Pilates & Group Physio in Thornleigh

Clinical Pilates Classes in Thornleigh

At Healthy Innovations on Central Avenue, Thornleigh, our Pilates and Group Physio classes are run by physiotherapist Shelley Van Barneveld. Pilates is widely used by physiotherapists and other health practitioners to improve posture, strength, flexibility and overall movement. With small classes of just 4 to 5 people, you get the attention of a private session with the energy of a group. We welcome clients from Pennant Hills, Normanhurst, Westleigh, Hornsby, Wahroonga and Beecroft. Benefits include:

Better posture and core control

Improved strength and flexibility

Better balance and coordination

Greater body awareness

Controlled breathing and relaxation

Support for injury rehabilitation

Pilates is often recommended as part of a rehabilitation program, and it’s also used to improve athletic performance. Its principles of centring, concentration, flow, precision, control and breathing help stabilise and lengthen your body and encourage good movement. Pilates suits all ages and abilities, and every program is adapted to you.

Our Pilates and Group Physio Timetable

Classes run throughout the week. We run classes in blocks of 10 over each school term, with two weeks in the school holidays for make-up sessions (as long as you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand).

Holiday Schedule

Tuesday 5:30pm

Thursday 5:30pm

Saturday 8:30am

MONDAY

9:30am
5:30pm

TUESDAY

9:30am
5:30pm

WEDNESDAY

No classes

THURSDAY

9:30am
5:30pm

FRIDAY

9:30am

SATURDAY

8:30am
9:30am

We offer two types of classes

Group Physio

Group Physio sessions are run by a physiotherapist and may include traditional Pilates exercises on the equipment or on the mat. Every exercise is chosen to suit your needs and goals.

Before joining, you’ll have a private initial consultation with Shelley so she can assess your injury or condition and create a rehabilitation plan that’s right for you. Classes are 55 minutes long.

Group Physio sessions may be eligible for health fund rebates. Please check with your health fund to see if a rebate applies to you.

Equipment based or Studio Pilates

Studio Pilates uses traditional Pilates equipment, including the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Barrels. The spring-loaded equipment can either assist your movement or add resistance, depending on the goal of each exercise.

Before joining, you’ll have an initial assessment with Shelley so your program is designed around your goals. Classes are 55 minutes long. Studio Pilates classes are not eligible for health fund rebates.

Class Prices

Casual $55

Block of 5: $250

Block of 10: $460

An Initial Assessment with Shelley is required before the first class – Initial Consultation $145

Not sure where to start? Book a Physiotherapy assessment and we’ll recommend the right class for you.

Meet Your Pilates Instructor

Shelley Van Barneveld – Physiotherapist

Shelley graduated with a degree in physiotherapy from the University of Western Ontario in Canada in 2002, and has worked in both private practice and public hospitals. Since moving to Australia in 2004, she has developed a strong interest in exercise rehabilitation and retraining the brain to produce better movement patterns.

Over the past two years, Shelley has completed intensive study in biomechanics through Conor Harris’s programs. This gives her a deep understanding of how the body moves and why pain develops, and she uses it to design exercise programs that optimise movement, improve posture and help clients feel strong in their bodies.

Shelley also holds a Certificate IV in Pilates and is a Certified Posture Exercise Professional (CPEP). She has a special interest in women’s health through perimenopause and menopause, helping women stay active, strong and pain-free through midlife and beyond.

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Pilates and group physio FAQs

How long are the classes?

Both group physio and studio Pilates classes run for 55 minutes.

What should I wear?

Comfortable gym wear, such as leggings or shorts and a t-shirt. Avoid very loose clothing, as it can catch in the springs, and tie back longer hair.

What should I bring?

A pair of non-slip socks, a towel and a bottle of water.

Can I claim a health fund rebate?

Group physio sessions may be eligible for a rebate because they’re run by a physiotherapist. Studio Pilates classes are not eligible. Check with your health fund to see what applies to your cover

Where are the classes held?

In our Pilates studio at 16/4 Central Avenue, Thornleigh, with clients coming from Pennant Hills, Normanhurst, Hornsby and Westleigh.

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