Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pilates Studio in Stroud
At Pilates Works, we are dedicated to enhancing physical well-being through tailored Pilates instruction. Our studio combines expert guidance with a holistic approach to address rehabilitation needs, particularly for low back pain, while also catering to fitness enthusiasts seeking effective workouts. With a team of highly qualified instructors, many of whom hold physiotherapy backgrounds, we offer personalized programmes that adapt to individual capabilities and goals. Our commitment to precision and safety has earned us recommendations from GPs and physiotherapists who often refer clients for clinical rehabilitation. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where clients build confidence in their physical abilities, supported by both one-to-one sessions and group classes.Our instructors continually refine their expertise through advanced training, ensuring clients benefit from the latest techniques in Pilates methodology. Whether recovering from injury or pursuing long-term wellness, our clients experience measurable improvements in strength, flexibility, and posture. We maintain strong partnerships with healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care solutions, combining clinical knowledge with exercise science. Our studio's focus on functional movement and body awareness aligns with evidence-based practices for chronic pain management and injury prevention. Through consistent quality instruction and client-centred care, we have established ourselves as a trusted resource for Pilates in the Stroud community.
Services
Pilates Classes
Private Sessions
Matwork Instruction
Equipment-Based Pilates
Osteoporosis Classes
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer physiotherapy-led Pilates instruction for clinical rehabilitation
- Our instructors hold specialist qualifications in back care and chronic pain management
- We provide personalized programmes tailored to individual physical capabilities
- Our team maintains strong partnerships with healthcare professionals
- We combine classical Pilates methodology with modern rehabilitation techniques
What people say
Excellent rehabilitation results
Knowledgeable physiotherapists
Personalised programmes
Welcoming environment
Improved physical confidence
Services
Private Pilates Sessions
Personalized Pilates instruction using specialized equipment for individual needs. Sessions include postural analysis and tailored exercise programmes. Ideal for rehabilitation from injuries or customized fitness goals with expert guidance throughout.
Matwork Classes
60-minute group Pilates sessions focusing on core strength and flexibility. Instructors adapt exercises to suit varying abilities. Promotes improved posture and body awareness in a supportive group environment.
Osteoporosis Classes
Specialized Pilates classes designed for bone density improvement. Focuses on safe movement patterns and functional strength. Instructors combine clinical expertise with Pilates methodology to enhance mobility and confidence.
Physiotherapy Integration
Combines physiotherapy assessment with Pilates rehabilitation techniques. Addresses chronic pain management and post-surgical recovery. Delivers targeted exercises to rebuild strength and restore functional movement patterns effectively.
Equipment-Based Pilates
Uses reformer, cadillac, and specialized apparatus for comprehensive Pilates workouts. Enhances muscle engagement through resistance-based exercises. Provides progressive challenges for improved core stability and overall body conditioning.
People
Rosie Toon
Founder / Physiotherapist
Chartered physiotherapist with 30+ years experience, specialising in low back pain rehabilitation. Established South Gloucestershire's first Pilates studio, combining clinical expertise with holistic Pilates instruction for chronic pain management.
Jo Daley
Pilates Instructor
Body Control Pilates-certified instructor with specialist training in hypermobility and chronic pain management. Combines classical Pilates methodology with modern rehabilitation techniques to improve mind-body connection and functional strength.
Karen Brown
Pilates Instructor
Former designer turned Pilates expert, qualified in bone health and older person's Pilates. Focuses on functional movement improvement and mobility enhancement for daily life confidence through precise exercise execution.
Tasha Alpe
Pilates Instructor
Comprehensive Pilates Foundation trainer with dance background, specialising in injury rehabilitation. Experienced in treating scoliosis, pregnancy-related conditions, and neurological disorders through tailored Pilates programmes.
Fran Mundy
Physiotherapist
Sports physiotherapy specialist with APPI Pilates qualification. Focuses on injury prevention and post-operative rehabilitation, applying clinical expertise to Pilates instruction for improved client outcomes in musculoskeletal recovery.
Questions
What Pilates class types do you offer?
We provide private equipment-based sessions and group matwork classes, both focusing on strength, flexibility, and posture improvement.
Can Pilates help with back pain?
Yes, our physiotherapy-led Pilates programmes specifically target low back pain rehabilitation with proven clinical effectiveness.
Are instructors qualified?
All instructors hold specialist Pilates qualifications with many having physiotherapy backgrounds and clinical experience.
What should I wear?
Comfortable exercise clothing that allows movement and socks for hygiene during equipment use.
How to book sessions?
Complete our online enquiry form with preferred session type and timing for confirmation.
Do you accept medical referrals?
Yes, we work with healthcare professionals and accept referrals for clinical Pilates rehabilitation programmes.
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