Wellthy Clinic offers 1:1 and 2:1 Pilates sessions.
In London W1.
Pilates at Wellthy Clinic
Pilates is a gentle yet effective exercise that strengthens the body, improves flexibility, and fosters a deeper connection between mind and body. Originated by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, this disciplined practice combines low-impact movements with breathwork to enhance posture, core stability, and overall well-being. Suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels, Pilates not only aids in rehabilitation and athletic performance but also promotes a balanced approach to physical fitness through its focus on controlled, precise movements. As research continues to explore its full benefits, Pilates remains a timeless method for achieving a healthier, more aligned, and harmonious body. We have taught anyone from 16 to 89, so truly believe that Pilates is for anyone, helping to improve physical and mental well-being, and to get our clients feeling better.
Pilates is for those looking to embark on a fitness journey that transcends physical boundaries, offering a path to improved mental clarity and inner balance. It's particularly appealing to individuals eager to cultivate a practice that nurtures both body and mind, regardless of their experience level or physical condition. Pilates stands out as a comprehensive method for those recovering from injuries seeking a gentle yet effective rehabilitation strategy to busy professionals needing a stress-relieving routine that enhances focus and posture without the high impact of traditional workouts. It's also a favourite among seniors and prenatal women for its adaptability and focus on core stability and flexibility. Pilates could be the perfect activity for you if you aspire to a healthier lifestyle with a method that adapts to your unique needs.
Who is Pilates for?
How Pilates can help?
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We will guide you through exercises that will stretch your body without overwhelming your muscles with strenuous positions. The machines provide support to elongate and/or activate the muscles without stressing your joints. Aiding your flexibility, these safe stretches will reduce back tensions, tone your deep postural muscles and support your back.
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Yes, Pilates effectively improves muscle tone, sculpting the body through a series of low-impact but high-precision exercises. Unlike traditional strength training, focusing on increasing muscle size, Pilates emphasises elongating muscles and improving their endurance. This method engages multiple muscle groups simultaneously, especially targeting the smaller, stabilising muscles often overlooked in conventional workouts. By encouraging the body to use muscles in a balanced and efficient way, Pilates not only refines muscle tone but also enhances overall muscular symmetry and definition. The result is a toned, lean physique that is strong but also balanced and flexible.
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Yes, Pilates can improve core strength. Imagine Pilates as your personal core coach, guiding you through exercises that light up your midsection like a Christmas tree. You'll start feeling stronger from the inside out, gaining better stability and functio amity making everyday tasks easier.
A recent study suggests that after just 12 sessions your core strength will be improved. Other muscle groups that are involved in moving the trunk are the multifidus. These deep back muscles run along the spine as part of the posterior muscular chain. They work together with the transversus abdominis to increase spinal stability and protect against back injury or strain during movements.
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With practice you will feel like you stand taller, experience less pain and feel more confident. Joseph Pilates suggested Pilates was about “the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.” At Wellthy Clinic we believe there are multiple benefits to meaningful movement.
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Regular Pilates will give you dynamic stability and strength which will help support and stabilise your joints during motion. Research suggests that it is effective in reducing injury risk in sports.
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This will encourage blood circulation and increase functionality of your joints. It will help strengthen your core, pelvic floor and overall musculature.
Our Pilates Practitioners
Melissa
Pre & post natal and rehabilitation Pilates specialist
Gokben
Pre & post natal and rehabilitation Pilates specialist
Our Prices
At Wellthy Clinic we offer a holistic and individualised approach to Pilates helping you on your journey to optimum health and fitness. We deliver private 1:1 and 2:1 Pilates sessions to give a more personalised approach.
1:1 Pilates 45min £75*
1:1 Pilates 60min £90*
2:1 Pilates 60 mins*
£65* per person, per session
*Save 10% when you purchase 10 sessions in advance.
Common questions about
Pilates at Wellthy Clinic
What kind of workout is Pilates?
It is a form of strength training however different from your traditional gym weights. Functional exercises that are focused on building overall muscle tone, flexibility and dynamic stability. Superb for rehabilitation or increases sports performance.
Is Pilates hard for beginners?
If you’re open, listen and are willing to give it a go then anyone can do Pilates. With regular practice you will get better and better.
What happens during a Pilates session?
We believe each person is unique therefore even your training program should be unique too. We deliver private 1:1 and 2:1 Pilates sessions to make sure we provide a personalised approach as much as possible. During our introductory session we will go through a mini Osteopathy case history to make sure we understand your needs and become familiar with any relevant past history, like injuries or pathologies, that may require a specific adaptation. We will then dive into the practical part starting with postural awareness and some basic Pilates exercises. We will also use cues to make sure you will connect deeply with your body and with the movements you are performing. Based upon these principles, we will finally move into the reformer Pilates Marylebone apparatus and experience how these different machines can give you a distinctive body conditioning and feeling.
What is Pilates?
Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. It is a physical fitness system that uses body resistance to build strength and flexibility. Pilates workouts are designed to strengthen the entire body and help increase stability, coordination, endurance and posture. Pilates helps you become more aware of your posture so you can avoid back pain or other injuries caused by poor alignment from bad habits like slouching or not walking correctly.
How long does it take to see results from Pilates?
Straight away! Pilates is a great workout for anyone, it will aid your blood circulation. The famous quote from the founder Joseph Pilates is ‘In ten sessions, you will feel the difference; in 20 you will see the difference; and in 30 you will have a whole new body’. Like anything, practice makes perfect.
Why take private Pilates classes?
Through regular practice, you will start to notice positive changes within pilates sessions and everyday tasks.You may experience less pain, have increased shoulder or hip movements and increased muscular strength. Generally, you may feel more energetic, flexing forwards to tie your shoes is easier or reaching for the top shelf is no longer difficult. You may feel like you stand taller and feel more confident. When you create time for pilates, implementing it into your weekly routine, you will see the best results. Pilates is self empowering, and will change your outlook on how you view and look after your body. You will start to feel like a fully charged battery!
What is the history of the reformer machine?
The Cadillac is the biggest Pilates machine which tends to attract people’s attention when walking into a Pilates studio! It was the first piece of equipment that was designed by Joseph Pilates using a hospital bed for fellow inmates in an internment camp during World War 1. Obviously the modern day Pilates Cadillac has evolved to include a comfortable table with multiple attachment points for springs, straps and bars.
What exactly is the ‘Pilates Effect’?
The Pilates Effect is a theory that was first proposed by Joseph Pilates. He believed that doing his exercises for an extended period of time would lengthen the spine, improve posture and help to even out body weight. Benefits include improved posture and general sense of well-being. The reformer workouts will even have an effect on the way you walk. You will find yourself in a more upright posture, head held high along with a positivity that wasn’t there before.