Liz Havard

Liz set up The Farm Studio with a vision to create a unique space that offers clients a range of treatments to address their training, lifestyle or rehab needs. Liz has over 15 years experience treating clients as a soft tissue therapist and has now specialised in Clinical Pilates, training with the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute. Liz graduated from Reading University in 2003 and went on to train in Sports Massage in 2007, Matwork Pilates in 2015 & Reformer Pilates in 2017. She has a sound understanding of sports training having worked in elite sport and having represented England in Rowing at a junior level herself. She has worked at The Droitwich BMI Hospital, Worcester Warriors, Worcestershire County Cricket Club, The British Army and has also worked with The Tongan National Squad during the Churchill Cup.


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 and 1-1 sessions that she delivers at the studio.

Issy Swinson-Davies

Sports Massage Therapist


Issy comes from a background in Anthrapology and has gone on to qualify as a Soft-Tissue Therapist with the Oxford School of Sports Massage. Issy currently works with Worcester Rowing Club, treating highly competitive rowers up to masters as part of their training recovery, injury prevention and injury rehab. Issy has worked with a wide-range of clients from semi-professional footballers to those with non sporting musculo-skeletal injuries addressing mobility, tension and muscular pain. Issy’s interest and thirst for knowledge on all things related to the human body, including both physical and emotional well-being will be a real asset to The Farm 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 this 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 super excited 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 the key principles of exercise science and rehabilitation. 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 injury rehab to general health & wellbeing, 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!