Meet the Team
Ellie Downie MBE
Role: Director, Founder, Instructor.
Fun fact: I received my MBE for services to gymnasts and the sport.
Favourite song to Reform to: Break my soul – Beyoncé
Discover the talented team behind Embrace Studio, a pilates and fitness studio offering tailored classes for busy professionals.
Our experts bring years of experience in fitness, wellness, and personal growth to help you achieve balance and vitality. Learn more about the instructors who make our classes uniquely effective and impactful.
Ellie Downie MBE
Director, Founder, Instructor
Fun fact about Elie: she received her MBE for services to gymnasts as well as the sport.
What's her favourite song to Reform to? Break My Soul by Beyoncé. Obviously.
What's her favourite song to Reform to? Break My Soul by Beyoncé. Obviously.
Abbie Ramsden
Pilates Instructor
Fun fact: Abbie once did a skydive and landed in a lion sanctuary!
What's her favourite song to Reform to? Beautiful People by Chris Brown.
Abbie is a qualified Pilates instructor based in Manchester. After discovering reformer Pilates, she immediately fell in love and is now slightly obsessed! She passionately advocates for the transformative benefits it brings to people.
Abbie loves teaching people how to move their bodies in a safe, effective, and enjoyable way. She has always loved movement, fitness, and well-being, with a diverse background in teaching dance, swimming, and Pilates.
What's her favourite song to Reform to? Beautiful People by Chris Brown.
Abbie is a qualified Pilates instructor based in Manchester. After discovering reformer Pilates, she immediately fell in love and is now slightly obsessed! She passionately advocates for the transformative benefits it brings to people.
Abbie loves teaching people how to move their bodies in a safe, effective, and enjoyable way. She has always loved movement, fitness, and well-being, with a diverse background in teaching dance, swimming, and Pilates.
Jessica Hine
Pilates Instructor
Fun fact: Jess ran her first-ever mini Great South Run at the age of 18 months old!
Her favourite song to Reformer to? Video Games by Lana Del Rey when cooling down, ALWAYS.
Jess is 21, originally from Portsmouth, but she moved up north in 2021 to pursue her degree in journalism. She has since graduated and settled in Manchester. She discovered her love for Pilates after attending a transformative class that completely changed her outlook on fitness, leaving her feeling amazing both mentally and physically.
Jess appreciated the judgment-free environment where she could unwind and focus, and now, she aims to bring that same feeling to her classes. She adopts a holistic approach, welcoming all abilities with no pressure or judgment. Jess hopes to see you all very soon!
Her favourite song to Reformer to? Video Games by Lana Del Rey when cooling down, ALWAYS.
Jess is 21, originally from Portsmouth, but she moved up north in 2021 to pursue her degree in journalism. She has since graduated and settled in Manchester. She discovered her love for Pilates after attending a transformative class that completely changed her outlook on fitness, leaving her feeling amazing both mentally and physically.
Jess appreciated the judgment-free environment where she could unwind and focus, and now, she aims to bring that same feeling to her classes. She adopts a holistic approach, welcoming all abilities with no pressure or judgment. Jess hopes to see you all very soon!
Email in to enquire about joining the team
Enquire at info@embracestudio.co.uk