About
Have you been told to start Pilates but don’t know where to start or who to see? Do you have back pain and regular physio treatment hasn’t helped, or only got you so far? Or maybe you have tried Pilates, and didn’t notice any changes?
We understand and have helped lots of people just like you!
Since Complete Pilates started in 2015, our business has grown and developed but our core values have remained the same. Many doctors, consultants and other physiotherapists say to their patients that you have not tried Pilates until you have tried Complete Pilates. At Complete Pilates we strive to offer the highest quality, physiotherapist led Pilates which is open to all.
“I have a long running spinal issue with multiple disc herniations……
I feel we’ve come to grips with the actual root causes of the pain… I’m seeing great progress”Badri Natarajan
Our founder, Helen O’Leary, is a Physiotherapist who saw the benefits of equipment Pilates whilst working with professional athletes at London Wasps Rugby and Cirque Du Soleil. She saw how it could aid in rehabilitation, work alongside their training programme and manage their injuries and pain. By encouraging early movement following surgery or injury and remaining active, it encouraged independence and promoted responsibility for their own recovery and injury prevention. With the growing evidence behind the benefits of exercise and Pilates, Helen realised that this could be beneficial for a variety of people, just like you!
The studios
We have 3 studios across central London, all equipped with the latest Balanced Body Pilates equipment. These include:
- Allegro 2 reformers and towers
- Cadillac
- Wunda chair or split peddle chair
- Ladder barrel
- Spine corrector
- Oov
- Mats
- All the props you could ever need!
If you are not sure what any of these are, simply click on them to find out more.
All our studios have access to full changing room facilities, lockers and waiting areas. To keep areas clean, we request that shoes are left outside and socks are worn inside the studios.
Why we do a new client offer
All our services from 1:1s to group classes are tailored to your needs. We continuously re-assess any injuries and your movements so your programme can keep progressing. To make sure it is right for you, we ask that all new clients attend our 2 session new client introduction programme so we can fully understand your needs, complete an assessment and make sure you are getting the most you can from your sessions.
“They took the time to diagnose carefully and then build me back up…. The result is I’m pain-free and building better strength, posture and resilience.”
Martin Wooley
The studios
We have 3 studios across central London, all equipped with the latest Balanced Body Pilates equipment. These include:
- Allegro 2 reformers and towers
- Cadillac
- Wunda chair or split peddle chair
- Ladder barrel
- Spine corrector
- Oov
- Mats
- All the props you could ever need!
If you are not sure what any of these are, simply click on them to find out more.
All our studios have access to full changing room facilities, lockers and waiting areas. To keep areas clean, we request that shoes are left outside and socks are worn inside the studios.
Why we do a new client offer
All our services from 1:1s to group classes are tailored to your needs. We continuously re-assess any injuries and your movements so your programme can keep progressing. To make sure it is right for you, we ask that all new clients attend our 2 session new client introduction programme so we can fully understand your needs, complete an assessment and make sure you are getting the most you can from your sessions.
“They took the time to diagnose carefully and then build me back up…. The result is I’m pain-free and building better strength, posture and resilience.”
Martin Wooley
Our instructors
A large proportion of our team are Physiotherapists and our entire team have undergone extensive Pilates training and post graduate study. As a team we participate in regular professional development across all areas and even collect data for research, so we know what we do works!
“I dislocated my shoulder years ago and doctors told me the only option was surgery… The combo of physio and Pilates has left me pain free and strong…No surgery needed”
Stephanie Wahlstrom
Because we believe in evidence so much, we have linked with BARTS NHS hospital trust to produce our own original research studies. You may not be aware, but the class you attended before may have been run by non-physios who have only done a weekend course. Also, just because someone is a physio, does not mean that they know how to teach movement and Pilates.
At Complete Pilates, all our instructors have a strong understanding of pathology, pain management and biomechanics and understand how each movement can translate into function. Our team has worked with some of the world’s top athletes and artistic performers which enables them to create a programme specifically designed just for you. We are experienced in working with people at all stages of their life, through illness, injury and in later life.
“The team are incredibly knowledgeable and clearly experts in their field.”
Josh Green
Our instructors
A large proportion of our team are Physiotherapists and our entire team have undergone extensive Pilates training and post graduate study. As a team we participate in regular professional development across all areas and even collect data for research, so we know what we do works!
“I dislocated my shoulder years ago and doctors told me the only option was surgery… The combo of physio and Pilates has left me pain free and strong…No surgery needed”
Stephanie Wahlstrom
Because we believe in evidence so much, we have linked with BARTS NHS hospital trust to produce our own original research studies. You may not be aware, but the class you attended before may have been run by non-physios who have only done a weekend course. Also, just because someone is a physio, does not mean that they know how to teach movement and Pilates.
At Complete Pilates, all our instructors have a strong understanding of pathology, pain management and biomechanics and understand how each movement can translate into function. Our team has worked with some of the world’s most talented athletes and artistic performers which enables them to create a tailored programme for you, whatever your athletic ability. We are experienced in working with people at all stages of their life, through illness, injury and in later life.
“The team are incredibly knowledgeable and clearly experts in their field.”
Josh Green