Clinical Pilates

What is Clinical Pilates?

Clinical Pilates offers a full, individualized assessment of the whole body, performed by a physiotherapist who understands how injuries and compensations affect movement. Tailored to your specific needs, focusing on restoring healthy movement patterns, improving posture, and building core strength. Unlike traditional Pilates, Clinical Pilates includes a personalized treatment plan based on your assessment and is supervised by a trained physiotherapist to ensure exercises are safe, effective, and aligned with your rehabilitation goals.

If you've ever experienced back pain, joint discomfort, or struggled to regain strength after an injury—and felt unsure where to start—Clinical Pilates could be exactly what you need. Sometimes the idea of going to the gym or jumping into group classes can feel overwhelming or even trigger flare-ups. Clinical Pilates offers a gentler, more supportive approach. Focusing on controlled, QUALITY movement to help rebalance the body, restore proper function, and build strength in functional way that feels fun, safe and sustainable.

How are Clinical Pilates Sessions Billed?

Clinical Pilates Sessions are billable under your physiotherapy benefits.
We Direct-bill to all major insurance companies.

Who offers Clinical Pilates Sessions?

Lois Candal, Interim Physiotherapist, offers Clinical Pilates Sessions

Scientifically Proven Benefits of Clinical Pilates

1. Pain Reduction & Rehabilitation

Clinically validated for managing chronic pain, especially in the lower back.

A randomized controlled trial published in Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2014) found that patients with lumbar disc herniation experienced a 44% reduction in pain intensity after a 12-week Clinical Pilates program as well as superior long-term outcomes in functional mobility and pain management.

Source: Rydeard, R., Leger, A., Smith, D. (2014). J Bodyw Mov Ther.

2. Improved Posture & Core Strength

Pilates is well-documented for its ability to strengthen deep core muscles, which directly improves postural alignment. In one study, participants who completed 36 weeks of progressive Pilates training showed a 21% increase in rectus abdominis muscle thickness. This enhanced trunk control also reduced the risk of future spinal injury.

Source: Kloubec, J. A. (2010). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

3. Enhanced Mental Well-being

A systematic review of clinical interventions showed a 31% reduction in anxiety symptoms and a 29% decrease in depressive symptoms in individuals with mild to moderate mental health disorders. These outcomes are comparable in effectiveness to first-line treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Source: Cruz-Ferreira, A. et al. (2011). Clinical Rehabilitation Journal.

4. Increased Flexibility, Balance & Bone Health

Clinical Pilates significantly improves musculoskeletal resilience, including flexibility, proprioception, and bone density—especially in aging populations.

A 2015 study involving 41 postmenopausal women demonstrated that regular Pilates training over 24 weeks led to a statistically significant increase in lumbar spine bone mineral density, a notable decrease in pain intensity, and improved balance scores, contributing to better overall quality of life and reduced fall risk.

Source: Cancela Carral, J. M., Ayán Pérez, C. (2015). Maturitas Journal.