Pilates
Pilates Method
Pilates is a method of exercise using controlled movement to retrain optimal movement patterns and restore maximum muscle tone and flexibility.
At Physiotec we offer both Exercise Therapy in a Pilates Environment (Clinical Pilates) taught one-on-one with one of our specialty trained Physiotherapists and a fusion of Clinical and Contemporary Pilates classes taught by our fully qualified Pilates Instructors, Alice Scura and Avery Wu.
When starting out with us, a one-hour full body assessment is required to gather your past history, assess your natural postural and movement habits and determine your main areas of weakness or stiffness, and goals. Based on this initial assessment an individualised programme is developed for you. This will help us ensure you achieve your best outcomes and avoid aggravating a current or old injury. An individualised exercise plan is then formulated depending on your abilities, needs and personal preferences.
If you are seeking rehabilitation from pain or injury, we recommend you initially book an assessment with one of our Physiotherapists, who all have an advanced understanding of injury and rehabilitation requirements. As part of your rehabilitation, your physiotherapist may provide some individual supervised Exercise Therapy (which may include Clinical Pilates), providing an excellent first step towards the recovery of strength and function. Once your pain eases , you make like to progress into Pilates sessions under the care of our Pilates Instructors, Alice or Avery. Alice and Avery will work closely with the referring physiotherapist to ensure continuity in your care and goals.
If you are looking primarily to improve muscle tone and flexibility and to maintain overall strength, we would recommend you work with Alice or Avery, our Pilates Instructors. Alice has been trained as a Physiotherapist in Paraguay and has further qualifications in Pilates and Movement Reeducation. While she is not registered as a physiotherapist in Australia, and therefore you cannot claim for Pilates under your Private Health Fund, Alice brings this knowledge to her classes for your benefit. Avery is completing a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology degree at QUT, and is able to apply these skills to her Pilates programming for management of chronic health conditions. Our instructors develop programs that provide a holistic approach that works towards improving overall body awareness, better posture and function, improved strength and flexibility and improved mindset.
Pilates is an effective treatment for many joint and muscular problems
Individual Exercise Therapy Sessions with a Physiotherapist
These are 30 minute 1:1 sessions with the physiotherapist following a personalised programme, with clear goals around rehabilitation from pain or injury. These sessions can be claimed against your private health fund as a physiotherapy treatment. The Federal Government brought in clear guidelines for Health Funds in 2019 that stipulate that Pilates will not be rebatable under your private health fund cover. Physiotherapists can continue to provide exercise therapy, including Clinical Pilates as a rebatable service, but only if there is a clear need for rehabilitation. Pilates classes for general health and musculoskeletal wellbeing or prevention cannot be claimed under your private health fund.
Individual Pilates Sessions with our Pilates Instructor
These are 60 minute 1:1 sessions with our Pilates instructors, Alice and Avery. These sessions are ideal for clients who are new to Pilates or transitioning from Physiotherapy Exercise Therapy and/or who are unfamiliar with Pilates equipment and technique and may need constant supervision to ensure good technique and control in performing the exercises.
Studio Sessions
In a studio session, your Pilates Instructor will guide and progress you and up to 2 others through individualised programmes over a 55 minute period. This environment is ideal for people who need or prefer an individualised programme but have familiarity with the equipment and good movement technique.
Circuit Sessions
These group sessions are suitable for those who have a higher level of physical ability and independence in exercise performance. The Pilates Instructor will guide up to 6 participants through a circuit of exercise stations over a 45minute period. Each station has a number of levels and variations allowing your teacher to tailor the station to your level and specific goals.
Our Pilates Instructors +
Avery is a member of the Pilates team at Physiotec Physiotherapy. She is a fully qualified Pilates instructor with a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction from Pilates International Training Centre (PilatesTIC). Avery is trained across all Pilates equipment and familiar with working in a gym environment. In 2021, she will be completing her final year of a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology degree at QUT.
Avery is passionate about the Pilates method and teaching it to help her clients improve their health and wellbeing. With her background in Exercise Physiology she is a firm believer of exercise is medicine and using it to manage and treat a wide array of chronic health conditions. In her teaching, she works with clients on achieving their goals and applies the principles of exercise progression to their programs.
Having experienced on-going back pain since her teenage years, Avery began her Pilates journey through her physiotherapist at the time. Since experiencing the long-term benefits of Pilates and exercise, it inspired her to pursue a career in Pilates and allied health to help others experiencing similar circumstances. Avery enjoys working with clients of all ages, especially in the area of active ageing.
