About Debbie, Founder of Air Control Pilates

I'm Debbie, I've been a Pilates teacher for 20 years and an Aerialist for 16 years. With extensive experience in both disciplines, I understand the desire to engage in your aerial practice safely whenever you feel like it - and the frustration that comes when you can’t find equipment or studio space to suit your needs. 

The lack of access to suitable rehearsal space and equipment made me feel forced to choose between safety and cost if I wanted to keep training. This was a constant frustration that I had to navigate as I worked to grow my skills as an aerialist and later as an aerial pilates teacher.

One of the key challenges I encountered during my journey as an Aerial Pilates teacher trainer was the lack of safe and user-friendly products available in the market. Despite having the knowledge and experience to teach others, it was difficult to guide them without access to reliable and secure equipment.

Debbie demos the Air Frame with some aerial moves outside in her garden

"I believe that everyone deserves to feel supported in the air and confident in their equipment."

Growing up, safety was ingrained into me from a young age because my dad, Christopher Robbins,  was a health and safety expert. Even so, as a young girl, he took us on constant “dangerous” adventures together: mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling. He instilled in me an adventurous spirit because I knew when I was adventuring with Dad, I was always safe. 

He taught me the balance of being adventurous but doing it safely.

This is what I want for each of you. 

When it comes to aerial workouts and Pilates training, safety should never be compromised. I believe that everyone deserves to feel supported in the air and confident in their equipment.  And you should never have to choose between safety and affordability! Your equipment should offer both.

That's why, I have dedicated years of research and development to bring this frame to you. Collaborating with Lyon Equipment, the leading UK safety manufacturer for working at height, we designed the frame that every aerialist deserves. 

The Air Frame offers you everything I always wanted - the flexibility of being portable, affordable and safe (not to mention beautifully crafted). There are two sizes to choose from because I crave the flexibility of getting in the air anytime anywhere. And I figured you might as well. 

So hop over to the shop and choose which frame is right for you. 

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