Pilates for Life is a fully equipped and modern studio located in The Junction, Newcastle offering many classes and courses in Pilates as well as Physiotherapy and other programs including Fit-4-2 pregnancy and Mums n Bubs classes.
Our studio is air conditioned, making it a perfect place to exercise out of the winter cold or the summer sun! We have Male and Female toilets/ change rooms. All of the equipment you will require is supplied by us so all that you need to bring along is a sweat towel.
Class numbers are kept small to ensure quality of teaching and correction of technique.
Pilates for Life owner Kirsten Joyner graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa with a B.Sc. Honours degree in physiotherapy in 1995. In 1997 she obtained a post graduate certificate in sports physiotherapy from Manchester metropolitan university, England. She has worked in South Africa, The U.K and Sydney before moving to Newcastle.
Kirsten has had extensive experience in the treatment of backs, necks and sports related injuries. She has attended a large number of post-grad courses, and completed her Pilates mat training in 2003 and also holds a Diploma in contemporary Pilates. She is a member of the APA ( Australian Physiotherapy Association) and the APMA ( the Australian Pilates Method association). In addition, Kirsten has completed a number of womens health courses; she developed a special interest in Women’s health Physiotherapy after becoming a mother in 2002. Kirsten’s passion is treating women during pregnancy and postnatally , including the treatment of Pregnancy related back and pelvic pain. Kirsten offers Post-natal check-ups and exercise prescription to aid postpartum recovery including Diastasis Recti and Pelvic floor dysfunction.
Kirsten has completed courses in Pregnancy pilates and exercise and in 2003 founded Fit-4-2 physiotherapy this is a pregnancy and postnatal exercise program; these classes incorporate the use of Physiotherapy, Pilates, fitball and other small equipment. These classes give pregnant ladies a safe and effective exercise class as well as empowering women with Birth Skills to prepare for labour and birth. Mums n bubs classes are also available.
Kirsten is a mother of two with a wealth of experience and knowledge to share.
What exactly is Pilates?
Pilates exercises develop strong abdominal, back , pelvic, gluteal and deep postural muscles to support the skeletal system. Joseph Pilates called these core muscles the “Powerhouse” of the body. The Pilates method works to strengthen the core, lengthen the spine, increase body awareness, build muscle tone and increase flexibility. Pilates is also an excellent Rehabilitation system for back, neck, shoulder, knee, hip and repetitive strain injuries. Pilates addresses the body as a whole correcting the body’s asymmetries and chronic weaknesses to prevent injury and bring the body back into balance.
At Pilates for Life you will learn exercises to improve functional movement and posture. In our small group studio classes you will perform exercises prescribed and tailored to suit your needs.
Why choose us?
We have the highest quality of Pilates instruction available: Our Instructors are all trained to the highest standard and are experts in observing and teaching correct movement techniques detecting and correcting things which are missed by average fitness professionals in large gymnasium based classes.
No Long-Term Commitment or contracts: Sessions can be paid individually or in a ten class pass
Personal approach: Every client is important to us and is a member of the Pilates for life family, you are never just a number to us.
Facility: We have a pleasant spacious studio located in the upmarket suburb of The Junction. We have the best Pilates Equipment by Balanced body and Clinical pilates.
Our happy clients