About Physio Pilates

Pilates is a form of exercise that works on balancing and controlling movement. It targets the deep postural muscles of the body and aims to balance these muscles with the muscles which perform movement. By using controlled movements on good core stability, it improves posture, muscle tone and body awareness.The Pilates taught at The Physio and Pilates Centre is based on the methods and teachings of Joseph Pilates, combined with our teachers’ added experience and knowledge.

People come to pilates to enhance their own fitness routine and also as a rehabilitative exercise for movement problems that have arisen or been caused by poor posture, injury and pain. The classes are overseen by Julia who is a chartered, state registered physiotherapist who has been teaching Pilates since 1998.

Pilates, correctly taught, is suitable for all levels of fitness and ability. Many of our clients are referred by physiotherapists, osteopaths and consultants in the area. If you are not sure of the suitability of pilates for you, please do contact Penny or Julia to discuss any queries you have. A large proportion of our clients have been attending the studio for 10 years or more.

“Thank you for giving me my body back.” Joanna Saatchi “I have less back ache and have discovered my pelvic floor.”T Corcoran. “When I missed 6 weeks of classes my back became very stiff.” J. Hey

If you are new to Pilates a beginners class will guide you through learning the principles of Pilates and the basic exercises on your own body.Improvers/Intermediate classes are for those who have completed at least one beginner’s course and are slower-paced classes. Progressive classes are faster-paced classes for those who have attended regularly for 1 year or more, feel confident with the exercises and know the limits of their own bodies. Please do contact us if you are unsure of which class will suit you.