Pregnancy & Postnatal Pilates & Personal Training

Pregnancy & Postnatal exercise

CLINICAL PILATES
Pregnancy Pilates and Postnatal

30 & 60 minute sessions available - individualised by our Physiotherapists

Ideal to strengthen Pelvic Floor, abdominal muscles, pelvic stabilisers and get you ready for motherhood - you can commence at any time during your pregnancy, or as early as 6 weeks postnatally (this advice is strictly for Physio Pilates, not community Pilates classes). Clinical Pilates ('Physio Pilates') is instructed by our Physiotherapists who adapt every session to focus specifically on the needs of your changing body throughout your progressing pregnancy or during your postnatal return to exercise.
An Initial Pilates Assessment is required to ensure each session is tailored specifically to the needs of your body. If you book with one of physio's with advanced training in pelvic health, this will also include a Real Time Ultrasound assessment of your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, ensuring you are contracting correctly (alternately this can be completed in a separate appointment). We'll also assess any other postural issues or ongoing pain to ensure you get the most from every session.
All sessions are 'semi-private' - there may 1 or 2 other women in the studio at the same time, but our experienced instructors program individualised exercises (i.e. this is not a class based format where all participants do the same program).
Bring Bub to our specific 'baby friendly' sessions! Babies are more than welcome to attend these sessions - they can stay resting in their prams (or on a mat) in the studio, whilst Mum gets a workout right beside.
Flexible online booking and cancellation system - we understand life with a new bub can be busy and sometimes unpredictable! Please provide 12 hrs notice to avoid forfeiting the session.
Includes use of our professional Stott Pilates studio equipment: Reformers, Spring Board, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector, Barrels and Mat exercises (with bands, fit balls, fitness circles etc)
Private health fund rebates apply (Physiotherapy item 560).

Visit our Clinical Pilates page for more information and to get started!

SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING:
Studio sessions: Pregnancy friendly

our 30 min studio sessions are the most efficient way to keep fit and strong throughout your pregnancy
exclusively just 6 women per class, so the exercises are easily adapted by our Physio's & Trainers who are specifically trained in Pregnancy exercise
see our Studio timetable

Studio sessions: Postnatal 'Mums & Bubs' | Baby & Pelvic Floor Friendly | 2-9mths

Bring Bub!
Mint has adapted our popular women's fitness sessions for when it's time for you to return to exercsie!
Enjoy all the fun & intensity of our regular Studio Sessions at exclusive 'baby friendly' times
Adapted to ensure the exercises are 'Pelvic Floor friendly' & 'abdominal separation safe'! These sessions are designed to improve your fitness, increase your metabolism and mental health. For pelvic floor rehab, choose our Clinical Pilates. Or come to both! You can still attend these fitness sessions for your cardiovascular health, but be sure to also do your pelvic floor/abdominal rehab exercises!
30min Small Group Personal Training: Cardio
Just 1-6 women per session
Recommended for >8 wks postnatal6Included in all our Studio Session packages - prices start from just $16.60 per session!
'Baby Friendly' sessions (noted with 'BB' on studio timetable).
BB = Baby (2-9mths)
we highly recommend a postnatal assessment with one of our physiotherapists prior to returning to exercise. This involves a Real Time Ultrasound on your abdomen to see how well your pelvic floor is working, and/or an internal Vaginal Exam if indicated. THis is the gold standard to ensure we can determine the appropriate level of exercise. Any Diastasis ('abdominal separation') will also be reviewed. Unfortunately there are many exercises which can exacerbate a weak pelvic floor, worsening or even creating incontinence and prolapse problems. Having an expert Physiotherapist assess you is the only way to make sure you are exercising safely. Once you have seen one of our expert physio's we can adapt the session to personally suit your body's stage of recovery. Book an Initial Consult with our experienced physiotherapists below.