About Sarah Gatford
Sarah brings a dynamic blend of expertise and personal experience as a Pilates teacher and tutor with 22 years experience of Matwork and 12 years of reformer. A former athlete and Sports Lecturer, Sarah has competed at international levels, leveraging her experiences to forge a successful career in the health and fitness industry. She is the founder of Supple Fitness, established in 2008, and later opened a specialist studio in 2015 at the Wrekin Professional Centre in Wellington. Sarah’s journey in Pilates began following an injury sustained during competition, where she discovered the rehabilitative and performance-enhancing benefits of Pilates, fueling her passion and specialisation in the field.
In 2019, Sarah took a significant step in her professional development by becoming a Women’s Wellness Specialist, focusing on Breast Cancer Rehabilitation. This move underscored her philosophy of supporting women’s health, movement, fitness and soft tissue health through a holistic approach that empowers both body and mind. Sarah’s commitment to continuous professional development is evident in her work and her ability to transform the quality of lives for women.
Sarah rebranded to SgFit (Sarah Gatford Fitness) in 2021, further expanding her offerings to include cutting-edge programs for Pelvic Health, Back Care and Lifestyle, both in-person and online.
In 2025 Sarah closed her studio after 10 years and shifted to an online platform maintaining her UK clientele enabling her to fulfil a lifelong ambition to teach abroad, in which she taught at a prestigious studio in Saudi Arabia. Her extensive teaching experience in all aspects of health, fitness, and well-being, coupled with her background in ballet, has honed her eye for detail and movement precision. Sarah’s integrated approach to health, utilises current research to strengthen the body, mind and spirit, helping clients to exceed their goals with a diverse client base, including a significant number of professional athletes, instructors, orthopaedic clients and a growing male demographic.
Sarah is renowned for offering exclusive Pilates classes, reflecting her dedication to create a tasteful and supportive environment for all her clients and looks forward to enriching your movement.