If you’re looking for a Pilates class to meet your individual needs then a private class is a good option. In 1:1 classes I use the full range of Pilates apparatus including the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Ladder Barrel - which means that there are lots more varied movements to explore. You will benefit from continuous observation and feedback to help you improve your body awareness and correct any faulty movement patterns that you may have developed.

I often work with clients who have been referred by osteopaths and physios for conditions like lower back and neck pain, knee, shoulder and hip pain, as well as pathologies like degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac dysfunction and herniated discs. If you have an injury then the studio equipment can be assistive in helping you to find a movement that you might not be able to do on the mat. I can modify movements on the equipment so that you can still do a wide range of movements and benefit from a full body workout. Where appropriate, I include somatic work by integrating Moving Fascia® practice into my sessions. This involves myofascial self release techniques combined with breath work to promote nervous system regulation and whole body coherence.

I am increasingly working with clients who, like myself, are hypermobile. Working with the feedback of the equipment can be helpful for hypermobile clients as we tend to have reduced proprioceptive and interoceptive awareness. The springs can also help to build stability, strength and postural awareness. Moving Fascia® myofacial self release and breath work can help to reduce gripping and muscle guarding which are common habits in hypermobility.

My private 1:1 Reformer and Studio Apparatus classes are held at Dynamic Osteopathy Cambridge, 3 Cobble Yard, CB1 1HP near the Grafton Centre on the following days:

• Mondays 9.00-3.00

• Wednesdays 8.45-10.45

• Fridays from 9.00-3.00

Private classes cost £75 for 50 minutes and I operate a 24 hour cancellation policy. The first session includes a postural and movement assessment.