Client Journey: Emy Vanger
Here at Complete Pilates we’re lucky to have so many lovely and interesting clients who are dedicated to their Pilates practice. In this months’ Client Journey, we spoke to Emy Vanger, a long-standing client and a Pilates devotee. Here Emy tells all about her experience of Pilates with the Complete team.
Q. What first brought you to Complete Pilates?
I discovered it after I had my second child 14 years ago.
Q. What do you like best about Pilates with Complete?
The teaching level is exceptional. I have had sessions with all the instructors and they all bring something different.
I admire the fact that there is a plan for every client and that, through note taking, everybody is on the same page so that different instructors can work [with the same client] towards their goal.
Also, some of the instructors have physiotherapist backgrounds. [I have found] their understanding of movement and the cause and effect relationship between the slightest tweak in the exercise and achieving maximum benefit/result to be key.
Q. What aspects of Pilates with Complete do you find the most challenging?
I love a good challenge and I derive great satisfaction from completing an exercise which I may have been working towards for a few months.
Q. How has Pilates with the team improved your health?
Before I started Pilates 14 years ago I often had lower back pain. This completely disappeared after a couple of months of starting Pilates. Pilates has also helped me strengthen muscles that helped me manage inflammation following a labral tear (damage to the cartilage around a joint).
It also helped with rehabilitation following a broken arm. I’m so hooked on Pilates that I came to the studio the day following my skiing accident (broken arm) to work on lower body exercises. I love starting my day with Pilates as this energises me and sets my mood for the day.
What Our Experts Say
No two clients move in exactly the same way, which is why every Pilates programme should be individualised. At Complete Pilates, we continually assess, adapt and progress exercises to match each person's goals, helping them recover from injury, improve movement and build confidence in what their body can do.
Conclusion
Emy's journey highlights that Pilates is about much more than learning exercises—it's about building a healthier, stronger and more resilient body over time. Whether you're managing pain, recovering from injury or simply looking to move better, a personalised and consistent approach can deliver long-lasting results. With expert guidance and a programme designed around your needs, Pilates can become an enjoyable part of your lifestyle for years to come.
Key Takeaways
- Pilates is tailored to the individual. Every programme at Complete Pilates is designed around your goals, abilities and any injuries, ensuring you continue to progress safely over time.
- Consistency leads to lasting results. Regular Pilates can help improve movement, reduce pain, build strength and support recovery from both long-term conditions and injuries.
- Expert instruction makes a difference. Working with highly trained instructors, including physiotherapists, allows exercises to be adapted and refined to maximise their effectiveness.
- Progress isn't always immediate. Some exercises take weeks or months to master, but building strength and movement quality gradually often leads to the greatest long-term benefits.
- Pilates supports both body and mind. Alongside improving physical health, many people find Pilates boosts their energy, confidence and overall sense of wellbeing.
Feeling Inspired?
If you want to experience the Complete difference and discover the benefits of one-to-one or small group Pilates, book a session at one of our London or Norfolk studios today. Not able to make it to one of our studios? We've got online options to suit you anywhere, anytime.
Our physiotherapist-led Pilates studio in Chelsea, our Angel Pilates studio, our Pilates studio in City, and our Norfolk Pilates studio in East Anglia, offer a highly tailored approach to your Pilates training. Whether your goal is to manage a health condition, rehabilitate from an injury or to improve your strength and fitness, Complete Pilates is the studio for you.
Education is Key
These blogs are designed to give information to everyone, however, it is important to remember that everyone is different! If you have not seen one of our therapists and have any questions about injuries, what you have read or whether this may be useful to you, please just ask. We are more than happy to help anyone and point you in the right direction. Our biggest belief is that education is key. The more you understand about your injury, illness and movement, the more you are likely to improve.
If you are not sure whether this is for you, simply get in touch. We are here to help!
FAQs
Can Pilates help with lower back pain?
For many people, yes. Clinical Pilates is commonly used to improve movement control, strength and mobility, which can help manage and reduce episodes of lower back pain. Your programme should always be tailored to your individual needs.
Can I do Pilates if I'm recovering from an injury?
Often, yes. Pilates can be adapted to support rehabilitation following many injuries or surgeries. A physiotherapist or experienced Clinical Pilates instructor can modify exercises to suit your stage of recovery and goals.
How long does it take to see results from Pilates?
Everyone is different, but many people notice improvements in posture, movement and body awareness within a few weeks of regular practice. Long-term benefits, such as increased strength and improved movement quality, develop through consistent training over time.
Why choose one-to-one Pilates?
One-to-one sessions provide a personalised programme tailored to your body, goals and any medical conditions or injuries. This allows exercises to be progressed safely and ensures you receive individual feedback throughout your session.
Do I need to be fit or flexible to start Pilates?
Not at all. Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Exercises can be adapted for beginners, those returning to exercise and people managing pain or recovering from injury, making it an accessible form of movement for almost everyone.
Published 14 Jan 2019 · Updated 11 Jul 2026