ABOUT US

Manchester-born. Sister-founded. Community-led.

The Health Lab is a boutique Pilates and wellness studio founded by sisters Kanika and Nikita Banga. With studios in Manchester and Altrincham, we bring together movement, strength and community in welcoming spaces designed for everybody.

From Reformer Pilates and Mat Pilates to Barre, Yoga and specialist infrared classes, our sessions are designed to help you build strength, improve flexibility and feel good in your body.

We believe Pilates is for every body, whatever your age, experience or fitness level. Whether you're stepping onto a Reformer for the first time or looking for a more challenging, strength-focused workout, our expert instructors are here to support you.

More than a Pilates studio

The Health Lab was built around a simple idea: wellness is better together. We're creating more than somewhere to take a class. We're building a community where people can connect, feel welcome and make movement part of their lives.

From our Manchester studio in the Northern Quarter to our Altrincham studio, home to our infrared Reformer experience, every detail is designed to make you feel part of something special.

Find your studio. Find your people. Feel the difference.

Meet the Team

KANIKA AND NIKITA

FOUNDERS
FAYE BENNETT

LEAD INSTRUCTOR
MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC, CHAIR PILATES
Pre & POST NATAL
BARRE
COOKIE

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
SUPERVISES FAYE BENNETT
ALICIA HAYWARD

INSTRUCTOR
MAT & REFORMER PILATES
Barre
MILLIE JONES

INSTRUCTOR
MAT, REFORMER, CHAIR PILATES
GRACIE CHADWICK

INSTRUCTOR
MAT AND REFORMER PILATES
EMILY MCDERMOTT

INSTRUCTOR
MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC PILATES
BARRE
GABI NEALE

INSTRUCTOR
MAT, REFORMER AND CHAIR PILATES
Pre & POST NATAL
GRACE KELLY

INSTRUCTOR
MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC, CHAIR, LADDER BARREL PILATES
Pre & POST NATAL
BARRE
GOSIA SMART

INSTRUCTOR
MAT AND REFORMER PILATES
BARRE
HAUWA bawa

INSTRUCTOR
MAT AND REFORMER PILATES
LAURA GRETTON

INSTRUCTOR
MAT AND REFORMER PILATES
Pre & POST NATAL
YOGA
KOSARA YANKOVA

INSTRUCTOR
YOGA
JEREMY LEE

INSTRUCTOR
MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC, CHAIR PILATES
PRE & POST NATAL
JORDAN JAMES

INSTRUCTOR
MAT AND REFORMER PILATES
PRE & POST NATAL
BARRE
TEIBA KHAWAJA

INSTRUCTOR
MAT AND REFORMER PILATES

HOUSE RULES

A few house rules to keep your space flowing, calm, and considered - for you and everyone around you

KINDNESS. ALWAYS.

We’re a small, independent studio and our team is here to support you. please treat instructors and front of house with the same care and respect they offer you, always.

PHONES OFF, MINDS ON

We’re all about presence. Please leave your phone away during class so you (and everyone else) can get the most of your time here

You’re more than welcome to take photos before or after class, but please avoid filming or snapping pics during class to respect everyone in the room.

RUNNING LATE? HERE’S THE DEAL.

TO KEEP THE STUDIO FLOWING SMOOTHLY, WE ASK THAT YOU ARRIVE AT LEAST 10 MINUTES EARLY (15 IF IT’S YOUR FIRST CLASS). WE HAVE A 5-MINUTE CUT-OFF ONCE CLASS BEGINS - NO EXCEPTIONS.