Reformer Pilates

What is Reformer Pilates?

Reformer Pilates is a low-impact, highly effective exercise method that enhances strength, flexibility, posture, and overall well-being. It is suitable for all fitness levels, from rehabilitation patients to elite athletes. It uses Pilates Reformers and other equipment adapted with the clinical expertise of a Physio.

Why choose Reformer Pilates?

✔ Builds Core Strength & Muscle Tone – Engages deep stabilizing muscles for improved posture and support.
✔ Low-Impact, Joint-Friendly – Uses spring resistance to strengthen muscles without excessive strain.
✔ Improves Posture & Spinal Alignment– Reduces poor posture habits and supports spinal health.
✔ Supports Injury Recovery & Rehabilitation – Ideal for those managing pain, arthritis, or post-surgical recovery.
✔ Enhances Balance & Stability – Strengthens muscles to prevent falls and improve functional movement.
✔ Boosts Mental Well-Being – Focuses on breath control, mindfulness, and stress reduction.

What is best for me?

We offer 3 options for clients wanting to enhance their recovery, function, fitness and wellbeing.

1. Women's Health Classes

2. General Reformer Rehabilitation Classes

3. Individual sessions

Women's Health Classes

Tailored sessions designed to support women at every stage of life:

Pregnancy & Postnatal Recovery – Strengthen the core, support the back, and assist with abdominal separation.
Menopause & Bone Health – Weight-bearing and resistance exercises to improve bone density and joint mobility.
Pelvic Floor Strength – Activates and strengthens pelvic floor muscles to improve bladder control, reduce prolapse risk, and assist with incontinence.
Mental Well-Being – Encourages deep breathing, relaxation, and the mind-body connection.
Post-Surgical Recovery – Safe, supervised movements for rehabilitation after C-section, hysterectomy, or breast surgery.

Reformer Rehab classes and individual session

Classes welcoming all genders and designed for clients recovering from injuries or managing pain, poor balance, and loss of conditioning.

These classes and individualized sessions focus on:

✔ Restoring strength and mobility

✔ Managing chronic pain conditions

✔ Improving balance and confidence in movement

Our lead Reformer Pilates Physio

Our lead Reformer Pilates Physio is Liz Wicks. She is a highly experienced Physiotherapy-trained Pilates instructor with 15 years of expertise in Pilates.

Before moving to Busselton Liz was the Principle Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor at Kimberley Physiotherapy in Broome.

Liz spent several years competing in state level athletics. This provided her with a passion for movement, as well as an appreciation of the value of the combination of balance, strength, aerobic fitness, flexibility and mindset in achieving optimal movement and performance. Her own training has been integrated with many years of clinical experience to develop strong skills in understanding the mechanical cause of injuries. This approach having great value in supporting recovery following injuries, manage chronic conditions and in assisting the prevention of injury re-occurrence.