Rachel has been taking to the air since 2016, teaching since 2024, and joined The Pole Shed team in 2026 to bring more Silks to the studio. She was first inspired by friends who loved aerial, and was hooked by the physical challenge, the creative freedom and the brilliant community of new friends it brought her.

The worry Rachel hears most from new students is that they're not strong or flexible enough. Her answer? Every student she's ever taught has enjoyed making progress at their own level. For Rachel, aerial is about so much more than strength and flexibility. It's about community, creativity, laughter and support.

Outside the studio, Rachel is a primary school teacher and a mum, so she knows a thing or two about making people feel at ease and finding time for yourself.

Teaching style: Adaptive, supportive, enthusiastic
What she wants every first-timer to know: Aerial is the perfect escape from your everyday

Quick fire with Rachel
Morning or evening class? Any time of day, she just loves aerial
Music volume? Full blast
Pre-session fuel? A high protein meal and lots of water
Guilty pleasure? Chocolate every night