Seddon Pilates Clinic studio

Private and small group clinical Pilates classes

Pilates has a multitude of benefits far beyond the physical. At Williamstown Health + Lifestyle, we aim to provide personalised clinical classes, personal training, and studio programs that are the perfect entry point to get your mind and body working together and moving optimally.

Seddon Studio Pilates at Williamstown Health + Lifestyle emphasises spinal support and is a practical option for those managing old injuries or aiming to achieve targeted wellness outcomes.

How can Pilates support you?

Improved Flexibility

Greater Strength and Definition

Better Movement Patterns

Greater Core Stability

Enhanced Balance & Coordination

Rehabilitation & Injury Prevention

Improved Posture

Understanding clinical Pilates

As a full-body exercise method, Pilates builds core stability, reinforces good posture, increases flexibility, and promotes proper breathing techniques.

Clinical Pilates is led by an instructor who is also a qualified allied health professional (usually a physiotherapist, but not always). They possess skilled anatomical knowledge and specialise in injury management, which enables them to tailor Pilates programs to suit each individual perfectly.

What conditions can Pilates help?

Pilates is often used as a whole-body approach to aid in the rehabilitation and management of pain, injury, and movement limitations, including:

Neck or back pain
Tension headaches
Sports injuries
Women’s health (including pelvic floor health)
Pre and postnatal health
Joint injuries or pain
Heel pain
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
Carpal tunnel
Sciatica
Herniated disc

How do Pilates and clinical Pilates differ?

While the foundations of Pilates and clinical Pilates are similar—centred on strength, flexibility, and alignment—their purpose and delivery differ in meaningful ways.

Pilates supports general health and fitness, whereas clinical Pilates is more focused on managing injuries, improving posture, and correcting movement patterns.

Pilates is undertaken in group classes (usually 8 or more participants) and led by a qualified instructor using a structured routine that all participants follow. Clinical Pilates, on the other hand, is undertaken either 1-on-1 or in a small group class setting and is led by a physiotherapist (or other allied health professional) using a routine that is customised to the needs of each participant.

Your guide to a clinical Pilates class

All first-time clients attend a 45-minute private session to create a customised rehab program focused on individual goals and any injuries present. After this, your instructor may suggest transitioning into a small group class of up to 4 people or continuing with private sessions.

Small class sizes ensure that you receive an exceptional level of care and attention from your instructor.

At Williamstown Health + Lifestyle, we offer a contemporary, well-equipped space designed to meet all your program needs.

Equipment includes:

Reformer machines
Trapeze table
Wunda chair
Spine corrector
Free weights
Resistance bands
Balance boards and discs

VALD Technology at Williamstown Health + Lifestyle

We use VALD technology, the gold standard in movement and strength testing. This technology allows us to accurately measure your strength, balance, and mobility, giving us insights that go far beyond what we can see with the eye alone.

By identifying imbalances and tracking your progress over time, VALD helps us create truly personalised Pilates and strength programs. It means you’ll have clear data to guide your journey, measurable results to keep you motivated and the confidence that every exercise is designed to get you closer to your goals.

Pilates & gym group class timetable

Our clinical Pilates instructors near Seddon

Strengthen your core and improve flexibility through Pilates at Williamstown Health + Lifestyle

Pilates can be a useful approach—whether you’re maintaining fitness after surgery or managing muscular pain. Book an assessment today to see how clinical Pilates could work for you.

You may be able to claim private Pilates sessions through your health fund, as some of our instructors are also qualified physiotherapists, osteopaths, or myotherapists – contact your provider for details.