Meet Your Instructor & Therapist

Founder of Align and Restore Studio

Kerry O’Brien

Hello and welcome. I’m Kerry, the founder of Align and Restore Studio. My practice is built on a gentle, evidence-based approach designed to help you regulate your nervous system, find physical and mental balance, and reclaim your natural vitality. Whether you book an exclusive 1-to-1 session or arrange a private practice for you and your friends, you will always enter a safe, calm, and welcoming space.

🗺️ My Journey: From Curiosity to Clinical Science

Four years ago, I made a life-changing move to Dubai. It was there that I found yoga—or did yoga find me? The profound shift in how it made me feel physically and mentally sparked an undeniable curiosity. I didn't just want to practice yoga; I needed to understand exactly how and why it worked.

Driven to learn from the source, I travelled to India for five weeks to complete my intensive 200-hour Teacher Training Course (TTC). Returning to Dubai, my hunger for knowledge only grew. I realised that a one-size-fits-all approach to movement simply does not work. This inspired me to begin stacking specialised qualifications to support every stage of life, including:

• Prenatal, Postnatal, and Mother & Baby Yoga 🍼

• Yin Yoga 🧘‍♀️

• Pranayama & Breathwork 🌬️

• Therapeutic Sound Healing 🪐

By October 2024, I hit a turning point. I wanted to help people navigating complex health issues, which required an even deeper layer of anatomical and scientific understanding. This led me to embark on my rigorous training in Clinical Yoga Therapy. During this intense period, I was constantly teaching, practising, and learning—balancing group classes at a traditional yoga ashram with treating private 1-to-1 clients for both general yoga and targeted clinical therapy.

⚙️ Evolving Into Pilates & Brain Science

At the beginning of 2026, my journey evolved further. Seeking a deeper connection to core mechanics and physical longevity, I completed my Mat Pilates Diploma. Because of my existing training in Clinical Yoga Therapy, I instantly saw the immense value when the school offered a specialism in NeuroPilates. It was the perfect bridge—igniting a deep fascination with how the brain communicates with our muscles and leading me directly into the worlds of both NeuroPilates and Reformer Pilates.

My deep love for learning about the brain and hormones eventually led me to a bold conclusion: to offer the absolute highest standard of care, my holistic methods needed to be backed by serious medical science. I reached out directly to a medical school in the UK to see if they would accept a non-traditional applicant into their highly advanced clinical programs. I was delighted to be accepted into both the Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Neurology and the Fellowship in Endocrinology and Diabetes, both of which I am currently studying.

🌟 Your Care, Customised

Because my background bridges the exact gap between traditional holistic movement, neurological rehabilitation, and hormonal health, I bypass generic templates. I offer highly specialised, distinct pathways built entirely around your daily physical needs and energy levels:

• Exclusive 1-to-1 Care: A private sanctuary utilising precision movement for deep clinical rehabilitation (managing complex autoimmune, metabolic, or neurological conditions) or for healthy individuals seeking a mastery-level practice in yoga, Pilates, and meditation.

• Private Reformer Sessions (1-to-1): Utilising our premium, single-bed Reformer machine to target deep core stabilising muscles and build structural resilience without jarring your joints.

• Small Private Groups (Max 4): Gather your favourite people for an intimate, highly supportive shared movement experience focused on the fundamentals of yoga and classical Mat Pilates.

Are you ready to begin your journey?
Whether you are looking for deep clinical rehabilitation, a private Reformer session, or simply want to learn the foundations of yoga and Pilates with friends, your safe space is ready.