Diane Purton – Personal Trainer and Sports Therapist
Diane Purton is a personal trainer, Pilates instructor and sports therapist at London City Physiotherapy. With comprehensive training in Pilates mat work and studio equipment, she provides personalised sessions tailored to individual abilities and goals. A former international age-group triathlete, Diane also brings her sporting experience to helping clients improve posture, body awareness and physical performance.
Qualifications & Professional Training
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Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Therapy (2002)
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Comprehensive Pilates Qualification — Reformer, Trapeze Table, Barrels, Chair, Mat Work Level 1 & 2 (Balanced Body University, 2010–2012)
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Additional Balanced Body University Modules (2012):
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Pilates Mat and Roller
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Orbit
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Pilates Mat and Ring
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Pilates Arc
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Diane Purton’s Areas of Specialisation
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Pilates instruction (comprehensive equipment and mat work)
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Personal training and sports therapy
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Triathlon and endurance sports performance
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Posture correction and body awareness improvement
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One-on-one reformer and small equipment Pilates sessions
About Diane Purton
Diane Purton is a personal trainer, Pilates instructor and sports therapist with a strong interest in triathlon and endurance sports. She combines her comprehensive Pilates training with a personalised approach, helping clients improve posture, body awareness and physical performance through sessions tailored to their abilities and goals.
Pilates Instruction and Personalised Training
Diane is trained in Pilates mat work and studio equipment, including the reformer, trapeze table, barrels and chair. She offers individual sessions using specialist Pilates equipment, adapting exercises to suit each client’s needs, experience and objectives.
Posture, Body Awareness and Movement
Diane believes Pilates can benefit people with different levels of fitness and experience, from sports enthusiasts to new mothers. Her sessions focus on improving posture, developing body awareness and helping clients move with greater control and confidence.
Personal Training and Sports Therapy
With a Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Therapy, Diane brings together fitness training and sports-related experience to support individual physical goals. Her approach is tailored to each client’s abilities and priorities, whether they want to improve general fitness or complement their sporting activities.
Triathlon and Endurance Sports Experience
Diane has competed internationally for Team GB’s age-group triathlon squad and has taken part in marathons and Ironman races. Her first-hand experience of endurance sports informs her understanding of the physical demands involved in training and performance.
