Rise Up Pilates & Wellness

Flexibility has always been valued in dance — but how it’s trained matters.

I find myself constantly frustrated seeing programs marketed to dancers promising “bigger shapes”, deeper splits and more extreme backbends through aggressive stretching methods. Too often these programs are run by people without appropriate training in exercise science, anatomy, biomechanics or injury prevention.

Research in dance medicine consistently shows that forcing range of motion — particularly through oversplits, pushed stretches or repeated passive backbends — can increase stress on joints, ligaments and the spine, especially in young and developing bodies.

Many dancers are already naturally hypermobile and don’t even realise it. For them, aggressive stretching can actually increase joint instability and injury risk rather than improve performance.

The safest and most effective approach for dancers is dance-specific training combined with strength and controlled mobility — building range that the body can actively support and control.

To be clear, I am not saying don’t stretch, I am just saying HOW your dancers stretches matters!

As parents, it’s worth doing a little homework before enrolling children in flexibility programs that promise dramatic results. Dance educators and movement coaches, have a responsibility to keep learning, reading the research and staying informed so they can protect the growing bodies they work with every day.

Beautiful movement should never come at the expense of long-term health. 🤸💃🕺🩰

We’ve been taught to fear our bodies.

To fear scans.
To fear posture.
To fear aging.

But pain is more complex than a picture.

Your scan doesn’t define your future.
Your posture isn’t fragile.
And a disc bulge is not a life sentence.

Recovery isn’t about chasing perfect alignment.
It’s about building strength, managing load, sleeping well, and creating resilience.

If you want to travel, stay independent, lift your grandchildren, and feel capable in your body, capacity matters more than perfection.

Your body is adaptable.
Let’s treat it that way.

Group Pilates vs Private Pilates….

What’s the difference? 👆

New to Rise Up? We’d love to welcome you!

Our Studio Intro Offer gives you the perfect chance to experience what makes our community so special—small group classes (max 7 people!) where you get real attention, expert coaching, and the chance to truly connect with how your body moves.

✨ What’s included:

✅ Reformer classes
✅ Tower classes
✅ 4:1 Circuit Studio Equipment classes

Whether you’re brand new to Pilates or looking for a studio that feels like home, we’ve got you.

We’re a small business proud to be part of this incredible community, and we can’t wait to help you move better, feel stronger, and discover what your body can do.

Ready to rise up with us?

📲 Link in bio to grab your Studio Intro Offer
💬 Questions? DM us—we’re always happy to chat!

And… we’re back!!
We are SO looking forward to seeing your faces again, welcoming new ones and helping you achieve your fitness goals for 2026!!
Working on a reduced schedule through the most part of Jan and then back to our usual timetable with our wonderful team guiding you! ❤️💪

We are so proud of the high quality Pilates equipment our studio uses, which is meticulously designed & built to support your every movement.

Mastering form on the reformer takes practice and our supportive instructors are here to help every step of the way.

Experience Pilates in a space that feels as good as the workout itself.

A calm & beautiful environment designed just for you.

Focused, calm, and making progress, one movement at a time

We are so proud of our space.
The welcoming feeling it creates as soon as you walk through the door.