At Amovida, movement isn’t just something we teach...
Our team is small but mighty. Each of us is here for one reason: to help real people feel stronger, more confident, and more at home in their bodies.
Every coach brings decades of knowledge and a genuine care for people, but it’s how we make you feel that matters most.
— it’s something we live by.
MICHAELA
TEYA
GRANT
Ally
Corrine
Francis
DEBI
STEPH
ALLY TAYLOR
CO-Founder and director | Movement Educator | Personal Coach
Ally has spent more than 25 years helping people move with confidence. Clients describe her as calm, thoughtful, and quietly encouraging, the kind of coach who helps you discover strength you didn’t know you had.
Beyond the studio, Ally is recognised as a leading voice in movement health. She has presented at major industry education events, written for FitPro magazine and ViPR, and appeared on the ViPR YouTube channel. She also created a hysterectomy recovery course at hysterectomyrecovery.co.uk, helping women navigate post-surgery movement with confidence.
As a national presenter and international educator, Ally has trained hundreds of coaches across the UK and beyond, but her true passion is working directly with clients. Her philosophy is simple: movement should improve your life outside the studio. Every session with Ally feels personal, purposeful, and designed to help you feel capable in your own body.
GRANT TAYLOR
Co-Founder AND DIRECTOR | Functional Strength Coach | Personal Trainer
Grant is known for his calm, intelligent coaching style and his ability to meet clients exactly where they are. With more than 25 years of experience, he specialises in strength and lower-limb rehabilitation, particularly post knee surgery, drawing on his own lived experience of multiple operations.
Grant brings an engineer’s brain to coaching, with a knack for breaking complex movement into simple, effective steps that clients can trust. His sessions are supportive and precise, helping people build stability, strength, and confidence in their bodies.
Outside the studio, Grant’s passion for sport runs deep. He played hockey for South Africa U18s, now competes in the Men’s Vets for Old Cranleighans, where his trademark goal-scoring flicks helped the team win their league title. He’s also an accomplished amateur cyclist, having completed the iconic Milan–San Remo, and is a lifelong rugby fan. Go Bok’s!
Clients value Grant not only for his expertise but for the grounded, relatable way he helps them rebuild strength and rediscover what’s possible.
Personal Trainer | Inclusive Movement Coach
TEYA HUMPHRIS
Teya brings a calm, thoughtful presence to every session, making movement accessible and empowering for anyone who has felt overlooked in traditional gyms. With a background in working with people with disabilities, chronic illness and those who are neurodivergent, she has a unique ability to adapt training so it always feels safe and effective.
Her approach is gentle but purposeful, progress that feels sustainable and confidence-building. At Amovida, Teya supports clients through personal training and tailored mobility sessions, helping them reconnect with their bodies and rediscover what’s possible.
Clients say Teya makes movement feel less intimidating and more like a path back to themselves.
MICHAELA AFFORD
Pilates, Yoga & Group Fitness Instructor | Joint Pain Specialist
Michaela’s warmth and energy make every class welcoming. Having experienced her own physical transformation through exercise, she understands how movement can reshape not just the body, but also confidence and outlook on life.
She specialises in Pilates and joint pain support, and also teaches Yoga and Yin. Her classes are inclusive, uplifting, and practical, helping clients move more freely and enjoy fitness without fear or pressure.
Clients describe Michaela as both motivating and reassuring, the kind of instructor who leaves you feeling stronger, steadier, and glad you showed up.
STEPH KAY
Pilates Instructor | Movement & Wellbeing Coach
Steph has more than 30 years of experience helping people move with freedom, strength, and confidence. Compassionate and quietly authoritative, she specialises in Pilates, using it as a tool to help clients build stability, ease, and strength that lasts.
Her sessions are calm, clear, and encouraging, making Pilates accessible for both beginners and experienced movers alike. Steph’s teaching is rooted in decades of professional practice, always focused on supporting clients to feel capable, mobile, and confident in their everyday lives.
DEBI HENDERSON
Yoga Instructor | Breath & Balance Guide
Debi makes yoga approachable, grounding, and uplifting. Her classes focus on alignment, strength, and mindfulness, helping clients feel balanced both in body and mind.
With advanced training in Hatha, Yin, and Restorative yoga, alongside studies in Chinese Medicine and myofascial release, Debi blends philosophy with practical tools for everyday wellbeing.
Clients describe her sessions as calm yet energising, a space where they can slow down, reconnect, and leave feeling restored.
FRANCIS FOREMAN
Cover Instructor & PT | Dance & Movement Specialist
Francis brings creativity and fun to every class he leads. With a background as a professional dancer and massage therapist, he has a keen eye for movement quality and body awareness.
At Amovida, Francis steps in as cover instructor and PT, blending functional fitness with playful, dance-inspired movement. His sessions leave people feeling lighter, more energised, and often surprised by what they can do.
Clients say Francis makes exercise feel less like a workout and more like an experience.
CORRINE FOREMAN
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGER | VA
Corrine is the warm, welcoming presence behind the scenes at Amovida. If you’ve ever received an email, booked a class, or asked a question, chances are Corrine has made it happen.
She manages communications, memberships, and support with care and precision, ensuring every client feels looked after and stress-free.
Clients value Corrine for her clarity, kindness, and attention to detail — she’s the person who makes your Amovida journey smooth from day one.