Altona Pilates Clinic studio

Private and small group clinical Pilates classes

At Williamstown Health + Lifestyle, we offer clinical Pilates, personal training, and studio sessions that go beyond the physical. Our focus is on helping you integrate movement and mindfulness for better function and wellbeing.

At Williamstown Health + Lifestyle, our Altona Studio Pilates sessions focus on spinal stabilisation and are ideal for individuals recovering from past injuries or working towards specific health goals.

How can Pilates support you?

Enhanced Flexibility

Enhanced Muscular Strength and Tone

Enhanced Movement Patterns

Improved Core Stability

Improved Balance & Coordination

Injury Recovery & Prevention

Better Posture

How does clinical Pilates work?

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

Led by an allied health professional, typically a physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates is designed with anatomical expertise and a strong focus on injury management, ensuring every program is tailored to your specific needs.

What conditions can Pilates help?

As a well-rounded form of movement therapy, Pilates can support the recovery and management of many pain conditions, injuries, and dysfunctions, 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

Understanding the difference between Pilates and clinical Pilates

Although Pilates and clinical Pilates share a focus on core strength, flexibility, and posture, they are distinct in their goals and how sessions are delivered.

Pilates is typically aimed at boosting overall fitness, strength and flexibility, while clinical Pilates is used to manage particular injuries, postural imbalances, and functional issues.

In traditional Pilates, participants join a larger class where everyone follows the same routine under the guidance of an instructor. Clinical Pilates is more individualised, led by a physiotherapist or other allied health professional, and conducted in smaller groups or one-on-one.

What to expect from a clinical Pilates class?

Your Pilates journey begins with a 45-minute Initial Private session, where we assess your needs and design a rehab program aligned with your goals and any injuries. After this, you may either move into a small group class (capped at 4 participants) or continue privately, as advised by your instructor.

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

Who leads our clinical Pilates sessions near Altona?

Enhance your movement and wellbeing 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.

Because several of our Pilates instructors are also registered physiotherapists, osteopaths, or myotherapists, private health insurance rebates may apply to private sessions – be sure to check with your health fund.