New to Pilates?
Updated: Nov 27, 2018
We are running 'Pilates for Beginners' classes. Learn the fundamentals of this physically and mentally beneficial practice and then join any of of Pilates classes on a Pilates Class Pass or drop in basis.
These classes are follow a methodology developed by physiotherapists to ensure you perform Pilates exercises correctly, and in a way that supports your own specific needs.
Improve core function, help reduce back pain, build strength, improve balance and flexibility. Excellent for anyone recovering from injury, looking to improve sports performance or post Pregnancy.
The class is run as a small group with a maximum of 8 participants, so that the exercises can be tailored to specific needs within the group. If you let us know if you need to miss a class we will advise options to make up on another day.
Each client is required to attend a one-to-one session with the practitioner prior to their first Pilates class for a confidential assessment of medical/injury history. This pre assessment is 30min at a cost of £30 and can be requested as an Appointment on our booking app Mind Body Online.
What is APPI?
APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute) is a world-leading pilates method that has been applied in areas as diverse as physiotherapy injury rehabilitation, paediatric rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, elite sports rehabilitation, elderly care, women’s health and much more.
APPI training courses have a heavy rehabilitation focus with an in depth knowledge of anatomy, movement dysfunction and pathology relating in particular to the musculoskeletal system.
The APPI Method is much more than just a way of toning a person’s physique, but is a research based, clinical application of improving the way a person moves and functions in their everyday life.”
Find out more at https://www.appihealthgroup.com/FAQS
Who will be taking the classes?
Sarah Mckeown
Sarah is a highly qualified and experienced Physiotherapist, specialised in treating musculoskeletal conditions including spinal pain, muscular, joint and tendon pain, sports injuries and postural complaints.
Having trained with The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI), Sarah has integrated Pilates into her practice and seen excellent results with a wide range of patients.
Her mission is to help clients get back to doing what they love - whether that's running marathons or walking the dog!
Sarah Brenninkmeijer
As a keen sports and fitness enthusiast since her teens, Sarah discovered the incredible
rehabilitation, strength and stability powers of pilates.
She recently trained with the APPI (Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute) a world method of Pilates designed by physiotherapists.
She is passionate about the power of APPI pilates in helping people of all ages and abilities to improve their health and wellbeing and manage injury via a safe and effective step by step method.