More than a space.
A feeling.

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Our Story

Amaras began with a simple idea: to create a space that feels luxurious yet welcoming, inspiring yet never intimidating. Somewhere that puts people at the heart of everything - not just the workouts, classes or treatments.

A place to move your body, reset your mind, take a breath and make time for yourself. To meet like-minded people, build meaningful connections and find little moments of calm amongst the busyness of everyday life.

Because we believe wellbeing goes far beyond the physical. It’s how you feel in yourself, the confidence you carry, the relationships you nurture and the space you give yourself to grow.

And we know that real life doesn’t pause when you prioritise yourself. Family, children, work and everything in between are part of who we are. That’s why, on occasion, Amaras will be a child-friendly space, too - because looking after yourself shouldn’t mean leaving real life at the door.

We’re building Amaras from the ground up, with our family at the heart of it and a vision to create something that feels genuinely different.

A space to feel good, find your people and come back to yourself.

And most importantly, a space where you feel you belong.

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Our Values

At Amaras, we believe wellness should feel like a luxury, but never an exclusive one. From classes for all levels to thoughtfully curated treatments and experiences, everyone is welcome, exactly as they are.

We care about quality with intention, paying attention to the meaningful details and creating experiences that feel considered, personal and genuinely special.

We believe wellness should bring joy - something you look forward to, not another thing on your to-do list. Above all, we value connection: creating a warm, welcoming space where you feel comfortable, cared for and at home.

A place to move your body, reset your mind and connect with others, while making a little more room for yourself.

A little introduction

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Karinna O’Connor

Founder | Reformer Pilates | Mat Pilates | HIIT | Stretch + Mobility

The founder of Amaras Reset Studio - Karinna is a personal trainer, Amaras full-time instructor, and a firm believer in doing things differently.

After years of coaching, she knew she wanted more - a bigger vision, a greater impact, and a space that brings every aspect of wellness under one roof. A place where movement, treatments, mindset, and everything in between come together to create a more holistic approach to wellbeing.

Karinna’s style is all about big energy, real empowerment, and never playing small. She’s passionate about helping people feel stronger, build confidence, and realise just how powerful they truly are.
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Karli

Reformer Pilates

A newly qualified Reformer Pilates instructor with a love for mindful movement and helping people feel good in their bodies. Her teaching blends classical Pilates principles with contemporary movement, with a focus on alignment, control and moving with intention. She aims to create a welcoming space where everyone can build strength, move with confidence and leave feeling balanced, connected and good in their body.

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Rachel

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

A musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a passion for helping people move better, feel stronger and get back to doing the things they love.

From recent injuries and persistent pain to post-operative recovery and the management of long-term conditions, she provides personalised care tailored to each individual's needs and goals. Using specialised treatment approaches, including shockwave therapy, sports massage and acupuncture, she supports recovery, improve movement and help people feel their best.

When they're not in the clinic, you'll usually find her out walking her mischievous poodles, Buddy and Beans!

Jake

Founder

Jake is co-founder of Amaras Reset Studio and works full-time as a Training Delivery Manager within the rail industry.

Outside of work, Jake is passionate about fitness, from weight training to running, and is a big football fan both on and off the pitch.

Alongside Karinna, his partner in life and now business, Jake shares a vision of creating something truly special. Together, they’ve turned a shared dream into Amaras Reset Studio - a space that brings their passions together and offers a fresh, holistic approach to wellness, helping people feel good both inside and out.

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Holly May

Counsellor

The founder of PitStop Counselling, is the Counsellor here at Amara’s. Offering a place for you to stop and process life’s challenges at a pace that feels right for you. Loving all things colour and animal print, she aims to make you feel safe, supported and heard, so that you want to book in again.

Yoga | Reformer Pilates | Barre

With almost a decade of teaching movement under her belt, her passion for it is just as strong as when she first started. Since having her son, she’s developed a real love for pre- and postnatal movement and education, and supporting women through every stage of their journey. She’s passionate about making movement accessible to as many people as possible, always with a little laughter along the way.

Kelsey Pakes

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Reanne

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Reanne is a fully qualified and insured Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) practitioner with a passion for creating a calm, luxurious space where clients can slow down, feel cared for and prioritise themselves.

Every treatment is thoughtfully tailored to individual needs. She believes self-care should feel personal, restorative and never rushed.

Always looking to develop her practice and expand her offering, Reanne is continually learning, with exciting new treatments on the horizon.

Adrianna

Sound Healing Practitioner

Andrianna is a sound healing practitioner and yoga teacher based in Stamford, Lincolnshire, and founder of La Lune Yoga & Wellness. After 20 years in graphic design, she followed her passion for wellness, retraining as a yoga teacher before specialising in sound healing.

Inspired by the moon and its natural cycles, Andrianna creates immersive sound journeys using vibration and carefully chosen instruments to encourage deep rest, relaxation and reconnection.

Her welcoming, ‘come as you are’ approach makes every session accessible, inviting people to slow down, switch off and simply be.

Front of House

Diane is part of the heart of Amara, offering a warm welcome and friendly face to everyone who walks through the door. As the founder’s mum, she takes great pride in seeing her daughter bring her vision to life and feels lucky to be part of the journey. She loves meeting new faces, making people feel at ease and helping create the welcoming atmosphere that makes Amara so special.

Diane O’Connor