The Restorative Program 

At Pilates in Guelph we provide a solution for those looking to stay active and fit, but for whom traditional fitness regimes are unsafe.  Physical limitation need not keep anyone from the benefits of staying active. We specialize in individual sessions and group classes that safely create support for your movement through appropriate exercises tailored just for you.

The Restorative program at Pilates in Guelph offers both individual and group sessions to attain pain free movement for those recovering from surgeries and/or injuries; rehabilitating from car or work accidents; dealing  with illnesses  such as stroke, multiple sclerosis,  fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases and more.

Train and Restore Proper Muscular Activation

With particular focus on the importance of the neuromuscular integrity of both the local and global systems of support, a series of exercises will be introduced to re-train faulty muscle recruitment and movement patterns from the initial gentle exercises to the more complex  challenging exercises, restoring freedom of movement and providing pain relief.

Group Classes

Classes are 55 to 45 minutes in length and limited to a maximum of 6 people, thereby providing a high degree of personal attention. All program instructors are expertly trained in functional anatomy, gait mechanics, movement re-education, adult learning principles and neurological functions.

Weekly classes for:

  • Stroke Survivors
  • Injury & Accident Rehabilitation
  • Hip and Knee Replacements
  • Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

Gentle Reformer (45 mins) Monday and Wednesdays 4:30pm

Core Reformer (55 mins) Monday 6:30pm

Core Reformer (45 mins) Tuesday 9:15am

Reformer Foundation (55 mins) Tuesday 10:00am

Stroke Recovery Pilates (45 mins) Tuesday 2:30pm

Hip & Knee Reformer (45 mins) Thursday 1:15pm

Back to Basics Thursday 7:15pm

Core Reformer (55mins) Saturday 9:15am & 10:15am

 Participants in our classes report increased range of motion, strength and decrease back, neck and hip pain; increase balance and improved mental awareness as well as freedom from pain.

At Pilates in Guelph:

  • Our training methodology starts with inner unit support followed by global muscle support.
  • We emphasize neutral alignment for proper muscle recruiting and strengthening.
  • Over the last 11 years we have successful worked with numerous clients with conditions such as Harrington rods, herniated and bulging discs, scoliosis, and degenerative disc disease as well as hip and knee replacements.
  • Our Studio Director is a stroke survivor and has created a Pilates based program for stroke survivors continued rehabilitation.
  • Our facility complements rather than hinder clients continued recovery and success.
  • We are a Certified Body Harmonics Pilates Teacher Training Facility.