Business Details
27 Years
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Clinical Pilates Canberra - Personalised Injury Rehabilitation
Pilates Can has been delivering professional Pilates services in Canberra since 1999, with over 80,000 hours of collective experience. Our team of highly qualified instructors, led by founders David and Claire Gunther, specializes in clinical Pilates tailored to individual needs. We offer personalized programs for injury rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and general wellness, supported by partnerships with allied health professionals. With two studios and online services, we provide over 100 weekly sessions, combining evidence-based practice with a caring, client-focused approach.Our instructors hold advanced qualifications, including Diplomas of Professional Pilates Instruction, ensuring expert guidance for all clients. We prioritize individualized care, adapting programs to address specific health goals while fostering a welcoming, community-oriented environment that encourages long-term physical well-being.
Services
Private Pilates
Semi-Private Pilates
Matwork Pilates
Injury Rehabilitation
Clinical Pilates
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25 years of clinical Pilates experience with 80,000+ hours delivered
- Instructors hold Advanced Diplomas and 20,000+ hours of practical experience
- 100% satisfaction guarantee with personalized program adjustments
- Free initial mobility needs analysis with qualified Pilates instructors
- Trusted by allied health professionals for patient referrals
What people say
Personalised programs
Experienced instructors
Improved mobility
Injury recovery
Supportive environment
Services
Private Pilates
Tailored private sessions using specialized equipment to address individual rehabilitation needs. Our instructors develop customized programs focusing on injury recovery, posture correction, and core strength development. Clients receive undivided attention with real-time adjustments to ensure optimal technique and progression.
Semi-Private Pilates
Small group sessions (max 4:1 ratio) combining personalized programming with guided instruction. Each participant follows an individualized plan while benefiting from instructor supervision and peer motivation. Ideal for ongoing strength development and movement pattern re-education.
Matwork Pilates
Floor-based classes focusing on core stability, flexibility, and body awareness. Suitable for general fitness and foundational rehabilitation, these sessions use body weight resistance to improve posture, balance, and muscular endurance through progressive exercise sequences.
Injury Rehabilitation
Specialized programs for post-injury recovery and chronic pain management. Instructors collaborate with medical professionals to create targeted exercise plans addressing specific musculoskeletal conditions, surgical recovery, and movement dysfunction correction.
Movement Health Assessment
Comprehensive initial evaluation identifying movement limitations and strength imbalances. This assessment forms the basis for personalized program development, tracking progress, and ensuring safe exercise progression tailored to individual physical capabilities.
People
David Gunther
Co-Founder
Co-founder with 25+ years Pilates experience, David established Canberra's first commercial Pilates studio in 2004. He specializes in clinical applications and instructor training, maintaining active involvement in program development and quality assurance.
Claire Gunther
Co-Founder
Co-founder and lead instructor, Claire oversees daily operations and client care. With Advanced Diploma qualifications and 20,000+ teaching hours, she focuses on rehabilitation programs and mentoring instructors to maintain clinical excellence across all sessions.
Trudi
Senior Instructor
Experienced instructor with specialization in pre/post-natal Pilates and chronic pain management. Trudi has over 15 years teaching experience and contributes to instructor training programs while maintaining a full client schedule.
Kirrilly
Senior Instructor
Senior instructor specializing in sports injury rehabilitation. With 18 years' experience and 20,000+ client hours, Kirrilly develops programs for athletes and active individuals, focusing on performance enhancement and injury prevention strategies.
Claire D
Clinical Specialist
Clinical Pilates specialist with 12 years' experience treating complex musculoskeletal conditions. Claire D works closely with medical professionals to implement evidence-based rehabilitation programs, particularly for spinal and joint rehabilitation cases.
Questions
What makes Clinical Pilates different from regular Pilates?
Clinical Pilates focuses on rehabilitation and medical conditions with individualized programs developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals, unlike general fitness Pilates classes.
How can Pilates help with injury rehabilitation?
Targeted exercises improve muscle activation patterns, joint stability, and movement efficiency to accelerate recovery from injuries and surgical procedures while preventing re-injury.
Are sessions suitable for chronic pain management?
Yes, our instructors create modified programs addressing chronic conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia, focusing on pain reduction through controlled movement and strength development.
What qualifications do instructors hold?
All equipment instructors have Diplomas of Professional Pilates Instruction, with senior staff holding Advanced Diplomas and 10,000+ practical hours.
How often should I attend sessions?
Weekly sessions are recommended for optimal results, with semi-private options available 6 days a week from 7am-8pm in Canberra studios.
Do I need a referral to start?
No referral required, though we collaborate with medical professionals for clients with specific rehabilitation needs or complex medical histories.
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