Nailsea has a new unisex Pilates studio which opened this June in Colliers Walk.

The independent business is the brainchild of former Nailsea School student Marianne Colio.

 

Mari supplied us with a few details:

 

Background

• Grew up in Nailsea and attended local school.

• Completed a teaching degree at university.

• Moved from Cardiff to Bristol and worked in child protection for the past seven years.

• Returned to Nailsea within the last year after missing the town, its strong sense of community, and the beautiful local surroundings.

 

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified Mat Pilates Instructor.

• Level 3 qualified Reformer Pilates Instructor.

• Currently completing a Level 3 Pre & Postnatal Pilates qualification.

• Planning to offer specialist pre and postnatal Pilates classes for expectant and new mothers.

 

Why open Reset Pilates?

• Felt that Nailsea was missing a dedicated Pilates studio.

• Inspired by Nailsea’s strong community spirit and wanted to create a welcoming movement space for local people.

• Passionate about making Pilates accessible, enjoyable, and inclusive for all abilities.

 

Vision & Aspirations

• Build a supportive, like-minded community through movement.

• Create a welcoming space where people can enjoy low-impact exercise and improve their wellbeing.

• Offer a variety of classes, including:

  • Reformer Pilates

  • Hot Mat Pilates

  • Hot Mat Sculpt

• Develop a particular focus on supporting new and expectant mothers.

 

Pilates & Play

• Partnering with Mom Café around the corner.

• Introducing ‘Pilates & Play’ sessions for parents with children aged 2+ from July 2026 onwards. 

• Planned launch schedule:

  • Mondays at 1:30pm

  • Wednesdays at 9:30am (subject to demand)

• Available as both hot Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates.

• Delivered as 4-week workshops. 

 

Beginner Reformer Programme

• Launching a complete beginner Reformer Pilates course.

• 4-week programme with one session per week.

• Designed specifically for people who:

  • Have never used a reformer before.

  • Feel nervous or intimidated about starting.

  • Want to learn in a supportive environment.

 

Introductory Offer

• We currently have an introductory offer available for new clients.

• The offer can be purchased online and is a great way to experience the studio and classes before committing to a membership or package.

• Full details are available through our online booking system.

 

Message to the Community

• If you have any questions, concerns, or feel nervous about starting Pilates, please get in touch.

• Email: hello@resetpilatesstudio.co.uk

• Happy to chat through any concerns by email.

• My door is always open, and I’m always happy to help you find the right class for your needs.

• Excited to put down roots in Nailsea again and create a positive, welcoming community through Reset Pilates.

 

Mari who is 29 years old and her partner Lewis who is also from Nailsea have lived together for more than a decade and now share their home with Nelly, a beautiful golden reformer, on the new housing estate off Engine Lane.

Pilates is a mind-body exercise which in the early 20th century was developed and named after German physical trainer Joseph Pilate.

Pilates is practiced worldwide, especially in Western countries as a culture of exercising to alleviate ill health.