Personalised Pilates

Bespoke programmes for better movement and long term health

Welcome

Hi, I’m Tara! I am a fully certified and experienced Pilates Instructor and the owner/founder of Uplift, a bespoke Pilates studio offering one-to-one and duet programmes across the full range of Pilates equipment.

Fitness trends come and go but a thoughtful and caring approach to movement is timeless. Whatever your age, level of fitness and stage of life you are at, I am here to help. Every body is unique and different things work for different people - naturally the most effective exercise programme is one tailored specifically to you and your needs.

I will work with you to

-navigate pain

-build strength and stability

- improve mobility and body awareness

thereby equipping you with the knowledge and tools to move more effectively in daily life, now and for years to come.

A woman practicing Pilates on a reformer machine in a fitness studio.

Studio

Uplift is not your typical group reformer studio. The reformer is simply one of several pieces of apparatus that make up the original Pilates method. A bespoke programme with Uplift involves work on the reformer, the tower, the stability chair, the cadillac and the ladder barrel.

In conjunction with smaller Pilates equipment plus a selection of general fitness tools (such as TRX, jumpboard, BOSU), you will enjoy a complete mind-body workout with a huge variety of exercises and modifications to suit different needs.

The studio is a quiet and welcoming space where everybody is welcome. You will benefit from the utmost level of attention and privacy as you work at your own pace, with no distractions from group classes in a busy studio or gym.

A man with long hair in an orange sleeveless shirt and shorts practicing Pilates on a reformer machine in a bright, spacious studio with large windows.
Two women performing downward dog yoga pose on Pilates reformer tables in a bright studio.

Reformer with Tower

Stability Chair

A man exercising on a Pilates chair, with his legs extended upward and his hands gripping handles, in a room with framed diagrams on the wall and a potted plant.
A woman practicing aerial silk yoga upside down on a metal frame, with her legs extended outward and holding onto the fabric with her hands, in a room with white curtains.

Ladder Barrel

Cadillac

All photography © Merrithew International Inc

A woman standing outdoors in a park, wearing an orange coat, white sweater, blue pants, and white sneakers, holding a beige handbag.

About

Tara Moody

Ex lawyer turned Pilates movement specialist, I am a certified STOTT PILATES® (Merrithew) Instructor with 20 years experience.

I began teaching in London and the Caribbean before returning to my native Singapore where I started Uplift to fill a gap in the market for a specialised and thoughtful Pilates experience outside a group setting. Over the years, I have been privileged to have worked with a variety of clients — youngest 18 and oldest 87 — from all walks of life ranging from national athletes to new mums to active agers.

Curious and passionate about learning, I am committed to continuing education to expand my technical knowledge and expertise. This keeps me up-to-date with developments in both the Pilates and the wider wellbeing industry, ensuring everything I teach and share with clients aligns with current medical and science-based protocols.

I am experienced working with the following clients and conditions:

Rehab post injury (ACL/MCL sprains, meniscus issues, rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel) or surgery (knee and hip replacement, C-sections, masectomy, lobectomy)

Spinal issues (scoliosis, spinal stenosis, disc degeneration)

Women’s health ranging from pre/post natal (diastasis recti, pelvic girdle pain, prolapse) through to peri/menopause

Bone health (osteopenia, osteoporosis with or without fracture)

Chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Cancer

STOTT PILATES® Certified (Mat, Reformer, Cadillac Chairs, Barrels) with 20 years of teaching experience

Expertise and specialism in rehabilitation and special populations in particular Scoliosis, Women’s Health, Seniors and Athletes

Fascial Movement

Find out more

  • Uplift offers one-to-one and duet instruction only. Clients have access to all the specific Pilates equipment (not only the reformer) as well as other fitness tools such as the TRX, jumpboard, BOSU, resistance loops and free weights to name a few.

    My focus is you . With targeted programming, undivided attention and hands-on technical refinement, I will guide and support you as we work to meet your needs and achieve your goals safely and effectively.

    The Uplift approach is very different to standard group reformer classes where quite often clients are adapting themselves to the pace of the group as opposed to adapting the movement to their individual needs.

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    • Are you in pain from a spinal issue? Or perhaps you are experiencing shoulder and neck tension due to stress, poor movement patterns or posture?

    • Have you recently sustained a sports injury or recovering from surgery and needing to rebuild strength and restore range of motion?

    • Do you want to improve your golf or tennis swing? Or work on agility, endurance and flexibility to boost your rowing, running or gym workouts?

    • Are you invested in improving your bone health and in reducing falls and fracture risk?

    • Or do you simply want to feel mentally and physically energised, confident, and strong while having fun along the way!?

    Many clients turn to Pilates when various physical therapies and/or other exercise modalities have not resulted in lasting change.

    The Pilates method is so much more than a quick fix or a trend. It is a proven system of mindful movement which reduces pain, builds strength and stability, and increases mind-body awareness .

    Pilates is for everyone. Combined with strength training and cardiovascular exercise, it’s all you need for a perfectly balanced workout for life!

  • One-to-One:

    £75 single
    £350 block of 5

    Duet:

    £48 per person single
    £225 per person block of 5

  • Please message or email me with your preferred days/timings to set up an intro session.

    07541 753 968

    tara@uplift-pilates.com

  • I was working as a solicitor in London when I decided to try a mat class to help with my persistent headaches. At that first session, the instructor asked if I knew I had scoliosis — I had no idea! I had always wondered why my t-shirts never sat properly on my shoulders or why my right shoulder blade protruded more than my left.

    I had my “a-ha” moment: my neck and shoulder pain were not just stress or posture related, but more significantly, due to an underlying structural issue with my spine. And so began my interest in all things Pilates.

    After extensive training and successful completion of exams with STOTT PILATES® (Merrithew), I felt it was time for a much needed career change so I left the corporate world to pursue my passion.

    Pilates has had a transformative effect on both my physical and mental well-being. It has helped with managing my own scoliosis, regaining strength and stability after two c-sections and a diastasis, and restoring mobility in my knee after an MCL tear and meniscus surgery. It has also helped with my focus and mental clarity while navigating the stress and fatigue of busy family life!

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