Patient testimonials

What it’s like to be a patient at Hatts

Peita Conway

I started a regular Pilates class nearly 2 years ago due to reoccuring back pain. I absolutely love Marilyn's classes and how tailored they are to the members of the class. It is much more then Pilates. The whole team understand your areas of weakness and help you develop them. I really feel it when I can't make a class so religously attend. I can honestly say that I am so much stronger then when I started!

Noella Thomas

I really value my weekly Pilates class with Marilyn. Marilyn takes very good care of us in Class. She explains everything very well encourages us and adapts any exercise that we are finding difficult physically. She makes Class fun. She cares about us all.

Yvonne Teal

I have been doing Pilates at the Hatt Clinic for several years, including Reformer classes. It has transformed my attitude towards my body and l feel much stronger. It has also improved by balance. Classes are always of a high standard and l particularly like how the exercises are built up gradually during the class, with options available at every stage.

Bill (William) George Prior

Without Pilates at Hatts over the last 10 years, I think it unlikely I’d still be fit enough to enjoy my golf. Under the keen, professional and empathetic eyes of Marilyn, Danny, Jill and the other instructors, it’s been rewarding and (mostly) a pleasure!

Judy gaiger

Pilates at Hatt’s is always an enjoyable experience, Marilyn has a great knack of working us hard and making it fun. It is the only exercise class I have stuck at and have been going to Hatt’s for 12 years since I slipped a disc and it keeps by back moving.

Angela Mary Bullen

I have a Pilates class with Marilyn which is small, only five people at the most. This enables Marilyn to help us individually while looking over the whole class. Her classes are explanatory while enjoying the interaction between us. I have been attending for just over a year and find my movement is much better having found difficulty and pain walking previously. Marilyn is a good, patient teacher with a sense of fun and I enjoy the class with her. The staff are all very helpful and polite and it is a pleasure to visit.

anabel loyd

I do regular Pilates classes with Marilyn and sometimes Emma which are always unexpectedly enjoyable, varied, and I can only imagine the thing that keeps my old joints and bones moving reasonably well! All the Hatts trainers are highly knowledgeable, motivated and give the encouraging impression that they also enjoy what they are doing. I also go to Danny for strength and conditioning classes and the same applies, whether or not I detest doing some of the exercises that are outside my comfort zone and also are no doubt doing a good job of keeping me moving. Hatts provides excellent classes and on the few occasions I have used physio services, they have been really professional and useful with equally knowledgeable and experienced practitioners.

Brenda (B) Cherrington

My flexible membership Pilates classes at Hatt are a highlight of my week. My main instructor is Marilyn and Danny. Marilyn is a highly motivating teacher who runs the classes brilliantly. Her passion for her work and attention to detail with her classes makes for a first class experience. Danny is equally inspiring and these classes never disappoint. I have gained both physical benefits and greater strength and confidence over the months. In fact all the teachers have been on point and a friendly clean, bright environment helps. This is a first class set up. Highly recommend

Karin Campagna

I have been attending Pilates sessions at Hatt H&M Clinic, Wallbridge, Frome since it opened (having received physiotherapy treatment at its previous site on Bath Road). Jill was my first instructor, then Marilyn leapt into her expert footsteps with equal measure! Lockdowns during Covid provided the Hatt team with a momentous turning point, swiftly moving to offer daily online classes - simply genius & a brilliant, positive experience! Since the studio re-opened I attend Marilyn’s classes at least once a week in the studio + once a week online. Am I hooked? Most definitely - I couldn’t imagine my life without Hatt Pilates. Craig, Danny, Jill & Marilyn are highly skilled professionals who offer expertise, encouragement & challenge. Marilyn is personable & knowledgeable & will always check with her colleagues if she is asked about something beyond her remit/experience. Long may her excellent classes continue to feature at Hatt!

Kate Johnson

I love the small classes...you really do get alot of attention so that your technique improves quickly, I have returned to Pilated after 6 years not going and after only 8 sessions I was already feeling stronger, I am a gardener and at 64 I really need to keep my body strong and stable, Marilyn is attentive , explains thing very clearly and keeps us motivated.

Penny

I was greeted with a warm welcome. Daniel did a thorough assessment with a clear conclusion for my problem. He came up with a positive plan to improve my mobility and pain. I have already stated the exercise plan at home and look forward to a follow up visit soon.

Penny Smart

Brilliant session with Daniel, really listened and was very impressed with the information given and support. Thank you.