Our Instructors

Hannah Cutajar

THE CREATOR AND DIRECTOR OF RIVERSIDE PILATES AND WELLNESS

Hannah’s roots are in Norfolk but she has travelled extensively with her dancing career. Originally an ex-professional Ballroom and Latin dancer but then, as she loves to act and sing, went on to train in London where she graduated from a renowned musical theatre college. After graduating, Hannah went on to appear in Basil Brush the children’s TV series, cruise ship performances, West Side Story the musical, several pantomimes, as a showgirl in Paris and more. Hannah was introduced to Pilates when she sustained a dance injury in her back while training in London. She attended hours of Pilates sessions at the one and only studio of Alan Herdman, the first person who brought Pilates from America to the UK. Through rehabilitating and strengthening her body through Pilates, Hannah realised what a genius form of exercise this is and religiously undertook half an hour every morning throughout her dancing career. Hannah is extremely grateful for all of the wonderful jobs she has had, and people she has got to work with throughout her dancing career, but after 6 years of continuous dancing and living out of a suitcase she decided to move back to her hometown and start teaching what she had learnt and is so very passionate about. Hannah has now been teaching Pilates for 17 years and is forever expanding her knowledge and improving her teaching skills in the mind & body field and is excited for the future!

Hannah is extremely passionate about keeping people moving and strong to prevent injuries. To allow clients to continue what they love doing. She is extremely lucky and proud to have our team of instructors to take you through your journey’s. She is improving many people’s lifestyles mentally and physically by offering a wide variety of classes in such a friendly and inclusive environment. Hannah is proud that she has created a sociable and welcoming space that makes everyone feel confident and offers so much to help build a stronger and more confident YOU!

Change happens through movement and movement Heals.

Tracy Harris

Tracy was a professional dancer and singer and has attended dance and exercise classes since the age of 3 and exercise has always been a major part of her life.

In 2013 when Riverside Studio opened, Tracy, having problems with back and hamstring injuries, decided to give Pilates a go. It very quickly helped to sort her injuries, and became a major part of her life, improving her core strength, flexibility and general well-being. In 2018, Hannah asked her if she would be interested in becoming a Pilates Instructor. Tracy then completed the training and is now a fully qualified Pilates instructor continuing to teach for Hannah in Gorleston, Hopton and Hemsby. She loves teaching, seeing clients gaining strength, improving their mobility and flexibility is a privilege and so rewarding for her.  Tracy is very excited to start teaching at the beautiful new studio, come and join her, introduce Pilates into your life. You won’t regret it, she certainly hasn’t!

Cath Cook

With a background in dance, fitness instructing, choreography and performing Cath is currently working as Therapy assistant practitioner at the JPUH within the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team. This role includes delivering information sessions to women on pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence issues, gynae surgery recovery advice, teaching pelvic floor exercises and pelvic Pilates and helping women manage, the, often distressing symptoms of these issues. Cath completed her Pilates Teaching qualification in 2022 and we feel so lucky to have this fun, bubbly and witty character as part of our team.