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Pilates - The History
The Pilates method is a form of exercise designed to condition the entire body. The technique focuses on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and the spine in good alignment. Pilates teaches you how to use the correct muscles necessary for ideal posture and trunk stability, how to strengthen relatively weak muscles, lengthen short muscles and improve joint flexibility.

Sports Massage
Sports massage which is a beneficial manipulation of the soft tissues was originally developed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training. It is used to aid the prevention and healing of injuries, reduce soreness and tension, and improve relaxation by reducing heart rate and blood pressure. Sports Massage is a useful tool.

GYROTONIC®
The GYROTONIC® Method uses specialized equipment that permits one to move with support and resistance and emphasizes continuous, flowing movements, synchronized with corresponding breath patterns. Benefits that may be gained by practicing GYROTONICS® are increased circulation; cardiovascular stimulation; increased mobility of the joints; stimulation and mobilization of the spine.

Tui Na Massage
Tui na is an Oriental Bodywork Therapy that has been used in China for 2,000 years. Tui na uses the traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians (energy pathways) as its basic therapeutic orientation. Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques Tui na seeks to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi allowing the body to naturally heal itself.

A union of mind and body

Sarah Lydford

It was while working as a contemporary dancer that Sarah first encountered Pilates. A back injury led her to change direction and concentrate on applied
anatomy and physiology. In order to combine these new skills, she embarked on a three year Pilates apprenticeship with Suzanne Scott, a renowned UK
teacher of Pilates. Sarah qualified, with distinction, in 1999. Complimenting these achievements she further qualified with Moira Stott of Stott Pilates,
Canada, the worldwide, leading exponent of Pilates. Sarah went on to found and run her own UK studio and became a Stott teacher trainer teaching Pilates to Physiotherapists. Over the years, she continued to expand her skills base by working / training with other International Companies, such as Kinetic Control and Performance Stability, concentrating on movement dysfunction and re-training faulty movement patterns. Sarah qualified as a GYROTONIC® teacher, a movement new to the Nelson / Tasman region. This system promotes free flowing three dimensional movement and combines elements of Yoga, Thai Chi, and swimming. Sarah holds an NZQA equivalent level 6 Diploma in Sports Massage and is also qualified in Tui na - Chinese massage. Sarah includes all of these elements into her work.

What is Pilates Machine Works Studio

The essence of the Pilates Machine Works studio is to understand how an individual's body moves, identify where there is resistance or discomfort, and then to re-train the muscular skeletal system to function more efficiently.

This will reduce aches and pains and will lead to an increase in mobility, strength, flexibility and confidence. Ultimately the aim is to improve well being by introducing a sound, tailor made exercise programme, combining machine work with elements of deep tissue massage and ultrasound where applicable.

Benefits of Studio Tuition

To heighten body awareness- Machine Works can assist individual's by making them aware of any bodily misalignments.

Welcome to Pilates Machine Works Studio

The new purpose built Appleby Studio

Sarah Lydford

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Preventing the onset of postural problems

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Rehabilitation after injury or operations

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Facilitating Athletes by increasing body awareness to a higher level

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To develop good posture and counteract muscular imbalances

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Re-educate poor movement habits e.g. Slouching and compensation patterns

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Establish effective breathing patterns to facilitate movement, instill and build confidence post injury, by repetition of correct movement patterns

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