Pilates & Movement Coaching
I teach people of all levels how to move better. Bespoke one-on-one & semi-private training in exercise technique, to help you build strength, mobility and a deeper connection to your body.
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What I offer
PILATES & MOVEMENT COACHING
Private & semi-private classes, tailored to your unique needs
Classes usually consist in a combination of pilates exercises, joint-specific training, and postural and form correction.
⭐︎Pilates exercises are done on the mat, on the pilates equipment (reformer, cadillac, barrel and chair), and using bands, balls and dumbbells.
⭐︎Joint-specific exercises involve targeted stretching and strengthening exercises and joint mobility drills, and are done on the mat using yoga blocks, bands and sticks. If you are unable to get down onto the floor, we use a raised mat.
⭐︎Posture and form correction work takes several forms, depending on your needs. We could unpack your gait, look at your seated posture, analyse your squat or explore strategies for handling that multi-day hike you have coming up.
Pilates technique
Pilates technique
Joint-specific training
Joint-specific training
Advice on posture & form
Advice on posture & form
Pilates technique
Detail-orientated and mindful pilates-based training in which we focus both on developing good technique, and on developing a deep sense of embodied movement, which brings us back into our bodies. Learn matwork exercises, and equipment exercises on the reformer, cadillac, barrel and chair and add resistance with bands, balls and dumbbells. Learning pilates techniques is a good way to develop a solid technical understanding of common movement patterns – such as crunches, plank and cobra. And applying a pilates perspective to exercises such as squats, deadlifts and pull-ups, can help you clean up your form in the gym or in your other workouts, too. Classes are less ‘high intensity’ and more ‘slow and controlled’, where the emphasis is on developing a good understanding of movement mechanics, high levels of control and a better mind-body connection. In these classes, I aim to give you the time and space you need to really feel and process what an exercise or movement should feel like in the body. Once that foundation of awareness and control is established, your workouts automatically become more effective and intense.
Joint-specific training
Let’s work through that specific issue you’re experiencing in your shoulder joint, hip joint, ankle joint, knee joint, or neck joints etc. Joint-specific training entails stretching and strengthening a particular joint in isolation. It’s incredibly useful when you need to strengthen a specific joint in a particular plane of movement (for example, strengthening hip flexion), or improve a particular range of motion (for example, increasing mobility in hip flexion) . So it’s great for addressing strength and mobility deficits in a joint due to injury, or underuse, because it allows us to really target the weak points of a joint. The joint-specific work I offer is based on the Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) system, which also provides a thorough framework for self-analysing and improving joint health. The FRC system can be a useful tool to help you analyse, address and reverse potential joint strength and mobility issues before they become a real problem, and over time, can help you achieve a measurable improvement in the overall strength, mobility and functionality of all your joints.
Advice on posture & form
Unpack your questions around posture and form with me. We can troubleshoot any problems you might be having with a particular movement pattern or skill (balancing on one leg, climbing up stairs, perfecting your deadlift, sitting for long hours at a desk). Or we can look at any movement challenges you might be facing due to something systemic or structural (scoliosis, hypermobility, chronic inflammation, movement apprehension). Often when we’re in the middle of a workout or task, we don’t have the luxury of slowing down and taking the time to feel and understand what an exercise, position or movement is all about, and how it really feels in the body. This is your chance to explore.
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Do you offer group classes?
No, not on-site at the studio. I offer private and semi-private sessions at the studio. However, I do offer online group classes to private or corporate groups. Contact me to discuss how to set this up.
Do you have class packages? How does billing work?
Classes are billed on a per-session basis. Upfront payment confirms your first session. Thereafter, if you book a regular, on-going slot, you will be billed monthly (calculated according to the number of sessions within the month). Please note that all bookings are subject to a 24-hour cancellation policy.
I've never done pilates before, do you teach beginners?
Absolutely! I love working with beginners. I adapt classes to suit the level that you’re at, and all concepts and techniques are taught slowly and methodically.
I'm unfit / injured /out of shape - can I still book?
Yes! If you have an injury, make sure to confirm with your healthcare professional that you are cleared for exercise, before booking a class. I’m happy to work together with your medical team to provide support for your recovery. If you have not exercised in a while, then this is a good place to start. I can help you gradually build up the strength and technique you need so that you can confidently progress to more strenuous exercise.
How many classes per week is optimal?
Most of my clients do class once a week, with some opting for twice a week. What you choose depends on your personal goals and priorities. I can work with whatever works for you.
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