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About Us
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Founded in 2014, we offer a diverse range of services, including Physiotherapy, Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Yoga, Barre, Bike Fit, Sports Massage, and Nordic Walking.
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With Pilates and Reformer studios in Hillsborough and Dromore and community classes across County Down and County Antrim, we bring expert-led movement to local communities. We also provide online classes available worldwide, so you can practice wherever you are.
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Our studios are multi-award-winning, recognised for excellence with top honors, including 'Excellence in Rehabilitation' 2022 and 'Pilates Studio of the Year' 2023 at the Health and Fitness Awards NI.
Say hello to the team
Andrea Lucas
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
All Active’s founder, Andrea is passionate about helping her clients to move better and feel better. Having overcome some serious injuries including spinal surgery herself, Andrea loves helping others do the same. She loves the boost that exercise gives your health and wellbeing.
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MSc in Advanced Practice in Physiotherapy.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine & Exercise.
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BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.
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Chartered Physiotherapist with 20+ years physio experience, 10+ years as Pilates Instructor.
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Fully certified APPI Pilates & Reformer Instructor.
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Trained in antenatal, postnatal, all small equipment, Pilates for cyclists, golf, running, scoliosis, spinal surgery, menopause and the arc barrel.
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Clinical Bike Fitter.
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Nordic walking Instructor.
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Years of experience as a sports physio for various teams and within hospitals and outpatient clinics.
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Keen sportsperson - cycling, running & tennis.
Debbie McClure
Admin assistant and Pilates instructor
Debbie McClure is a born organiser who loves meeting people and is passionate about Pilates!
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BA (Hons) Business Management degree
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20 years experience working in Sales and Accounts
Debbie started her Pilates journey with Andrea’s daily zoom classes in lockdown to help strengthen her niggly knees and relieve her shoulder pain. She was amazed at the improvement in such a short time and having experienced the benefits of Pilates was inspired to train as a Pilates Matwork Instructor herself.
Debbie is passionate about health and fitness and likes to keep active in her spare time by walking, playing tennis and of course practising Pilates.
If you are interested in any of our classes, need any advice or have any queries please contact Debbie at hello@allactivepilatesandphysio.co.uk and she will be only to happy to help!
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Catherine Moore
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
Following her children’s birth, Catherine attended Andrea’s Pilates classes and was inspired to become an instructor herself, because of how much better she moved and felt.
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BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.
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NHS Physio since 2006 (clinics in Royal Victoria Hospital, then Senior Physio at Musgrave Park Hospital specialising in Orthopaedics).
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Pilates-trained in APPI Matwork and Reformer 1, 2 & 3.
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Specialist Pilates training in menopause and Osteoporosis
Suzanne Harkin
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
Physiotherapist with specialist interest in Balance and Vestibular rehabilitation.
Suzanne has been teaching Pilates and using it through her physio practise since taking the full APPI Matwork series 10 + years ago. She loves how the modified Pilates programmes can help people of all ages ,levels of fitness and mobility stay strong and flexible. It’s principles incorporate all the important systems in our body that help us balance and stay strong.
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BSc Hons Physiotherapy
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Chartered physiotherapist 20+ years experience
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APPI trained Matwork 1/2/3
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Specialist in Pilates for Osteoporosis and vestibular rehab.
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Also works in Independent hospital seeing clients from ENT and neurology consultants.
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Keen Pilates Matwork and Reformer participant
Kerry Sloan
Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
In her day job as a physio, Kerry often refers patients to Pilates. That’s because she sees the benefits over and over again. Kerry loves helping patients get more confident through exercise.
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BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.
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Trained APPI Pilates instructor Matwork 1-3
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Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist with experience in public health, A&E, inpatient wards, fracture clinic, orthopaedics, paediatrics, outpatients and community.
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Interested in sports injury and rehab, as keen tennis & hockey player.
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Kinesiology taping qualified.
Katie Campbell
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
Having swam for Ireland with a few injuries along the way Katie quickly realised the importance of Pilates within her rehab programs. She loves how anyone of any ability can exercise safely to feel strong and maintain flexibility.
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Bsc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Specialist respiratory physiotherapist at the Belfast Trust
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ITEC Level three diploma in sports massage therapy
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Pilates trained in APPI Mat work level 1&2
Libby Robinson
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
Libby gets satisfaction from watching her clients improve in both their physical and mental wellbeing and enjoys challenging them to progress in their Pilates and Reformer classes.
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Bsc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
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Fully certified APPI Pilates and Reformer instructor
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Pilates Instructor since 2008
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Reformer Instructor since 2013
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Enjoys hiking and DIY
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Reformer instructor at All Active Pilates
Anita McBriar
Reformer and Barre instructor
Anita first came to Pilates to help her ballet training. After a few sessions she was completely hooked. Anita enjoys seeing the transformation Pilates brings - better posture, more body awareness and easier movement.
