Pilates is a technique that approaches the fitness of the body as a whole and works to improve strength, mobility and alignment.

It is essentially a combination of Tai Chi and Yoga but what makes it different to both is the focus on the body's centre or 'core strength'. These core muscles work to maintain posture and support the spinal column and pelvis.

Several years ago I noticed that my Osteopathic patients who were attending Pilates classes went generally longer between treatments and recovered from back injury quicker- hence I decided to incorporate Pilates instruction in my repertoire of treatments.