ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF PILATES WITH AN EXPERIENCED CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST

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OVERVIEW
Pilates – beneficial for all ages and fitness levels

Pilates with Caroline delivers mat-based Pilates classes, conducted by an experienced chartered physiotherapist and certified APPI Pilates instructor.  Each Pilates class is delivered to a small group, ensuring that every participant enjoys maximum benefit through regular feedback on technique and options for modification.

Pilates targets the postural muscles of the abdomen and spine to develop control, alignment, muscle strength, stability and flexibility. Working on your core muscles through Pilates can improve musculoskeletal pains, including back and neck pain and it can help improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. Pilates is a mindful practice, with a focus on breathing, and it can help to promote relaxation and well-being.

Classes should be booked in advance and are run in blocks of six sessions.

ABOUT ME
Teaching from a chartered physiotherapist

 “When you attend a Pilates with Caroline class, you can be sure of a friendly and welcoming Pilates experience, in which you can work on your postural control, strength and flexibility in a safe and relaxed environment".

“I am a qualified Physiotherapist and certified matwork pilates instructor with The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) and have additional training in antenatal and postnatal Pilates.  I am a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)".

“I qualified from the University of Salford as a Physiotherapist in 2013, and I currently work within the NHS. I have experience of treating patients who have a range of musculo-skeletal conditions, including back pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatological conditions, hypermobility, sporting injuries and following orthopaedic surgery. I also have experience in treating patients pre- and post-natally.  I am passionate about helping people to reach their potential, and have used Pilates to help rehabilitate and prevent injury in many of my patients".

"I enjoy regularly attending Pilates classes as a participant and have benefited from Pilates both before and after the birth of my children".
Pilates with Caroline Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

CLASSES
Beginner or experienced we have a class for you

  • Beginners & Improvers

    Monday 6:30-7:15pm


    Poynton Civic Hall 


    A slow paced and purposeful matwork pilates class.


    Suitable for:


    • Those new to pilates or building experience
    • In pregnancy (past 12 weeks and low risk pregnancies)
    • Those with a preference for a gentler class
    • Those recovering from injury or with irritable musculosketal problems

    During each class you will be taken through the basics of APPI pilates and focus on technique, control, strength, balance and flexibility. Modifications will be provided to ensure that you are able to work at a suitable level that both challenges you and considers your experience and any injuries.



  • Improver Plus

    Monday 7:30 -8:15pm


    Poynton Civic Hall 


    A matwork class for those with prior experience of pilates, who would like to further challenge their pilates practice. Expect a gradual progression of exercises, resistance bands, small weights and extra challenges using pilates equipment.


    Suitable for:


    • Those with previous experience of pilates
    • Injury free or well managed musculoskeletal problems
    • Those with a preference for a more challenging class

    During each class you will be taken through the basics of APPI pilates and focus on technique, control, strength, balance and flexibility. Modifications will be provided to ensure that you are working at a level which is suitable for you.



  • Mummy & Me

    Wednesday 11:30-12:15pm


    Orange Bloom Yoga Studio, Hazel Grove


    Huge congratulations on the birth of your baby!


    I would love to help you to optimise your body, mind and overall postnatal journey with my physio led pilates classes.


    This is a lovely gentle class, with a focus on recovering your pelvic floor, flexibility, general strength and much needed relaxation in a beautiful tranquil studio!  This could be the beginning of allowing yourself some time to focus on you a little and work towards slowly getting back to some of the things you enjoyed before you welcomed your baby into the world :).


    This class is suitable from 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery, following your GP check and 12 weeks after a c-section.


    Babies are welcome until they are on the move! Please don’t worry if your baby needs feeding, or changing, or is noisy during class - it’s all part of the fun!


    If your baby is on the move you are still welcome to attend if you like, providing you have the option for childcare at the time of the class.



WHERE I TEACH

 WHERE
POYNTON CIVIC HALL
Off Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1RB.

WHEN
Beginners & Improvers
Monday 6:30pm – 7:15pm 

Improver Plus
Monday 7:30pm – 8:15pm 

PRICES 
Block of 6 sessions £48.00*

WHERE
ORANGE BLOOM YOGA STUDIO

18 Buxton Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 6AD.


WHEN

Mummy & Me

Monday 11:30am – 12:15pm


PRICES 

Block of 6 sessions £60.00*


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To book a class please click the BOOK NOW button below. 

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*Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 12 participants, so booking early is recommended to secure your place.

HISTORY OF PILATES
Pilates – developed as a rehabilitation and well-being technique

Pilates takes its name from German born Joseph Pilates, who was born in 1880. Joseph suffered from a number of childhood illnesses and developed his own exercises in attempt to make himself fit and healthy.   

During World War 1, Joseph trained as an orderly in a hospital, rehabilitating patients using the exercises he had devised. He discovered that individuals completing his exercise programmes recovered more quickly from illness.

After the war, Pilates went on to teach his exercises to the dance community. He worked with pioneers of movement technique such as Rudolph Laban, and went on to open his first Pilates studio in America in 1923.

The Pilates method has continued to develop and evolve over the years. It is popular in physiotherapy practice worldwide as an effective method of rehabilitation and injury prevention.

FAQs
Your Pilates questions answered

HOW DO YOUR PILATES CLASSES DIFFER FROM OTHERS?
The type of Pilates I teach is modified Pilates. I have received my training through APPI and am a qualified Physiotherapist. As a Physiotherapist I have experience of treating patients with a range of musculoskeletal problems and conditions.

The APPI method is modified Pilates and has been designed by Physiotherapists specifically for use in the rehabilitation setting. Its application ranges from clients with low back pain to sports people wanting to improve their performance. The APPI have used the traditional Pilates exercises and broken them down to create exercises that are safe and suitable for specific populations.

MODIFIED AND CLASSICAL PILATES, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Classical Pilates originates from Joseph Pilates' work, authentically following his exercises and the order in which they were performed. Modified Pilates is based on Joseph’s work, but the exercises have been modernised to fit with research, influenced heavily from physical therapy and bio-mechanics. Many exercises remain the same, but a new exercises or variations have been added allowing for injury rehabilitation and creativity by the instructor.

DO I HAVE TO BRING ANY EQUIPMENT WITH ME?
Please bring a mat and some water.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Please wear loose fitting, or flexible, clothing suitable for exercise. Classes should be completed wearing socks or bare foot. 

I HAVE NEVER DONE PILATES BEFORE, DOES THIS MATTER?
Pilates is tailored to your needs whilst also strengthening the whole body. There is a diversity of exercises and modifications to suit a range of levels. The beginners and improvers class would be suitable for you. During this class we focus on the basics of Pilates and plenty support is provided to enhance your experience and help you get the most from your class..

CONTACT ME

If you would like more information about Pilates with Caroline, please drop me a message.

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