What classes do we offer at Parkside Hospital?
At Parkside Hospital Physiotherapy Department we offer group classes for our patients or those referred by another physiotherapist or doctor specifically for Pilates.You are also able to attend without a referral if you feel Pilates may be of benefit to you.

Each participant has a one-to-one assessment either with their treating physiotherapist or the Pilates physiotherapist prior to starting the class. This is to complete a health screening, introduce you to the Pilates principles and identify your individual requirements to achieve the most from the class.

We run beginner and intermediate level classes. All participants start in a beginner level class to introduce the Pilates principles and basic level exercises. By the end of the course you will have a good understanding of the Pilates principles so you can either progress to the intermediate level class or safely continue your Pilates independently.

The intermediate class is for those who have completed at least one course of beginner level Pilates here at Parkside. It includes higher level exercises which further challenge your core strength and control.

We allow a maximum of eight participants per class so that the instructor can ensure you are performing the exercises safely and correctly.

The course comprises a one hour session once a week for six weeks. You must book a block of six weeks with a deposit to secure your place.

The charge for the classes can be invoiced to your insurance company or paid directly by you. This is charged after your first class.

The programmes are run by Chartered Physiotherapists trained in Pilates by the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute.