Pilates Classes

Pilates is a safe and effective form of low impact exercise which combines breathing with flowing body movements.

The aim of Pilates is to improve posture, balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, breathing efficiency, mind and body awareness.

Pilates helps people improve sports performance, manage long term health conditions and joint pains, rehabilitate their body post injury and postpartum and manage pregnancy related musculoskeletal issues.

Pilates was first developed in the 1920’s by Joseph Pilates. The APPI method is evidence based and has been developed over the last 20 years by 2 Australian Physiotherapists. It consists of a repertoire of exercises which can be individually modified using varied equipment and levels of difficulty, making it ideal for rehabilitation.

I run a series of Pilates classes for all levels and abilities.

What is Physio-led Pilates?

A Physiotherapist will use their expert knowledge in anatomy, physiology, health conditions and pathologies to plan and deliver safe classes.

A Physiotherapist will carry out a health screening prior to attending the class to assess your suitability.

A Physio-led Pilates class will have smaller class sizes to allow the Physiotherapist to modify exercises and correct technique.

What Pilates Classes do you offer?

Pregnancy Pilates Classes

Pregnancy Pilates is a safe and effective from of low impact exercise for pregnant women which is tailored considering the physiological changes the body undergoes during pregnancy.

The aim of Pregnancy Pilates is to build or maintain strength especially in the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, improve posture and flexibility to accommodate the growing bump, improve breathing control and relaxation which can be helpful when in labour.

There is a social aspect of meeting other local pregnant women to help form a support network.

Pregnancy Pilates enables women to safely stay active during pregnancy and help to reduce aches and pains related to pregnancy such as pelvic girdle pain, symphysis pubis dysfunction and sciatica.

Post Natal Pilates Classes

Post Natal Pilates is a safe and effective form of low impact exercise ideal for new mums which is tailored considering the physiological changes the body undergoes during pregnancy and labour.

The aims of Post Natal Pilates are to improve core stability, pelvic floor control, posture and flexibility.

There is a social aspect of meeting other local new mums to help form a support network and allowing your baby to interact wring others and the world around them.

Post Natal Pilates helps people to reduce their symptoms of mild prolapse and incontinence, improve abdominal separation, mange back and pelvic pain, return to their normal activities or sports.

Adult Pilates Classes at varying levels as seen below.

What levels of Pilates do you teach?

Beginners Pilates-Suitable for complete beginners to Pilates, individuals getting back into exercise and individuals recovering from an injury/illness or wanting to manage a long term health condition.

Older Adults Pilates-Suitable for an older adult no matter what your previous level of exercise or experience with Pilates and individuals with joint or health conditions.

Mixed Ability Pilates-Suitable for anyone no matter what your previous level of exercise or experience with Pilates. Beginners can start on lower level exercise options whilst individuals who have previously attended Pilates can progress to higher level exercise options.

Intermediate Pilates-Suitable for individuals who have some previous Pilates experience or who are engaging in some regular exercise.

Advanced Pilates-Suitable for individuals who have Pilates experience or who are engaging in regular sports or exercise.

Pregnancy Pilates-Suitable for pregnant women from 12 weeks up to the birth of their baby.

Post Natal Pilates-Suitable for new mums to start at 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery or 12 weeks after an abdominal delivery.