What is Physio-led Clinical Pilates?
Clinical Pilates is a Pilates based session taught by one of our highly qualified Pilates trained Physiotherapists in our Balham Studio, located near Clapham, Wandsworth and Streatham. At reCentre we offer two types of Clinical Pilates:
- Group Clinical Pilates Classes – we have both small group mat and reformer group classes lead by a Physiotherapist.
- Private Clinical Pilates – these sessions are taught as a 1:1 Pilates appointment with a Physiotherapist using a variety of equipment and are completely tailored to your personalised needs.
Who is it for?
Clinical Pilates is a great option if you are suffering from a specific injury, chronic condition or any other pathologies. Clinical Pilates can also be used in accompaniment with current treatment and rehabilitation. Both the group classes and private sessions will be completely tailored to you based on your initial assessment. Your Physiotherapist will guide you through each exercise safely to aid your rehabilitation and work towards your goals.
If you are injury free and would like to join a regular Pilates class taught by a Pilates teacher rather than a Physiotherapist, visit our Pilates Class Timetable where you can book a variety of Private Pilates, Reformer and Mat Pilates classes.
Getting started with Clinical Pilates
Depending on your preference—group classes or private clinical Pilates, follow the steps below to begin your journey. Both options start with an initial assessment appointment in our Balham clinic, located near Clapham, Wandsworth and Streatham.
Group Classes:
1. Schedule your Assessment
2. Join a Class
After your assessment, you can book any of our Clinical Group Pilates classes at reception, we have both mat and reformer classes.
Your physiotherapist will plan the classes around your specific ability and goals, therefore other clients in the class may be doing different exercises. The mat classes have a maximum of 6 clients and the reformer classes have a maximum of 3 clients.
These classes are only bookable through reception, book in person at the clinic, call us on 0208 672 4455 or email us at info@recentre-health.co.uk
3. Enjoy your sessions
Attend your scheduled classes and enjoy the benefits of Clinical Pilates. For continued classes, we offer both a 6 or 12 class pass which offer a discount on each class.
Private Clinical Pilates:
1. Schedule your Assessment
2. Book in Follow-ups
After your assessment you can book in any follow-up private pilates sessions with your Physiotherapist. Private clinical Pilates is booked as an appointment but can be scheduled in our Pilates Studio so you have use of the equipment.
You can book 30 or 45 minute follow-ups. These follow-ups are bookable via reception only, book in person at the clinic, call us on 0208 672 4455 or email us at info@recentre-health.co.uk
3. Enjoy your sessions
Attend your scheduled sessions and enjoy the benefits of private Clinical Pilates. For continued sessions, we offer a 10% discount when purchasing a package of 4 sessions.
You will also have the option of attending the group classes.
Looking for regular Pilates classes?
If you are injury free and would like to join a regular Pilates class taught by a Pilates teacher rather than a Physiotherapist, click below where you can book a variety of Private Pilates, Reformer and Mat Pilates classes in our Balham Studio, located near Clapham, Wandsworth and Streatham.
Our Clinical Pilates Teachers
EMMA LONGLEY MCSP
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- APPI Clinical Pilates – Matwork (Level 1)
Emma is a Charted Physiotherapist from the United Kingdom. She graduated in 2019 from Northumbria University.
She has worked in a busy MSK out-patient setting in an NHS for 2 & 1/2 years, treating a range of conditions including; consultant referrals, chronic pain, MSK conditions, sports injuries, etc. Although this provided her with a broad range of knowledge and skills, she is now seeking to provide higher quality care and an ability to spend more time with patients.
Emma is passionate about treating people holistically and uses a combination of exercise therapy, strength and conditioning, hands on treatment and education. Emma likes to use exercise therapy as a modality to empower others, ensuring a healthy mind and body. She has completed Pilates Matwork Level 1 training with APPI and incorporates Clinical Pilates into her treatment programmmes.
Emma has a special interest in treating chronic pain presentations as she is able to recognise the biopsychosocial factors that can influence the pain experience. She aims to get to the cause of the problem rather than treating the symptoms.
Emma has recently moved to London for the career opportunities but also to enjoy the wonders of city life – exercise classes, great food & music!
KIRBY BIRCH MCSP
- Bachelor of Health Science (Latrobe University)
- Masters of Physiotherapy Practice (Latrobe University)
- Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (University of Melbourne)
- APA Dry Needling Physiotherapy Level 1
- DMA Clinical Pilates: Unit A + Unit B
- Level 1 Mat + Reformer Pilates
Kirby is an experienced Physiotherapist from Melbourne, Australia, graduating from Latrobe University in 2017. Kirby has spent the majority of her career working within the private practice field, however she has also gained valuable experience across the private hospital, community and aged care sectors. Moreover, she has expanded her skill set through additional qualifications in Clinical Pilates and Dry Needling, and university level qualifications in the Women’s Health field.
Kirby has always been passionate about all areas of Women’s Health, leading her to pursue a Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy to specialise in this area. Kirby has special interests in treating women throughout the child bearing years, with particular skill and experience in managing pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and post natal abdominal separation. Kirby also holds a keen interest in the management of pelvic floor dysfunction in pelvic pain conditions (e.g. vaginismus, sexual pain and endometriosis). Kirby is passionate about educating and empowering women, to help them achieve optimal pelvic health in all stages of life. Additionally, Kirby maintains a keen clinical interest in managing neck-related pain and headaches, and enjoys utilising a combined approach of manual and exercise therapy to help her clients achieve their goals, no matter how big or small.
Kirby has recently moved to London with her partner to gain international work and life experience, and to continue her passion for travel. Outside of the clinic, Kirby enjoys keeping active, being outdoors, going to markets and seeing more of what this great city has to offer.
