Clinical Reformer Pilates

Whether you are looking for strength and flexibility to recover from an injury, or just want to feel fitter, stronger and healthier, our clinical Pilates programmes are for you. These can be done as tailored individualised; duo ( 2 people in 1 private session) or small group sessions. All programs are individually tailored to your requirements after a detailed initial assessment has been performed based on your fitness and individual life goals. All sessions and classes are run by a fully qualified physiotherapist to ensure your Pilates programme is specific to your body’s unique clinical needs.

One on One Clinical Pilates

At Take Control, we offer personalised one-on-one Pilates sessions tailored to your

individual needs. These sessions are guided by our skilled physiotherapists,

ensuring a safe and effective approach to building strength, flexibility and balance.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain or looking to

improve overall body conditioning, our tailored Pilates program focuses on core

stability, posture and controlled movements to help you achieve your health and

fitness goals. With expert supervision, you’ll receive the attention and guidance

needed to perform exercises with precision and progress at your own pace.

Small Group Pilates Classes

Our small group classes are deliberately kept to a maximum of five people to guarantee you get the individualised programme you require, while still doing the class in a fun and social environment. If small group classes are not for you, then 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 sessions are available with one of our highly experienced physiotherapists giving you their full and undivided attention.

All of our Pilates instructors are experts in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries including back, pelvis, neck pain, Sporting injuries, strength and mobility recovery from arthritic conditions of hips, knees shoulders and spine. Our focus is on not just guiding you out of pain, but helping you achieve and surpass your health and fitness goals.

Growing Pilates

Pilates is an exercise method designed to enhance core strength, flexibility, balance and co-ordination. Our'Growing Pilates' program adapts traditional Pilates exercises to address the specific needs and developmental stages of younger bodies.

As the skeleton grows, some muscle groups may not develop at the same rate, leading to muscles becoming tight and/or weak. Commonly underdeveloped muscles are found around the core, hips and knees. When a child engages in activities like running or jumping, insufficient stability can put added stress on joints and tendons leading to increased risk of injury such as recurrent sprains, growth plate irritation and pain.

Alternatively, with today's generation spending greater amounts of time online and gaming, children’s activity levels may be reduced with large timeframes spent sitting. This can again contribute to shortened muscles in areas such as the hip flexors and hamstrings, as well as poor posture and globally reduced strength.

‘Growing Pilates’ is designed to strengthening these weaker muscle groups through specific, individualised exercises:

1. Improved Core Strength: Pilates focuses on strengthening the core muscles—those around the abdomen, lower back, and hips. For children, this can translate into better posture, improved balance, and enhanced coordination.

2.Enhanced Flexibility: Regular Pilates practice helps to increase flexibility. For children, this can support healthy physical development and reduce the risk of injuries.

3.Better Posture: Pilates exercises encourage proper alignment and body awareness, which can contribute to better posture. Good posture is especially important for growing children, as it can prevent strain and discomfort.

4.Increased Body Awareness: Pilates develops coordination and muscle control. Children practicing Pilates learn to be more aware of their bodies, which can improve coordination and motor skills.

5.Stress Relief and Emotional Well-being: Physical activity, including Pilates, is known to reduce stress and improve mood. For children, this can mean better focus in school and more balanced emotional health.