About Clae
Clae takes its name from clay, a material deeply connected to the earth, nature, and human creation.
Soft and formless, clay is shaped over time through touch, movement, pressure, and care. Something simple and natural transforms into structure, strength, and beauty.
What makes clay unique is that it is never fixed. It can be moulded, reshaped, and transformed throughout its lifetime. Under pressure it may crack, under stress it may break, but clay can always be worked again, rebuilt, and given new purpose.
In many ways, we are no different.
Life places pressure on all of us. We experience stress, setbacks, change, and moments that leave us feeling fractured or disconnected from ourselves. Yet strength is not about remaining rigid or unbreakable. True strength comes from our ability to adapt, recover, and reshape ourselves as we move through life’s different seasons.
That philosophy sits at the heart of Clae.
We believe movement is one of the most powerful tools for reconnecting with ourselves. Through Reformer Pilates, Clae creates experiences that build strength, confidence, and connection, helping people feel grounded, resilient, and capable, wherever they are in their own journey.
Meet the Founder
Founded by Katie Symons, Clae is built on more than two decades of experience within the fitness industry across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. A qualified Personal Trainer with a background spanning group exercise, personal training, fitness management, and regional leadership.
Throughout her career, she has held leadership and operational roles with globally recognised fitness brands such as Virgin Active (including its flagship Riverside club in Chiswick), F45 Training, Crunch Fitness, UFC Gym, and at Madonna’s Hard Candy Fitness. More recently, she has led fitness operations at TW2 Health and Fitness Club, located within the iconic Twickenham Stadium.
Alongside managing multiple sites, leading large instructor teams, and delivering fitness programmes at scale, Katie has never lost sight of the personal connection and attention to detail that transform a service into an experience.
What truly defines Katie’s approach is her belief that movement should be both meaningful and enjoyable. Whether it forms part of a celebration, a corporate event, a wellness retreat, or simply an opportunity to spend quality time with others, the experience should feel memorable, engaging, and thoughtfully delivered.
Having worked across every level of the industry, Katie brings a meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to exceptionally high standards. She understands that the smallest touches often make the biggest difference, creating experiences that feel seamless, professional, and genuinely special for every guest.
Through Clae, her mission is to bring a premium Reformer Pilates experience directly to you, combining boutique-level service, expert instruction, and beautifully curated events that leave people feeling stronger, more connected, and inspired.