Originally from County Mayo—and always a Mayo girl at heart—Lorna O’Shea is a Dublin-based Pilates Instructor and Occupational Therapist. Now settled in Dublin with her husband and two daughters, Hailey and Hannah, Lorna brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and personal passion to her teaching.

With a background in Occupational Therapy, specialising in Older Persons Services and later in Practice Education, Lorna’s approach to Pilates is deeply informed by her understanding of movement, rehabilitation, and the mind–body connection. She believes both disciplines compliment one another beautifully, and this integrated perspective is central to the way she teaches.

How Lorna Got Into Pilates

Lorna discovered Pilates through her own injury and quickly fell in love with the practice. That connection only deepened through motherhood and continues to evolve through her work with clients. She has completed Comprehensive Mat Training as well as specialised Pre and Post-Natal Pilates qualifications.

Her Unique Approach

For Lorna, Pilates is more than exercise—it’s a lifeline, a source of joy, and a powerful tool for wellbeing. She currently teaches weekly classes in the Drumcondra area and values the warm, supportive community she is building there (If you are local to the area you can book into a class via Lorna’s website here).

Whether you’re new to Pilates or returning to the mat, Lorna brings a grounded, compassionate, and knowledgeable approach to every class.

How Aoife & Lorna Connected

Lorna has been a TPP member for some time. Before she began her Pilates teaching journey, she reached out to Aoife in search of recommendations for where to do her training. Aoife has since followed Lorna’s teaching journey and has been inspired by the passion and warmth that Lorna brings to her classes and the online community that she is creating.

Lorna’s has filmed 6 classes for the TPP app and platform. Her first class launches on Sunday 14th December and the remaining 5 will be part of our January Challenge.

We just know that the TPP community will love Lorna just as much as Aoife does and we can’t wait for you to experience her classes.