About Me
Sarah Ferns: Physiotherapy MSc MCSP HCPC (Reg) APPI certified
Hi, I'm Sarah and I am a qualified Physiotherapist and fully certified Matwork Level 3 Pilates Instructor. I have worked in both the NHS and private sectors for a number of years as a chartered physiotherapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Having spent time with a variety of patients, successfully using exercise to improve their health and mobility, I decided to study Pilates to bring this benefit to all. By combining my physiotherapy knowledge and Pilates skills I can deliver safe and effective classes for all genders, ages and abilities whether you come to see me for rehab after injury, prevention of aches and pains or generally wanting to get fitter and stronger.
I also decided to obtain additional qualifications in Ante and Post Natal Pilates to be able to help ladies keep fit and prepare for labour and beyond.
Why Pilates?
Modified Pilates is based on 34 original moves developed in the 1900s by Joseph Pilates to combat and prevent injury. By using the modified Pilates program developed by The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) along with the expert advice of a qualified physiotherapist and certified Pilates trainer, this method of exercise is safe, effective and can be tailored to all abilities.
Just some of the benefits are...
Improved posture
Become more aware of your body and its positioning
Decreased tension
Through using our breath to aid our movement, feel any muscular aches and pains disappear
Improved strength and endurance
Your whole body will be incorporated, using those often neglected deeper muscles as our core support from which we move our limbs, adding varying resistance
With great focus on the link between mind and body, leave feeling relaxed
Decreased stress
Greater movement control
Focusing on our deep stabilising muscles as a base from which we perform smooth, slow, fluid movements
Improved balance
Performing movements in all positions with coordinated movements of arms and legs
Improved joint mobility
Over time you will feel able to move more efficiently and easily
Reduction in spinal pain
By engaging the supportive stabilising muscles of our spine, protect your back from everyday stresses and strains
Price List
Matwork Pilates 6 week block £55 (Currently unavailable)
Online Matwork Pilates Class £8 per class or £45 for block of 6
Pregnancy Pilates class 6 week block £60 (Currently unavailable- please enquire if interested)
Virtual Pregnancy Pilates class £8 per class
Post Natal Pilates 6 week block £60 (Currently unavailable)
Virtual Post Natal Pilates class £8 per class
1:1 Pilates Class £40 (Currently unavailable)
Sadly, due to COVID restrictions face to face classes are unavailable, however I am offering online classes. These are performed live but are recorded so you can do them at a time that suits you.
Please use the contact form below or email me directly to find out more and book in!