Specialist Physiotherapists
Our Newcastle Pilates classes are taught by our team of senior physiotherapists, each holding dual qualifications in physiotherapy and Pilates instruction, bringing decades of collective clinical experience to every class.
Kevin Kennedy
Clinical Lead, Advanced MSK Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Kevin is the founder and Clinical Director of Gosforth Physio & Wellness and the driving force behind Newcastle Pilates. An Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapist with over 15 years of Pilates experience, Kevin specialises in neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction and pain, combining advanced manual therapy, acupuncture and evidence-based rehabilitation to design programmes for clients ranging from post-operative recovery to elite athletic performance.
Victoria Alfar
Senior Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Victoria is a Senior Physiotherapist with many years of clinical experience, specialising in lower limb assessment, biomechanics and rehabilitation. Having trained and worked within a FIFA Centre of Excellence, she brings a high-performance clinical standard to her Pilates sessions, with particular expertise in knee rehabilitation, sports injuries, and pre- and post-operative orthopaedic care.
Stephanie Langan
Specialist Advanced MSK Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Stephanie is a Senior Physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in private practice, specialising in neuromusculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, sporting injuries and post-operative management. A strong advocate for combining manual therapy and acupuncture with evidence-based Pilates rehabilitation, she brings a precise, results-focused approach to every class, informed further by her background as a competitive CrossFit athlete.
Kate Bryce
Specialist Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Kate is a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist with over 25 years of experience in vestibular rehabilitation, balance disorders and falls management, having held senior roles at University College London Hospitals and at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary. A co-author of two published clinical frameworks in vestibular rehabilitation, Kate brings a highly evidence-based approach to her Pilates instruction, with particular expertise supporting clients managing balance, dizziness or neurological conditions.
Victoria Dunn
Clinical Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Victoria is a Clinical Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist with over 14 years of experience in neurorehabilitation, providing specialist assessment and treatment for conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury and functional neurological disorder. She incorporates Pilates as an integral component of neurological rehabilitation, using it to improve movement control, functional strength and quality of life for her patients.
Katie Highland
Clinical Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Katie is a Senior Pelvic Health Physiotherapist at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, specialising in antenatal and postnatal care and pelvic floor dysfunction in peri- and post-menopausal women. With a background that also spans paediatric physiotherapy, where she used Pilates extensively to support younger patients with musculoskeletal conditions, Katie brings a broad clinical perspective to her teaching and uses Pilates herself as a core part of her own training for running, hiking and outdoor activities.
Ashleigh Peliza
Senior Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Ashleigh graduated with First Class Honours from Northumbria University before specialising in paediatric physiotherapy at the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust, where she developed expertise in movement-based rehabilitation across a range of musculoskeletal presentations. She has extensive experience leading group Pilates sessions within clinical settings and combines her NHS clinical role with teaching at Gosforth Physio & Wellness, bringing a thorough and considered approach to every class.
Amy Richards
Senior Neurological Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Amy is a Senior Physiotherapist with extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation at Newcastle's hospitals, where she regularly integrates Pilates-based exercise into her clinical rehabilitation programmes. A competitive athlete with experience across athletics and CrossFit, she brings a thorough understanding of physical performance and injury prevention to her teaching, with sessions adapted to meet each individual's goals and needs.
Rozi Kakrida
Senior MSK Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Rozi is a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with substantial clinical experience at Newcastle's hospitals, where she integrates Pilates-based exercise into her MSK rehabilitation practice. Her sessions are adapted to the individual, whether the goal is improved general health, recovery from injury, prevention or long-term management of an existing condition, and she practises Pilates herself for both physical conditioning and mental wellbeing.
