Aligned for Life Pilates Studios

'I sustained a lower back injury in 1998 playing competitive squash. My injury has been described as having a "mixed inflammatory and mechanical lumbago' and 'paraspinal muscle atrophy' as well as 'multilevel degenerative disc changes' in the lumbar spine. As a result of the injury my back has given me constant pain since the injury resulting in an inability to move at all for short periods. I had tried Chiropractors, Physios, Osteopathy, and all these treatments offered some short term help but none addressed the underlying issues of a long term solution to the point where surgery was being suggested.

While the effects of pilates have been gradual I have noticed changes such as increasing muscle definition, increased reliance on my stomach when walking, jogging or twisting/bending, and a reduction in the level of back pain. Now after 2 years of one hour twice a week, plus regular exercise and stretching I am able to get about with minimal disruption and considerably more flexibility and movement than before. Whilst acknowledging that the injury will probably never fully heal and the pain will never completely go, Pilates offered me the ability to carry out controlled physical activity within the constraints of my condition.Returning to jogging and cycling is now a real possibility, thanks to Pilates and of course Katrina and her expert team of able teachers at Aligned for Life'. - Stephen James. Current Studio Client

‘After two babies in two years and plagued with back and neck problems I discovered The Pilates Space. In the six years I have been attending one studio session a week I have gone from weekly physio appointments to yearly ones. I can maintain my health with the help from the instructors and really notice the difference when I occasionally miss a session. Now I don't know how I could live without it!!’ – Georgia Birch. Current Studio Client

‘After eight years of back pain, exacerbated by playing competitive hockey & working hours spent sitting at a desk, I had accepted that my back would never be pain free again. However, since commencing classes at Aligned For Life Pilates, my lower back is now pain free. This is no small part due to the careful supervision and skill of my instructors at Aligned for Life. Not only have the instructors managed to keep me motivated by continually varying my routines and ensuring they are challenging, but there happy, cheerful demeanor helps to make every session enjoyable.’– Nathan Rhimes

National Pilates Training

'I would like to congratulate you on the effective, efficient and inspiring delivery of your Pilates Instructor Cert IV course. I am most impressed with your efficient and sympathetic approach to material delivery and student management alike. I have dealt with a lot of training organisations in New Zealand and Australia, and National Pilates Training is by far the most outstanding, all encompassing service provider. I wholeheartedly embrace your approach to service deliver.'

Ulrika Gallivan, current matwork accreditation student.

My experience of the National Pilates Training course is extremely positive. This is a 1st class course that is very professionally run and presented' - Helen Fletcher, Current Student