Calgary Baby Guide 2023-2024

special training and experience in movement that
can facilitate and guide you back to exercise
and fitness. As a physiotherapist we can assess
for dysfunction in alignment, breathing, and
strength. We can also assess any injuries and
therefore provide therapeutic exercises (and
other interventions) to rehabilitate. Physio Pilates
sessions and classes are billed under
physiotherapy.
Pilates instructors have training in posture,
anatomy, and movement. They undergo
coursework which involves learning exercises
and modifications for specific populations (like
pregnancy and post-partum!) on all the apparatus
like the Reformer, Stability chair, and mat.
I am new to Pilates. Do I need a referral
to come to a Physio Pilates or Pilates
Instructor session or class?
You do not need a referral to come to a Physio
Pilates or Pilates Instructor session! You will
however need an individual session first to join a
class. This is to screen for medical conditions,
identify treatment goals, teach basic principles,
and orient you to the equipment. You have the
choice of attending for privates, duets, or trio
classes. Physio Pilates sessions qualify for
Lakeview Movement Studio Pilates team:
Lecia, Megan, Leah, & Jenn
reimbursement under most extended health care
plans. At Lakeview Movement Studio, our Pilates
instructor is also a duly qualified Kinesiologist, and
those sessions may be claimed as under
kinesiology.
I already see another physiotherapist or
other health care provider. Can I also
come to a Physio Pilates session? When
should I move on to seeing your Pilates
Instructor?
Individuals may be recommended to participate in
Pilates as part of a collaboration with an
orthopedic or pelvic physiotherapist, chiropractor,
massage therapist, osteopath … we love working
with other professionals!
While anyone can attend the Pilates session of
their choice, the typical progression of our Pilates
program can look something like this:
1:1 sessions with Physio Pilates Small group
classes with either Physio or Instructor return
to regular physical activity
OR
1:1 sessions with Instructor Progressing to
small group with Instructor Continue with
Pilates as a form of physical exercise
Pilates small group classes can be a wonderful
way to bridge an individual physiotherapy
program with the bigger objective of return to
pre-pregnancy physical pursuits. Once
rehabilitation is moving towards more fitness
related targets, there would be a transition to the
Pilates instructor for individual sessions or classes.
The overall goal is to return to sport or activity
beyond Pilates and/or continue with Pilates as a
form of movement and exercise!
I would like to come for sessions and
classes when I have childcare and can
focus on ME! Does your schedule
accommodate a variety of times during
the week?
We offer several daytime, evening and weekend
individual sessions and classes. Check out our
schedule at Lakeview Movement Studio Pilates
Classes!
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