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Pilates entrepreneur celebrates national award

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Pilates entrepreneur celebrates national award
Nicci Rowlands, founder of PilatEASE CIC

A North East fitness entrepreneur is celebrating national recognition after winning gold at a prestigious business awards ceremony.


Nicci Rowlands, founder of PilatEASE CIC, won the Health & Beauty category at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2026, held in Daventry.


The accolade follows the business being named Reformer Studio of the Year – North East 2026.


Built around its ‘Nee Nonsense Pilates’ philosophy, PilatEASE operates six studios in Consett, Denton, Morpeth, Ryton, Seaham and Whitley Bay, offering accessible classes for people of different ages and abilities.


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