole way there, there will be some things you will need to do too.
I was born and raised in Sale, and have been a Physiotherapist for 25 years, teaching Pilates for 19 of those. I also lecture in Pilates, and am guaranteed to give you the best workout you can achieve in one of the classes available. After working in the NHS for several years, I completed a 12-year stint in New Zealand extending musculoskeletal practice to include Pelvic Health and Cancer Rehab. I hold additional qualifications in acupuncture, nutrition, pregnancy & post-natal fitness, Women’s Wellness Coaching and menopause. I’m also a published author, writing numerous health-related articles for a glossy Women’s magazine, and maintain a busy clinic caseload whilst balancing an active life creating memories with my young family and Ironman husband (I am the best cheerleader ever!)
Eva Clarke
PGCE in Post Compulsory Education, APPI Certified Pilates Teacher
I’m originally from Stoke-on-Trent. After studying English Literature in Bath and completing my PGCE at Staffordshire University, I spent some time traveling and working in different health roles before settling in Manchester in 2018. I now work for the NHS as the Education, Engagement, and Advocacy Manager at the Manchester Rare Conditions Centre.
In 2023, after injuring myself during my first 10k run, I tried Pilates to help with my recovery—and I quickly fell in love with it. Pilates has made a huge difference to my physical and mental wellbeing, and it completely changed how I think about health and fitness. That passion led me to become a certified Pilates teacher through the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI), where I took a clinical, physio-based approach to training. The Pilates community is wonderfully welcoming and inclusive — it really is for everyone. I’m excited to continue developing my knowledge, training, and delivering tailored Pilates classes.
When I’m not working, I love cooking, traveling, reading, hiking, and enjoying a glass of wine now and then.
Emma Pickering
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy; MCSP
I grew up in Derby where I spent most of my youth training in, and then coaching gymnastics. I graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2015 and moved back to Derby where I completed physiotherapy rotations through the different specialities, ultimately specialising in neurological physiotherapy.
Now I am here in Manchester, my day job is working for the NHS community Neuro and Stroke team as a senior Physiotherapist, and I really enjoy what I do, helping people get stronger, move better, and achieve their goals is marvellous, although not without its challenges.
I found that many of my neurological patients needed support with building up the strength and control of their core muscles – this is what led me to Pilates. I completed my training to become an instructor and created a bespoke Pilates program to enrol my patients in. In the process I saw what a huge benefit Pilates exercise is, not only to my patients but the wider population and myself too! Outside of work I love to travel, I am learning Spanish (slowly but surely) and I am a keen salsa dancer.
