Mindful Movement, Longevity & Living Pain-Free | Bryony Deery

In this episode, I sit down with Bryony Deery, a leading voice in modern Pilates and founder of Pilates by Bryony. Bryony’s journey began after a car accident left her searching for healing - and led her to discover the transformative power of Pilates. What started as rehabilitation became a lifelong practice that not only supported her recovery from rheumatoid arthritis, but also built the foundation of her thriving digital method. We talk about the history of Pilates, the unique way Bryony blends classical and contemporary approaches, and why mindful movement is one of the most powerful tools for resilience. She also shares her favorite daily rituals, from matcha to cold therapy, that help her feel balanced and strong.

Bryony is a leading voice in modern Pilates and the founder of Pilates by Bryony, a digital method rooted in classical technique, elevated with purposeful, intelligent movement. After discovering Pilates as part of her recovery from a car accident, Bryony turned personal rehabilitation into lifelong transformation. Her method combines classical and contemporary,  built around mindful movement that strengthens from the inside out, serving the body not punishing it and helping people feel better, move more, and build long-term resilience.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

•  Bryony’s story: car accident at 18 that led her to discover Pilates as rehabilitation
• How Pilates became a lifelong transformation tool for her health and career
• The origins of Pilates - Joseph Pilates, WWI, and the invention of the reformer
• Bridging classical technique with modern adaptations for long-term sustainability
• How Pilates supported her recovery from rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
• Why mindful movement builds resilience and prevents burnout
• Practical benefits: posture, core strength, injury prevention, nervous system support
• How she founded Pilates by Bryony and grew a digital method
• Daily rituals that support her wellness: infrared sauna, cold therapy, matcha
• Why she believes movement should serve the body, not punish it

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole