This is intentional. A room, the lighting, a space can all provoke a sensation, a memory, a feeling. When we carry pain, the constant association of pain and reliance on 'fixing or clinical' isn't always helpful. Allowing yourself to take a breath, sink a little into relaxation upon entry is intended to help your overall experience with your pain, injury or health journey. 

Certainly, the space has been designed to ensure there is ample space to manourver a walking aid or pram.

Absolutely, I am a mother of 3. I GET IT. If children are accompanying you, I simply ask to please limit the room disruption where possible. There are heavy weights and items that may hurt little fingers. Please note that there is a kettle in the waiting space to be mindful of and monitor children closely in this space for their own safety. I have colouring activities and some small toys to entertain young ones. There is ample space for a pram or floor/matt space for a baby. 

Yes, we have one reformer to use for 1-1 Pilates, rehabilitation, and regaining strength/movement. Unravel do not offer classes in this space but work closely with other local Pilates teachers and can make recommendations and modifications depending on your requirements of either reformer or mat clinical Pilates or fitness Pilates classes.

Yes, resistance-based training is integral for muscle, joint, and bone health. We have a selection of weights to help ensure you have adequate supervised practice with your program before performing in the gym or at home. 

Unravel unfortunately does not have the space to host weight machines, however we can mimic the majority of moves on either the reformer or the trapezius stand to practice technique for your injury.

A reformer is not a new piece of equipment; it has evolved over time and become somewhat a 'fashion' item. In the early 20th century, reformer Pilates was designed by Joesef Pilates' to help bedridden patients in hospital build strength in their limbs and spine. From there it has developed into quite an advanced machine, which can be used to help modify movement, range and load throughout our joints via spring tension to aid rehabilitation. Often a knee that cannot squat without pain in standing, can move underload and without pain on a reformer.  

No two human bodies are the same, the reformer allows us to change angles, modify load and allow rehabilitation of injuries across the course of injury recovery. It is not the only option, but can be a good option, particularly for aging or injured joints.  

Like all pieces of equipment, if not used appropriately or with qualified guidance and teaching, there is plenty of room for injury or pain flare ups. I will always recommend 1-1 Pilates to help modify movement to suit your bodies' needs and ensure you can get the most out of your movement experience. Whether you're new to Pilates, interested in or an avid Pilates goer who strives for perfect technique, I am here to support your journey.