Studio & Mat Pilates, Fit-4-2 PREGNANCY & Mums n Bubs Pilates, Physiotherapy, Pregnancy Physiotherapy & Massage, Physiolates/ clinical pilates
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About Us
Pilates for Life is a fully equipped and modern studio offering many classes and courses in Pilates as well as Physiotherapy and other programs including Fit-4-2 pregnancy and mums n bubs exercises classes. Our studio is air conditioned, making it a perfect place to exercise out of the winter cold or the summer sun! We have Male and Female toilets/ change rooms.All of the equipment you will require is supplied by us so all that you need to bring along is a sweat towel.
Class numbers are kept small to ensure quality of teaching and correction of technique.
Pilates for Life owner Kirsten Joyner graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa with a B.Sc. Honours degree in physiotherapy in 1995. 1n 1997 she obtained a post graduate certificate in sports physiotherapy from Manchester metropolitan university, England. She has worked in South Africa, The U.K and Sydney before moving to Newcastle.
Kirsten has had extensive experience in the treatment of backs, necks and sports related injuries. She attended a large number of post-grad courses. In addition, Kirsten has a special interest in Women's health including the treatment of incontinence and Pregnancy related back and pelvic pain.
Kirsten has completed Pilates training through the Australian Fitness Network and is currently completing training with clinical pilates( a pilates course designed especially for physiotherapists). In addition she has completed courses in pregnancy pilates and exercise. 6 years ago Kirsten founded Fit-4-2 physiotherapy this is a pregnancy and post-natal exercise program; these classes incorporate the use of Pilates, fitball and physiotherapy to give pregnant and post natal women a safe and effective exercise class. Kirsten is a mother of two.
What exactly is Pilates ?
Pilates exercises as a whole develop strong abdominal, back , butt and deep postural muscles to support the skeletal system and act as what Pilates called the "Powerhouse" of the body. The Pmethod works to strengthen the core, lengthen the spine, increase body awareness,build muscle tone and increase flexibility. Pilates is also an excellent Rehabilitation system for back, neck, shoulder, knee, hip and repetitive strain injuries. Pilates addresses the body as a whole correcting the body's asymmetries and chronic weaknesses to prevent injury and bring the body back into balance.
Why choose us?
We have the highest quality of Pilates instruction available : Our Instructors are all trained to the highest standard and are experts in observing and teaching proper movement techniques detecting and correcting things which are missed by average fitness professionals in large gymnasium based classes.
No Long-Term Commitment or contracts : Sessions can be paid individually or in small packages or by the term for a discount.
Personal approach: Every client is important to us and is a member of the Pilates 4 life family, you are never just a number to us.
Facility: We have a pleasant spacious studio located in the upmarket suburb of The Junction. We have the best pilates Equipment by Balanced body and Clinical pilates.
Health Fund rebate: Our specialist classes : Physiolates and Fit -4 2 Pre-natal and Post-natal classes are claimable through most health funds.
We'd Love to have you at our studio !!!
Services
Pilates- Fitness
- Rehabilitation / physiolates with a physiotherapist
- Pregnancy / postnatal Fit-4-2 with a womens health/ obstetric physiotherapist
- Juniors & School Sports
- Seniors
- Corporate
- Men & Women
- Classes mat , ball and speciality groups
- Studio (refomer, trapeze table, wunda chair and barrel) we now have private, semi private (2) and small group (4)studio classes
Physiotherapy - Spinal Injuries- Back and neck pain
- Headaches
- Sports injuries
- Womens health - pregnancy related pain, SIJ, pelvic & lower back pain and mastitis
- Incontinence and pelvic floor problems
- Osteoporosis
- Peripheral Joint , Muscle and tendon injuries
- Whiplash
- No referral necessary for private patients (workers compnsation, third party and medicare patients do require a referral)
Pre & Post Natal Exercises
All Fit 4 2 Pregnancy and Post-natal classes are taken by a Physiotherapist with over 6 years experience in women's health and obstetric physiotherapy..These classes are therefore eligible for a health fund rebate. Don't leave your prenatal health and exercise needs in the hands of anyone but a trained health professional. You will also learn birthing skills , pain relieving techniques for labour and exercises to reduce back pain in pregnancy.
We recommend that you commence the pregnancy classes during the second trimester and continue until the birth of your baby.
The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are:- - Increased fitness and muscle tone
- Stronger, fitter ladies have easier deliveries and a faster recovery after delivery
- Less back and pelvic pain
- Less chance of developing urinary incontinence
- Better sleep
- Better weight control and body image
- Women who exercise during pregnancy have a decrease in the need for pain relief during labour and a decrease in maternal exhaustion during labour they are also less likely to be induced.
We Also Hire out TENS machines especially designed for childbirth!! A natural alternative for pain relief.
Post-natally pilates is the perfect way to restore pelvic floor and abdominal tone. We recommend that you commence classes six weeks after deliver ( 8 weeks after a Caesarean Section). Babies are most welcome to attend.
Join Us
Join Pilates for Life now. Download the forms below and hand them in to our studio.
Classes Please print out and complete your details prior to joining any of our classes
Registration Form (New Physiotherapy Patient Registration form) Please print out and fill in this form and bring it along to your initial Physiotherapy appointment.
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QUALIFICATION DETAILS
B.SC Physiotherapy (hons)
Post Graduate Certificate in professional studies ( Sports Physiotherapy)
Pilates basic and intermediate level certificate, Pregnancy Pilates and Ball certification. Clinical and Studio Pilates.
Women's Health Physiotherapist - incontinence and pelvic pain, Pregnancy related pain
Antenatal Classes, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Pregnancy Massage, Pregnancy Yoga, Sports Injury Therapy, Womens Health
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