It's Pilates taught by a Chartered Physiotherapist — someone trained to understand injuries, health conditions and how bodies compensate, not just to demonstrate exercises. In practice that means every exercise can be adapted to you, technique is watched closely, and the class is safe for people who might feel nervous in a general fitness class. Lucy has completed the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI) Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Yes. The Friday matwork class is mixed level, with graded options for every exercise so you work at whatever level feels right on the day, often Lucy will suggest the right level for you— complete beginners exercise alongside experienced regulars. If you're unsure, get in touch first and Lucy can advise which class suits you, or suggest starting with a one-to-one session to learn the basics.

The Friday matwork class is a 60-minute session built around the classic Pilates principles — breath, concentration, control, centre, precision and flow — finishing with restorative breathwork. The Tuesday HIIT Pilates class is a faster-paced 45 minutes combining weights, high-intensity intervals and matwork, aimed at intermediate to advanced levels. Many people do both: one builds control and mobility, the other strength and conditioning.

Usually, yes — and it's often exactly what's recommended. Because the classes are physiotherapy-led, exercises can be modified around back pain, joint problems, osteoporosis, post-surgical recovery and long-term conditions. Mention anything relevant when you book so Lucy can plan your options in advance. If you're under treatment for something significant, it's worth checking with your GP or consultant that group exercise is appropriate.

Deeply — breath is the first principle of Pilates. The way you breathe shapes how your ribs, spine and deep core muscles work together, and vice versa. As a respiratory physiotherapist, Lucy weaves breathing technique through every class, and the matwork sessions close with mindful, restorative breathwork. For people working on a breathing pattern problem, Pilates can be a natural next step for rebuilding strength without losing that calm, efficient pattern.

There's good evidence for Pilates-based exercise in managing persistent low back pain, and its focus on deep core and pelvic control makes it a useful way to train the pelvic floor — something many people are working on after childbirth, surgery or with bladder leaks. Tell Lucy what you're managing and she'll steer you towards the right versions of each exercise.

Classes are booked in blocks to reserve your place — class sizes are kept deliberately small so everyone gets individual attention, which is also why drop-ins can't be guaranteed a spot. Term times and prices vary use the enquiry form to check availability and book into the next block.

There are two other routes in: one-to-one Pilates appointments, tailored entirely to you, or a private group class if you can gather a group — for example a workplace, sports club or group of friends. Use the enquiry form to ask about either, or to register interest in new class times, and start your journey to breathe better – live better and feel strong.