PALM was founded by Molly Darwood, a London based Pilates instructor and personal trainer with over 5 years of experience teaching movement across the capital.

Originally trained as a professional dancer, Molly spent years teaching dance to children aged 3-16 as well as adults, developing a deep understanding oof how bodies move, grow and adapt at every stage of life.

Her own Pilates journey began at just 16 years old, following a dance related injury that required months of rehabilitation. Pilates became not only her route to recovery, but a lifelong passion. Growing up in the countryside, access to Pilates meant travelling over two hours to attend classes. This experience shaped Molly’s mission today to make Pilates accessible, inclusive, and empowering for everyone - regardless of age, background or experience level.

With experience teaching both adults and children, PALM was created to bridge the gap between fitness, wellbeing and education, offering movement that is enjoyable, sustainable and supportive through life.