Recovery from injury or surgery
People progressing through the later stages of rehabilitation who want supervised, progressive exercise to build strength and return to full function.
Persistent back or pelvic pain
Clinical Pilates focuses on the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles — the body's internal support system for the spine. It may be helpful for people managing persistent lower back or pelvic pain as part of a broader physiotherapy plan.
Pelvic floor rehabilitation
Pilates training activates and strengthens the pelvic floor muscles in an integrated way. It may be helpful as part of pelvic floor rehabilitation, and is available at all three Pilates locations.
Core strength and postural control
For people wanting to build core stability, improve posture, or address movement patterns that contribute to recurring injuries or discomfort.
Athletic performance and return to sport
For athletes completing injury rehabilitation and wanting a structured, supervised progression back to full training load — or wanting to build foundational strength and control as a performance base.
Osteoporosis and joint conditions
Low-impact, controlled exercise may be helpful for people managing osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, or other joint conditions where high-impact exercise is not appropriate.
Pregnancy and postnatal recovery
Clinical Pilates may be helpful during pregnancy and in the postnatal period, with exercises adapted to your stage and needs. Please discuss with reception when booking your assessment.
Mat Pilates is a floor-based class using bodyweight and simple props. Classes run for 50 minutes with a maximum of six participants. It is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, and is a good starting point for people new to Pilates.
Available at: Longhurst, Avonhead
Before joining a Mat Pilates class, all new participants complete a 30-minute Pre-Pilates Assessment ($75) — a brief medical screen and introduction to the basic Pilates principles to ensure the class is appropriate and you get maximum benefit from your first session.
Our Equipment Pilates classes use a combination of Reformers and specialist Pilates equipment in a small-group circuit format. At Avonhead, this includes a Reformer, trap table, and Wunda Chair; at Riccarton and Longhurst, classes are Reformer-based. Maximum four people per class, 50 minutes.
Available at: Riccarton (Reformer), Longhurst (Reformer), Avonhead (Equipment circuit)
Before joining an Equipment class, all new participants complete a minimum of two individual Pilates sessions. These introduce the equipment, establish your baseline, and build a programme
specific to your needs.
Individual sessions are one-to-one with a physiotherapist — either as a starting point before joining a class, or as standalone sessions for people who prefer fully personalised supervision. Sessions are available in 30-minute or one-hour formats.
After your introduction session, shared 2:1 sessions are available at a reduced rate if you’d like to continue tailored supervision alongside a friend.
Available at: Riccarton, Longhurst, Avonhead
Once you have completed the required supervised sessions and received clearance from your Pilates physiotherapist, you may access our equipment independently. This is a cost-effective way
to maintain your programme between supervised sessions.
Eligibility requirements:
● One Introduction to Clinical Pilates session plus four individual (1:1) sessions, or
● One Introduction to Clinical Pilates session plus five Equipment classes
To keep your programme safe and progressing, one individual or shared session every three months is required.
Available at all thre locations (Riccarton, Longhurst, Avonhead)
Our physiotherapists draw on a broad range of evidence-based techniques, tailored to what your situation calls for. Treatment is never one-size-fits-all — what we use depends on you, your presentation, and where you are in your recovery.