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Royal Academy of Dance registered teacher (Advanced level 2 Ballet, Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies from Royal Academy of Dance, London).
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Certified Pilates Instructor (trained in Matwork & Reformer at Stott Centre, Canada.
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Pilates Instructor since 2017.
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Trained in pre- & post-natal Pilates
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Reformer and Barre instructor at All Active Pilates
Sue Small
Pilates & Reformer Instructor
Sue Small developed a keen interest practicing Pilates 16 years ago due to pelvic dysfunction during her first pregnancy. She decided on a career change having previously worked in health promotion after her second baby.
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Qualified as Matwork level 3 teacher July 2011 & reformer March 2022
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Has experience working with many clients who require specialist care such as pre & post natal, osteopenia, osteoporosis, scoliosis, children & teenagers,
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A keen runner herself she has also designed Pilates programs for performance
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Reformer instructor at All Active Pilates
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Ellen O'Rourke
Physiotherapist & Reformer Instructor
Ellen is passionate about helping individuals return to sport and daily activities while building strength and conditioning in a way that is both enjoyable and tailored to each person’s needs.
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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy – University of Cumbria
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Experience in the NHS with a focus on sports injuries, head and neck pain, and orthopaedic conditions.
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Extensive work with various sports teams, including:
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Northern Ireland Schoolboys Football Team
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Banbridge Football Club
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Australian Rules Football clubs
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Rugby Union and League (Australia)
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Ulster Rugby
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GAA teams
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Level 2 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach
Hollie Thompson
Pilates & Reformer Instructor
Hollie loves to encourage others to try pilates to build strength and feel confident in their body and its ability. Hollie's classes are set in a warm, supportive, and encouraging environment with a highly engaging and effective Pilates flow.
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Qualified as Pilates and Reformer instructor in 2022 after completing a comprehensive BASI Pilates teaching course in London
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Started Pilates at a young age as part of her conditioning program as a ballet dancer.
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Enjoys horse riding, watersports and loves keeping active- in the outdoors.
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Passionate advocate for the functional, physical, mental and aesthetic benefits that Pilates can bring.
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Reformer instructor at All Active Pilates and Physio
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Marketing and social media support at All Active Pilates and Physio
Anna Leckey
Yoga Instructor
Anna loves to see people improve week on week, whether its their first time in a handstand or finding postures with more ease after a couple of classes.
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MSc Business Development and Innovation
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First Class BA (Hons) in Drama and Performance Studies
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Yoga teacher since 2015 when she completed her Bikram Yoga Teacher Training,
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Has since qualified to teach Kids Yoga, Yin Yoga, Intermediate Yoga and most recently Rocket Yoga.
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Founding Artistic director of Three's Theatre Company
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Yoga instructor at All Active Pilates and Physio
Lynne Welby
Teen Fit Instructor
Lynn loves working with young clients and athletes to bring out the best in them and realise their potential
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Spin instructor
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Circuit instructor
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Level 3 Personal Trainer
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S&C assistant
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Athletics coaching assistant
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Athletics running coach
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Yoga diploma level 1&2
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Safeguarding and first aid for children in sport
Gareth Ward
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
Gareth loves helping his clients progress with a combination of hands on physio and rehabilitation
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BSc Hons Physiotherapy
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Worked as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in the NHS for 21 years.
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Extensive experience in treating ankles, knees, hips, backs, necks and shoulders and an extended scope interest in sports injuries.
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Worked in private practice and with elite athletes in Irish League soccer, County level GAA, Rugby and Athletics.
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Physiotherapist at All Active Pilates and Physio
Aaron Sergeant
Sports Massage therapist
Although he often works with elite athletes, Aaron believes that sports massage is for anyone with tight muscles who enjoys staying active or has a desk-bound job.
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Trained Sports Massage Therapist since 2014.
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Studied Sports & Media at University of Liverpool.
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Triathlete & football fan.
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Previously worked with Glenavon FC & Northern Ireland at age grade level.
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Works with other international athletes (badminton, tennis, bowling, hockey, waterpolo & athletics).
Chris Warden
Sports Massage therapist
Chris’ interest in sports and training recovery originates form his experience as a professional swimmer, this was a natural progression into massage therapy, specifically in the area of sports massage and range of motion assessments, working alongside treatment plans developed by physiotherapists.
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Level 2 qualified Sports Massage Therapist since May 2021
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Qualified Swimming Teacher for Non-Swimmer, Beginners & Improver (stages 1-4)
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