THERAPEUTIC PILATES
Clinical Pilates, Studio & Online Classes
Clinical Pilates, Studio & Online Classes
Image (right & top) by Richard Baxter. Illustration by Julia Chapman
Therapeutic Pilates increases joint mobility, proprioception, balance and strength, creating more efficient movement patterns and neuromuscular re-organisation.
Pilates reduces stress, increases wellbeing and unwinds tension in the body.
GETTING STARTED
Begin with two Initial Consultations...
We will discuss your movement and injury history and set appropriate goals.
Private classes are effective for achieving your goals
Clinical Pilates
Suitable for rehabilitation, injury and pain management
Prenatal and Postnatal support and post surgery
Mental Health support
NDIS clients are welcome for both physical and mental health support.
Studio Pilates
Progressive, full body workout to imrove strength and flexibility,
improve posture, support your sport and create better movement for life.
BENEFITS OF PILATES INCLUDE
* Focussing breath and mindful movement reduces stress and assists ease of movement.
* Resistance and load from apparatus and props increase strength.
* Intelligent focus on joint movement promotes core stability and increases mobility in the joints.
* Rolling, spinal articulation, pushing and pulling through the limbs stimulates digestion, aids lymphatic and blood circulation and improves spinal mobility.
* Use of rollers, wobble boards, balls and springs to destabilise increases proprioception through the joints and fascial web, improves balance and promotes organic organisation throughout the body.
* Focussing breath and mindful movement reduces stress and assists ease of movement.
* Resistance and load from apparatus and props increase strength.
* Intelligent focus on joint movement promotes core stability and increases mobility in the joints.
* Rolling, spinal articulation, pushing and pulling through the limbs stimulates digestion, aids lymphatic and blood circulation and improves spinal mobility.
* Use of rollers, wobble boards, balls and springs to destabilise increases proprioception through the joints and fascial web, improves balance and promotes organic organisation throughout the body.
PRENATAL & POSTNATAL
Embody Therapeutics offers women face to face classes in the studio using Pilates apparatus to support your pre and/ or post birth journey. We have also created a postnatal course
which is a fabulous resource to restore pelvic and core health.
Catherine has extensive experience in Women's Health to support women pre and postnatally, including sacroiliac joint dysfunction & pain, Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation), pelvic instability, lower back pain, shoulder & neck pain, asymmetries, and post caesarean care.
Join me for 1:1 supervised face to face clinical Pilates studio classes
AND/ OR
Join my wonderful online course 'Restore Your Core'.
Prenatal Pilates
Balances & strengthens the pelvic muscles which are challenged through pregnancy.
Changing posture & imbalances are addressed to help you prepare for childbirth
& exercise safely during pregnancy.
Postnatal Pilates
Safely and gently restore function and repair after birth.
Supporting mothers with the physical and mental demands of motherhood.
