PILATES

Sessions Oxhey

Sessions are tailored made and use the range of Pilates spring-driven equipment to achieve an ideal balance.

Studio Sessions 1:1

Movement impairment may occur over time and can lead to chronic pain and movement dysfunction. Poor posture, injury and movement starvation may develop into problems later often requiring medical intervention and even surgery. Over time, connective tissue (fascia) dries out and becomes ‘stuck’.

In a 1-1 session, the patterns that lead to this can be realised and a movement plan put in place to address them. A 1-1 session may focus on movement patterns arising from the initial assessment, but as the sessions are client-led, the focus may shift.

Therefore sessions are tailored to the individual and use the range of Pilates spring-driven equipment achieve an ideal balance.

A full medical history is taken at the first visit and an assessment to determine mobility and suitability for Pilates studio equipment.

We then decide on a plan and agree long-term and short-term outcomes.

Studio Sessions 1:1

Therefore sessions are tailored to the individual and use the range of Pilates spring-driven equipment achieve an ideal balance.

A full medical history is taken at the first visit and an assessment to determine mobility and suitability for Pilates studio equipment.

We then decide on a plan and agree long-term and short-term outcomes.

Studio Sessions: Duets

Duet sessions in the studio are for 2 people using a range of studio equipment.

They generally work to a session plan which is negotiated and decided at the first visit and revisited at regular intervals. Sessions are varied with the opportunity for clients to work without close supervision but with attention if necessary.

A full medical history is taken at the first visit and an assessment to determine mobility and suitability for Pilates studio equipment.

Studio Sessions: Duets

Duet sessions in the studio are for 2 people using a range of studio equipment.

A full medical history is taken at the first visit and an assessment to determine mobility and suitability for Pilates studio equipment.

Home Visits: 1-1 and Duets

A full medical history and an assessment is carried out at the first session. Mats and small equipment are provided.

The rationale for a 1-1 and duets sessions at home is the same as the studio sessions. Working on a mat can be more challenging as the client will need to be mobile enough to get down and up from the floor.

For those with people who are unable to get down onto a mat, alternative arrangements can be arranged, using a chair for example. These sessions may be longer or shorter.

Home Visits: 1-1 and Duets

A full medical history and an assessment is carried out at the first session. Mats and small equipment are provided.

For those with people who are unable to get down onto a mat, alternative arrangements can be arranged, using a chair for example. These sessions may be longer or shorter.

Bespoke classes

The classes are designed for special groups of 4 or more people with emphasis on body pathologies, hip and knee replacement or back pain and groups such as Antenatal and

Postnatal women. Sessions are designed for clients wishing to enjoy a personalised class in their home, community centre or workplace.

For antenatal / postnatal:

• Classes for women 12 weeks- 18 weeks pregnant

• Classes for women 18 weeks pregnant to term

Women up to 12 weeks pregnant may continue to enjoy sessions providing they have no medical complications. Post-natal women may book sessions from 6 weeks with clearance from a medical practitioner – usually at their 6-week check-up.

Classes for 4 people or more are also offered with emphasis on a body pathology, neurological problem , or recovery from procedures such as hip or knee replacement. For example, back pain class, Osteoporosis safe class, shoulder class, Parkinsons class.

Please contact me if you are interested in these sessions.

Bespoke classes

The classes are designed for special groups of 4 or more people with emphasis on body pathologies, hip and knee replacement or back pain and groups such as Antenatal and

Postnatal women. Sessions are designed for clients wishing to enjoy a personalised class in their home, community centre or workplace.

For antenatal / postnatal:

• Classes for women 12 weeks- 18 weeks pregnant

• Classes for women 18 weeks pregnant to term

Please contact me if you are interested in these sessions.

Other Bespoke Classes

These are classes for 4 or more people, designed for clients wishing to enjoy a personalised class at home, community centre or their workplace.

All clients complete an assessment form and if necessary, an individual assessment if they have particular injuries, pathologies or needs. There may be an extra charge for this, and it may be necessary to carry the assessment out in the Studio.

If they have no medical issues, they are required to complete a declaration stating such. In the workplace, sessions are arranged and planned in agreement with HR/Occupational Health. A risk assessment of the venue to be used is carried out by the Teacher.

Please contact me if you are interested in these sessions.

Reviews

Thank you so much Christine for all your wonderful teaching in Pilates. You have made such a difference to my mobility, without my feeling embarrassed, inadequate or bored! This is all due to your patience, sense of fun, and relaxed manner, despite keeping high standards. Here’s to going forward and to my further improvement