Bodywork-Pilates is a small, independent specialist Pilates Centre. With a maximum membership of 100 (although non-members are very welcome), we aim to ensure that quality of instruction is never compromised and classes are no bigger than 10-12 people.
Classes are graded from absolute beginner to intermediate/advanced, offering appropriate, effective and safe exercise for all ages, abilities and fitness levels.
Bodywork-Pilates has a beautifully presented matwork studio as well as the only fully equipped Pilates apparutus studio in the area.
The studio is equipped with Pilates Reformer, which works with variable spring tension as well as body weight and gravity to provide a challenging and stimulating session as well as Pilates Springboard, a wall unit to provide reistance and unilateral workload, spine correctors and Wundachair. There is also a full range of assorted small equipment for use in matwork sessions and treadmill, spin cycle and rower to provide your most balanced workout that will challenge and maintain interest.
Known for its rehabilitation properties, Pilates can aid recovery for back pain sufferers, accident victims and sport injuries. It promotes good posture, which is crucial to counteract common postural problems caused by long hours driving or extended periods working at a computer. Pilates will also improve joint mobility and flexibility, beneficial for young and old alike.
We would always advise, however, that you check with your medical practitioner if you have any existing health issues or are unsure as to whether you should embark upon a new exercise regimen.
Helen E. Conway - Centre Director
Helen is a recognised presenter, educator and consultant in the Pilates method and functional movement techniques. She has taught in the fitness industry for over 20 years, including almost 3 years spent in London as a Pilates personal trainer to many corporate clients as well as more high profile clients such as the actor George Segal.
Opening her first studio in 2002, Helen set the standard of studio that others had to follow. Quality equipment, knowledgeable instructors and a calming, appropriate environment meant that anyone who walked through the door knew that all aspects of a professional studio had been thought of and included.
Helens' thorough application of the Pilates technique and her fun and informative style makes the system easily understood by everyone. As a 'teacher to the teachers' and previously as course tutor at West Cheshire College for OCR Pilates Instructor Training, she presents workshops for instructors that raise industry standards by improving personal knowledge and teaching techniques.
Helen specialises in Pilates and yoga for Pregnancy and Back Rehabilitation. She also teaches Hatha and Yin yoga, having completed a 3 year extensive diploma course with the British Wheel of Yoga and continues to attend regular workshops and training seminars to maintain and upgrade her skill levels and knowledge.
Nigel (Russ) Conway - Centre Director
Following a career in corporate management and logistics, Russ opened Bodywork-Pilates alongside Helen in a managerial role, although it wasn't long before he trained to become a fully qualified Pilates instructor. His dry Lancashire approach to life and teaching gives him an understated quality that belies his understanding and application of the technique. His meticulous method of application make his classes technically challenging. He specialises in 1-2-1 personal instruction and golf rehabilitation. Russ also offers Swedish massage and Reiki and, having attended a comprehensive training course in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thai yoga massage.
Working closely with local physios and osteopaths, Russ, Helen and their team ensure that programmes compliment previous treatment. Whether in recovery from illness or injury, pre- or post-natal or fit and healthy, you will be provided with safe, effective and appropriate programmes with individual needs taken into account. The consistently professional approach offered by the team has ensured that Bodywork-Pilates have set the highest standards of teaching excellence.
“I first met Helen in January 2008 having read an article about the benefits of resistance Pilates for back pain in The Times. At that time I had been diagnosed with a collapsed disc in my lower back which, over a period of months, had left me in a sorry state. I could barely walk, needed help to dress, could not stand for more than a few minutes and could only get through the day and night with strong painkillers. I had also been ‘written off’ by the medical profession.
Helen immediately recognised problems with my posture, the rigidity of my spine and generalised weakness in all my muscles due to months of inactivity. Over the last 18 months she has worked with me, cajoled and inspired me to continually improve my flexibility, strength and balance. No two sessions are the same and she seems to have an infinite variety of exercises for me to perform. Apart of all this she has become my mentor and friend and I look forward to our sessions. She pushes me harder than I would ever push myself.
The back pain will never be cured but is 80% less than it was and I am stronger and fitter than ever. I have started to play golf again and can enjoy some hill walking and sailing again.”
L. Underhill
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