About Us – The Farm Studio

Liz Havard

Owner and founder of The Farm Studio, Liz brings over 15 years of experience, has a background in soft tissue therapy and is an APPI-trained Pilates Instructor, with a focus on rehabilitation. A University of Reading graduate (2003), she went on to qualify in Sports Massage (2007), Matwork Pilates (2011), and Reformer Pilates (2017). Committed to ongoing CPD, she has recently qualified as a Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist with The Pink Ribbon Programme completed Pilates for Professional Athletes Workshop and is expanding her training to include the Cadillac & Pilates for Performance in 2026.

As lead instructor at The Farm Studio, Liz delivers targeted Reformer classes, our online programme, and private rehab sessions. She has recently supported Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s fast bowlers with pre & in-season Reformer blocks & her previous experience includes work with Athletic Thinking, Worcester Warriors and the Tongan National Rugby Squad. While living in Cyprus, she also delivered Pilates on the Army Bases for staff & the exercise rehab team. A former junior England rower, Liz combines personal athletic insight with professional expertise to support client performance, recovery, and long-term movement health.

Our clients needs are at the heart of our work, we aim to address personal goals with a functional approach that targets the cause and not just the symtoms. Our Studio is based at Phepson Farm, an organic family farm in Worcestershire where we look forward to welcoming you soon!

Liz Havard - Owner

Polly Arnold

APPI Pilates Instructor

Polly is a APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute) accredited Pilates Instructor with a strong background in injury rehab as an experienced Sports Therapist/Sports Massage Therapist. Polly has a Bsc (hons) PE and Sports Science degree and an MA(hons) in Sports Development. She has worked with a wide variety of people from professional sports people and marathon runners in addition to those recovering from joint operations or managing long term pain or discomfort. We are very grateful for Polly's wealth of experience and the varied and enjoyable classes that she delivers at the studio.

Sarah Kelly

Sports Therapist

Sarah has been with us offering Sports Massage appts at the Farm Studio for 10 years, a very well respected and long running member of the Farm Studio team with considerable injury knowledge. Sarah graduated from the University of Worcester in 2013 with an Honours in Sports Therapy. She spend 4 years as Head Therapist at Malvern Rugby Club, running an injury clinic and pitch side support as well as 2 years working with the Hereford & Worcester County Rugby Team. Sarah often sees Pilates clients, working together with our instructors to address clients specific needs. Sarah has extensive experience treating sporting and non-sporting muscular-skeletal injuries, always offering an holistic approach, addressing lifestyle, training and well-being factors. We are ever grateful to have Sarah's knowledge, experience and expertise with us at the studio.

Natalie Chapman

APPI Clinical Pilates Instructor

Natalie is a Senior Pelvic Health Physiotherapist working in the NHS with a particular interest in women's health. Natalie started her Matwork Pilates journey last year after being a big supporter of Pilates and all it can offer clients. She has trained with APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute), utilising her physio background to offer clinical Pilates in 1-1s and small classes. She has loved teaching and using her physio background to help clients work towards their goals. Natalie has such a welcoming and positive energy that we know you will love! We're so pleased to have Natalie at the studio!

Lydia Honey

STOTT Matwork & Reformer Pilates Instructor

Lydia is a Matwork & Reformer Instructor, certified with the well respected STOTT Pilates, whose training is based on postural alignment and optimal muscle activation. Having discovered Pilates in her 20s to relieve back pain, Lydia quickly became hooked on its benefits; she brings a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing approach to her classes and 1-1s. Lydia works with a diverse range of people to support their Pilates goals from general health & well being, to more specific training to support their physical activities. Lydia believes Pilates is for everybody, and her enthusiasm for it is contagious! Lydia's classes are always very welcoming, a lot of fun and very well planned!

Caroline Husband

Matwork & APPI Reformer Pilates Instructor

Caroline comes with over a decade of experience, qualifing as a Matwork instructor with in 2013, after experiencing the benefits of Pilates in managing her own back pain. Since then, she has taught in both the UK and Austria, and has attended further courses in Pain Management and Pilates for Children, and has now trained in Reformer Pilates with APPI. She strongly believes in making Pilates accessible for all and her classes & 1-1s encompass modifications to suit individual & rehab needs. She loves teaching Matwork Pilates and engaging people in the benefits of Pilates for body & mind.

Kimberley Blatner

STOTT Reformer Pilates Instructor

A love and a passion for Pilates that’s evolved into teaching, Kimberley has trained with STOTT pilates and looking to expand her training to include either the Cadillac or Advanced Reformer, later this year. She is passionate about Pilates and enjoys guiding others on their own Pilates journey. Her goal is for everyone to leave the class feeling motivated and confident with their own progression - no matter your starting point. Kim's classes will focus on a contemporary approach, combining core strength, posture alignment and mind body awareness.

Welcome

We look forward to welcoming you here at The Farm Studio where you can take a second to switch off, unwind and relax.

Worcestershire

We are easy to get to, just 10 minutes from the M5 & Droitwich, 15 minutes from Worcester and 20 minutes from Pinvin/Pershore.

The Farm Studio

Based on a working organic farm in rural Worcestershire, The Farm Studio offer a unique space to train, recover and renew.

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