Pregnancy Pilates
Pilates adapted to pregnancy and the postnatal period, starting only once your obstetrician has approved exercise.
Clinical Reformer Pilates
Physiotherapist-led reformer sessions, tailored to you, to support core strength, flexibility and postural awareness.
What is clinical reformer Pilates?
Clinical Pilates is an exercise approach in which a physiotherapist adapts Pilates principles to your health and needs. The reformer’s springs can either assist or challenge a movement, so the programme can be tailored to any level.
Sessions bring together the deep abdominal and back muscles, breathing, posture and movement control. Clinical Pilates is also a good bridge for people who have finished rehabilitation and want to return to an active life.
Every programme starts with an initial assessment. I choose the exercises to suit your goals and, if you have a health condition, adapt them in line with your doctor’s diagnosis and recommendations. During sessions I follow your movement closely.
Who these sessions suit
- Postural problems and desk-related tension
- Long-standing low back or neck pain (after an assessment)
- Weak core muscles
- Reduced flexibility and movement control
- Returning to an active life or sport after rehabilitation
- Supportive exercise for spinal curvatures such as scoliosis (under medical follow-up)
- A gradual return to regular exercise after an inactive period
- Anyone wanting to improve balance and coordination
This list is for general information. The right approach for you is decided after an assessment.
When to see a doctor
If you have had surgery recently, or you have a health problem such as an active inflammatory condition, uncontrolled high blood pressure or a heart condition, please check with your doctor before starting Pilates.
How we work together
I plan each step with you, at a pace that suits you.
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Initial assessment
I assess your posture, flexibility, strength and any pain or health history. Together we decide at this stage whether Pilates is right for you.
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A programme for you
I choose reformer exercises to match your goals and set the spring resistance and range of movement to suit your needs.
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The fundamentals
We start by learning basic movements built on breathing, core control and spinal alignment.
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Gradual progression
As the quality of your movement improves, we increase the challenge step by step.
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Into everyday life
We talk about how to take postural awareness and what you have learned into daily life, and I suggest short exercises for home when helpful.
The first step: an assessment
If you have questions about clinical reformer Pilates or would like to start, leave a request and I will call you so that we can find a suitable time together.
Frequently asked questions
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What makes Pilates “clinical”?
In clinical Pilates the programme is based on a physiotherapist’s assessment and adapted to your health, any pain and any rehabilitation needs.
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I have never done Pilates. Can I start?
Yes. We begin with the fundamentals and progress at your pace.
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I have a herniated disc. Can I do reformer Pilates?
Well-planned exercise can help many people, but the decision depends on the stage of your symptoms and the assessment findings. If you are in an acute flare-up or your doctor has advised any restrictions, these need to be clarified first.