Reformer Pilates Classes – run exclusively by Physio’s with a passion for movement
Our physio led reformer pilates classes are run over the school term. We are the only clinic in town to offer classes run exclusively by physiotherapists who have also trained in pilates. Our classes have a maximum of 5 people per class to ensure your form is correct. Pre-natal and Mums & Bubs are run over a 4-5 week term.
Term 1 starts on Monday 2nd Feb – Thursday 7th April.
Having a 9 week term structure allows us to create personalised, tailored and progressive classes, to ensure your exercises and strength improve at an appropriate pace. This aligns with our ethos of providing evidence based practice and as physio’s we know that gradually increasing load and difficulty is the best way to get results and reduce pain. You can attend makeup classes within the term – just make sure to inform us of any planned absences as early as possible.
How to book?
To book into our new TERM 1 schedule please email us to secure your spot.
Waitlists
Unable to attend or going away on holiday? We require 24 hours cancellation as per our cancellation policy. Any planned holidays please let us know as far in advance as possible – you can do a make up classes any time throughout the term. Just email us or call to book in make up classes.
ACC Funded Classes
Had ACC funded surgery recently or are you under a specialist/sports doc? Want a fun and motivating way to do your rehab?
We provide specific shoulder, back and lower limb group reformer class. Designed to target your injury area and progress you at an appropriate pace.
$20 per class as ACC will subsidise the rest!
What you get:
– Free 1:1 initial consult so we can review your injury and set goals for the term.
– 9 x small group classes (max 5 per class)
– trigger point ball to do release work at home
– value of $415 for $180!
Email admin@alpinephysiotherapy.co.nz to join this class.
* must not currently be under ICP
** not under ACC? You can join this class as a private client for the term. Cost is $315 for 9 classes and $90 for 1:1 assessment if desired.
PRE-NATAL
Designed by physiotherapists with the everchanging female body in mind. We will work those glutes to keep your pelvis feeling secure, work your core within its already stretched limits and build all the surrounding muscles you will need in preparation for carrying babies after birth. Do not expect this class to be easy however we will tailor it to your needs.
If you have any special advice from your Women’s Health Physiotherapist, Obstetrician or GP please email us prior to joining the class so we can tailor the exercises to suit your individual needs.
*** These classes are run in 5 week blocks. Please email admin@alpinephysiotherapy.co.nz to book in. These classes are with Sarah (physiotherapist, mum of 2 and trained in pre/post natal pilates).
MUMS & BUBS
Want to get back into exercise post baby but don’t know where to begin? Then this class is for you! We will get your core, glutes and pelvic floor back working again. If your baby arrived earth side via C-sec then please wait 6 weeks before joining this class.
Non crawlers only please! We don’t like little fingers anywhere near the springs.
If you have any special advice from your Women’s Health Physiotherapist, Obstetrician or GP please email us prior to joining the class so we can tailor the exercises to suit your individual needs.
*** These classes are run in 4 week blocks. Please email admin@alpinephysiotherapy.co.nz to book in. These classes are with Sarah or Denise (physio’s, mums and trained in pre/post natal pilates).
COMMON QUESTIONS:
When can I join? If you have had a c-sec then please wait at least 6 weeks. If you have had a vaginal birth then you can join whenever you feel ready.
What if I have a prolapse? As long as you have been assessed by a Women’s Health Physio then you can join anytime – we will make sure we are working within your restrictions.
What do you work on? We work a lot on core and glutes in the beginning then as you progress we work in standing and progress to jumping. We are strict with timelines to allow your pelvic floor to properly heal.
What if I have a sore back? We can help! We do a lot of mobility and strength work to help your aching back from poor feeding positions.
TRADIE PILATES
This is our class for men only.
Tailored specifically for men to work on your stability muscles and to get rid of or prevent upper/lower back pain. We target the smaller muscles you don’t think you need while incorporating some fun high intensity exercises so you fell like you have done your body justice.
What is Reformer Pilates?
Reformer pilates is designed to reduce pain, target your core, increase strength and improve your mobility/flexibility through Pilates based exercises. Reformers are spring loaded resistance Pilates machines which enable us to really ramp up or down the resistance to suit your needs. We also use weights, rollers, ova balls, swiss balls and Pilates ring to keep your session fresh and exciting.
If you have a complex injury history or feel you would benefit from a 1:1 class to begin with please email us to arrange a time. A 1:1 session involves a thorough assessment of your movement patterns, injury and pain history, core activation and breathing assessment. If you have never done Pilates before we will then take you through some basic Pilates exercises, coaching you around breathing and muscle activation.
Who benefits from Reformer Pilates?
We cater for beginners to experts, tradies to desk jockeys, the injured clients to the ones who need strength to back up their extreme sports habits.
We provide group classes and 1:1 sessions with a Pilates trained physiotherapist. This means however sore or damaged you feel we can still get you moving without fear of injury.
Historically pilates has been used extensively with people who have lower back pain with fantastic lasting results. We encourage gentle strengthening and mobility to get people moving pain free!
Surprisingly our biggest converts are younger males who are physically very strong but lack the core stability and balance to continue their active lifestyle without injury and back pain.