If practiced faithfully, Pilates yields numerous benefits: Increased lung capacity and circulation through deep, healthy breathing , strength and flexibility particularly of the abdomen and back muscles, mind and body coordination, body awareness , posture and balance.
Pilates Studio and Spa offers mat and equipment based exercises.
This is a series of exercises performed on the floor using gravity and your own body weight and using equipment to provide the resistance for more challenging exercises.
The central aim is for you to discover and condition the deeper, supporting muscles of your body throughout the exercises to improve your posture, balance and coordination to maintain a healthy spine.
Specific programs for pre and post pregnancy, reduce lower back strain and prepare for labour.
Pilates exercises are modified for people with osteoporosis, arthritis,frozen shoulder, hip and knee problems. Pilates is very beneficial for the elderly to maintain physical mobility and strength.
Beginners are given a Postural Analysis from which a correctional exercise program is designed. This individual program targets any specific musculoskeletal issues that the individual may have.
One- on-one sessions are available for people with special needs by appointment.
Please bring X-rays,CT scans, MRI ,reports.
The Studio is open Monday to Friday.
Small group classes allow everyone to receive individual attention. Just like you have your own personal trainer for one hour with less cost.
SPA & SAUNA
Studio has a outdoor Infra-Red Sauna and Spa.
Treat your self with detoxifying Sauna and relaxing Spa after your Pilates session. Both very beneficial and affordable .
WHAT TO WEAR
Comfortable clothing and pair of socks.
Bring a large clean towel.
STUDIO SESSION PRICE from August 2010
Initial
Consultation-Postural Assessment $60 including pre-pilates exercises.
Initial Consultation half hour $35
One -on-One private session $60
Semi private- 2 people $50
Group Class -maximum 5 people $20 p/person
Half hour Sauna- $25
Half hour Spa- $25
Pamper package deal:
1 hour Pilates- half hour Sauna- half hour Spa $60 save $10
Health fund rebates available with major Health Fund Providers.
Registered with MBF-BUPA Umbrella Health Funds.
Provider number: C006709
My advice is to phone your Health Fund and clarify your own policy or get a policy to suit your own needs.
Pilates Studio and Spa is a sponsor for
Hospital Health Care Activities and Australian College of Ambulance Professionals
Gunal is Level 3 Professional Practitioner with the APMA(Australian Pilates Method Association) which represents the highest level of accreditation in the country . Teaching Pilates since 2003 . Gunal is the owner and director of Pilates Studio & Spa .