Our Pilates classes draw on our Physiotherapy expertise to ensure you learn the concepts of pilates, activate the desired muscle groups and achieve maximal benefit from your exercise session.

Each small group session is 45-minutes long and comprises no more than 4 participants (Thrive Reformer) and 7 participants (Thrive Mat/Spines).

Thrive Pilates (Mat) — Our Thrive Pilates class incorporates Intermediate- to Advanced-level Pilates exercises, advancing from the basic concepts and beginners movements. Expect more abdominal and glute work, longer holds, and added resistance and equipment. All pilates movements within this class can be modified to cater for all abilities. While previous experience in Mat Pilates is desirable, Thrive Mat can be taken as an introductory pilates class.

Thrive Pilates (Reformer) — Intermediate- to Advanced-level Pilates-inspired exercises performed on a Reformer machine allowing for higher resistance and stability challenges. Previous experience in Mat Pilates is desirable. 

Please note that for our Thrive Pilates (Reformer) classes, we require participants to wear socks, and particularly recommend grip socks. We sell these in our clinic for $10 per pair, however, they can also be purchased from stores such as Rebel sport, Cotton On, and other sportswear retailers.

Thrive Spines (Clinical Program) - For those wanting to commence our Pilates-inspired classes and who also suffer from recurrent or chronic back (lumbar or thoracic) pain or neck pain – we recommend joining our Thrive Spines class. Please note this class needs to be booked directly with our reception and physiotherapy team.

For those who require foundational mat pilates or who would like 1:1 mat or reformer pilates, click here to read about our Clinical Pilates offering.

Our Instructors

• Megan Schneider (APA Physiotherapist & Certified Pilates Instructor): Thrive Mat, Thrive Reformer and Thrive Spines

• Kathryn Melvin (APA Physiotherapist & APPI Pilates Instructor): Thrive Mat, Thrive Reformer and Thrive Spines

• Bill Kelly (STOTT Certified Pilates Instructor): Thrive Mat, Thrive Reformer and Thrive Spines