Assessment
A detailed history, then a thorough examination of movement, strength and the affected area. You leave knowing what is wrong, why it happened, and exactly what we are going to do about it.
Rehabilitation-Based Pilates
Reformer Pilates in London
Reformer Pilates in London that rebuilds the deep core strength and control which keep back and neck pain from returning, led by rehabilitation-trained instructor Ann Salmon and graded to your body so you move better in daily life, sport and running.
What happens at your first physio appointment?
The assessment covers a detailed history and a thorough examination of movement, strength and the affected area. We explain what we find and agree a working diagnosis and plan you understand before you leave.
You go home with a written summary and a home-exercise programme built around your diagnosis and goals, so progress continues between visits.
Reformer Pilates can help to:
Build deep core strength and control
Graded work on the Reformer trains the deep stabilising muscles that support your spine and pelvis, so everyday movement feels steadier and more controlled.
Keep back and neck pain from coming back
Staying active and building strength is what keeps recurring back and neck pain at bay, and structured Reformer work is a safe, progressive way to do exactly that.
Bridge the gap from rehab to full activity
Once hands-on physiotherapy has settled the acute phase, Reformer Pilates rebuilds strength and stability so your recovery holds up under real-life demands.
Move and load with better technique
Ann coaches precise, controlled movement first, so you build strength on solid foundations rather than reinforcing the patterns that caused the problem.
Progress at a pace that suits your body
The adjustable springs let Ann support a movement or challenge it, so every exercise meets you where you are and builds from there.
Reformer Pilates fees and insurance
Ready to optimise you? You can self-refer and book directly: no GP letter needed, and every new patient can start with a free 15-minute consultation call. The same fees apply across our Soho, Liverpool Street and Marylebone clinics.
- Physiotherapy: a full 60 minutes for £145, whether it is your first visit or a follow-up
- 30-minute follow-ups at £90, with video appointments from £70
- Strength training and Reformer Pilates £120, sports massage from £75
- VALD performance and strength testing with a written report, £195
- 5% off a block of five sessions, 10% off a block of ten
- An itemised receipt with every session, for claiming back where your policy covers physiotherapy
How physiotherapy works
from assessment to return to sport
Everything starts with finding the cause. Whether the goal is a marathon start line or a week at your desk without pain, we treat what is driving the problem, then build the strength that keeps it fixed.
Treatment
Hands-on manual therapy combined with a progressive, tailored exercise programme. Sports massage, dry needling, shockwave or Reformer Pilates are added where they help your specific problem.
Rebuild
Coached, progressive strength work restores the load tolerance your body lost, paced to where you start. This is the stage that decides whether the fix lasts.
Perform
Each follow-up reassesses you against your baseline, with VALD testing where useful, so your return to work, sport or training rests on measured readiness. Discharge happens by mutual agreement when you can manage independently.
Move better. Train stronger. Live fully. Pain relief that lasts is not enough on its own: we find the cause, then rebuild the strength behind the pain so it stays gone. No guesswork, no generic rehab.
- Three central London clinics: Soho, Liverpool Street and Marylebone, plus home visits across London and online sessions.
- Led by physiotherapist Sam Harvey: 15 years of clinical practice and an elite-sport background across football, rugby and GAA.
- Physiotherapy, strength and nutrition under one roof: three clinicians, three disciplines, joined-up care.
What our physiotherapists treat
- Physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation
- Coached strength and conditioning
- Reformer Pilates
- Sports massage and soft-tissue therapy
- Dry needling and shockwave therapy
- VALD performance and strength testing
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Running and gait analysis
- Sports nutrition and dietetics
3 Locations
Reformer Pilates across our 3 London clinics
- Liverpool Street 280 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4RB View location →
- Marylebone 1 Orchard Street, London W1H 6HJ View location →
- Soho 111 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DT View location →
Written and medically reviewed bySam Harvey, Physiotherapist & Clinical Lead · HCPC-registered · 15 Years’ Experience · Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP): Reformer Pilates offered as rehabilitation-based exercise and conditioning, led by an experienced, qualified Pilates instructor and integrated with HCPC-registered physiotherapy care.
FAQ
FAQs
How is Reformer Pilates different from a studio Pilates class?
The main difference is that Reformer Pilates with Ann is rehabilitation-based and individual to you. She works from a movement screen, or your physiotherapy findings, and tailors every exercise to how your body moves. A general studio class follows one set routine for a mixed group, which is less targeted if you are recovering from injury.
Can Reformer Pilates help with low back or neck pain?
Yes, as exercise it can support recovery and help keep back and neck pain from returning, though it is conditioning rather than treatment of disease. NICE guidance and current physiotherapy best practice favour staying active and building strength over rest. Reformer work rebuilds core control while grading load safely, and is usually best started once acute symptoms have settled.
Do I need a physiotherapy assessment before starting?
Not always. If you are progressing from physiotherapy with us, Ann works directly from your physiotherapist's findings. New clients begin with a movement screen so the programme suits your body. If you have a recent injury, recent surgery, or new, undiagnosed pain, we may recommend a physiotherapy assessment first to confirm Reformer work is appropriate.
What is the Reformer, and is it suitable for beginners?
The Reformer is a sprung carriage you move against adjustable resistance, lying, sitting or standing. It suits beginners well because the springs can support a movement as easily as challenge it, so Ann can grade each exercise to your exact level. No previous Pilates experience is needed to start safely and build confidently from there.
How often should I do Reformer Pilates?
Most clients find once or twice a week works well: often enough to build and hold strength, without overloading recovery. Ann agrees a realistic rhythm with you based on your goals, your training and how your body responds. Many keep going long term as conditioning, because staying consistent is what protects the gains you make.
Where are sessions held and how do I book?
Reformer Pilates is available across our central London clinics, including UNTIL Soho at 111 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DT, with Marylebone handy for the West End and Liverpool Street for the City. Booking is by self-referral, with no GP letter needed, and we offer a free 15-minute consultation call. Tell us about any current injury or condition when you book.
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