Angela Rankin

With more than 20 years of experience in movement and bodywork, Angela brings a rare combination of technical precision, intuition and empathy to Pure Pilates Monaco.
Originally from Edinburgh, she began her career as a professional dancer, developing a deep understanding of the body through years of training and performance.
She opened Pure Pilates Monaco in 2006, creating a calm and dedicated space for clients seeking mindful, intelligent movement in the heart of Monaco.

Science-based, individualised teaching

Her teaching is strongly informed by science and adapted to the individual. Angela has received specialised training in many special subjects and regularly helps clients manage or recover from injury, illness and chronic conditions. Whether working with beginners, athletes or seniors, she tailors each program with care and clinical awareness, always ensuring movements are safe, functional and effective.

Continued education and credentials

Angela has studied with Body Control Pilates UK for many years and continues to refine her practice through in-depth studies with Pear Pilates London and specialised workshops with Movement Science Made Simple (MSMS) — all reflecting her commitment to excellence and evolving expertise.

Small group focus, long-term benefits

Her private and small group sessions (limited to two people) prioritise:

Quality of movement
Postural awareness
Long-term body confidence

Testimonials

Bassem

I was diagnosed with a herniated disc and eventually went through surgery, but unfortunately, the pain came back just a few months later. I tried yoga and chiropractic care for months, but nothing really worked, and I was even told I should prepare for a second surgery. That’s when I found Angela’s studio. She asked me to give her three months of Pilates before deciding on surgery, and the rest is history. Not only did I avoid another operation, but my pain improved drastically. It’s been over five years now, and I’ve never looked back. Pilates with Angela has truly changed my life.

Vicky

Angela has been my Pilates teacher for over 20 years and is absolutely outstanding. Her single or duo classes ensure that we receive essential attention to our positions and movements so that we get maximum benefit. Angela’s classes push me, and I have evolved so much with her expert guidance. I feel strong. Every class is different and Angela, through her own work, and with external training courses, is constantly developing her craft - much to our benefit. Angela’s studio is really well equipped with reformers and a cadillac among the many different pieces of Pilates apparatus that we use regularly.

Jessica

I definitely recommend Pilates to all the women who experienced a difficult cesarian. It helped me to heal quickly from the painful hematoma provoked by the traumatic childbirth in 2015. I could hardly move my pelvic floor and pelvis but after a few seasons with Angela I started to feel better and get back to my body awareness and organise better movements in my pelvis. Since then I keep on enjoying all the benefits of Pilates at Pure Pilates monaco.

Samuel

For the last 13 years I have been practicing Pilates with Angela. Pilates for me was a life changer. I suffered from back pain, I used to run a lot and did a lot of sport but something was missing... That "something" I found in Pilates. I must say, practicing with Angela is different - movements have to be precise and perfect.. If not you have to re do it until it is done as it should be.. And then you feel the difference... If one wishes to practice Pilates better to do it with Angela at Pure Pilates.

Sara

I’ve been a client at Pure Pilates since it’s opening and after 20 years Angie still manages to surprise me, her lessons are never repetitive or boring. Lessons are adapted to the needs of each person with precision and a professionalism that is rare to find. The studio is bright, welcoming and easy to reach. After an hour at pure Pilates you return home straighter, stronger and more serene.